### Question
What is the definition of Federal agency?


### Answer
The definition of **Federal agency** is as follows in *40 U.S.C. § 612*:

> any executive agency or any establishment in the legislative or judicial branch of the Government (except the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the Architect of the Capitol and any activities under his direction)

#### Citation:
  - *40 U.S.C. § 612*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION, AND ACQUISITION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS**

