### Question
How is the term covered DOE contractor employee defined?


### Answer
The term **covered DOE contractor employee** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 7385s* as the following:

> any Department of Energy contractor employee determined under section 7385s–4 of this title to have contracted a covered illness through exposure at a Department of Energy facility

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7385s*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 84-DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY > SUBCHAPTER XVI-ENERGY EMPLOYEES OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS COMPENSATION PROGRAM > Part E-Contractor Employee Compensation**

