### Question
Can you define what Indian tribe means?


### Answer
**Indian tribe** is defined as the following in *38 U.S.C. § 547*:

> given such term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 547*
  - Heading: **PART I-GENERAL PROVISIONS > CHAPTER 5-AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY > SUBCHAPTER III-ADVISORY COMMITTEES**

