### Question
How is the term covered action defined?


### Answer
The term **covered action** is defined in *49 U.S.C. § 30172* as the following:

> any administrative or judicial action, including any related administrative or judicial action, brought by the Secretary or the Attorney General under this chapter that in the aggregate results in monetary sanctions exceeding $1,000,000

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 30172*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VI-MOTOR VEHICLE AND DRIVER PROGRAMS > PART A-GENERAL > CHAPTER 301-MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY > SUBCHAPTER IV-ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE**

