### Question
How does the law define eligible company?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 278n*, **eligible company** is defined as:

> a small-sized or medium-sized business that is incorporated in the United States and does a majority of its business in the United States, and that either—


(A) is majority owned by citizens of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 278n*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY**

