### Question
How does the law define covered employee?


### Answer
Under *5 U.S.C. § 5737a*, **covered employee** is defined as:

> an individual who—


(A) is an employee of an Executive agency or a military department, excluding a Government controlled corporation

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 5737a*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart D-Pay and Allowances > CHAPTER 57-TRAVEL, TRANSPORTATION, AND SUBSISTENCE > SUBCHAPTER II-TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES; NEW APPOINTEES, STUDENT TRAINEES, AND TRANSFERRED EMPLOYEES**

