### Question
Can you define what United States Central Authority means?


### Answer
**United States Central Authority** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 11602*:

> the agency of the Federal Government designated by the President under section 11606(a) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 11602*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 121-INTERNATIONAL CHILD ABDUCTION REMEDIES**

