### Question
How does the law define Secretary?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 12876*, **Secretary** is defined as:

> the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12876*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 130-NATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER IV-HOPE FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP OF MULTIFAMILY AND SINGLE FAMILY HOMES > Part A-HOPE for Homeownership of Multifamily Units**

