### Question
How does the law define Member of Congress?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 7297*, **Member of Congress** is defined as:

> a Representative, a Senator, a Delegate to Congress, or the Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 7297*
  - Heading: **PART V-BOARDS, ADMINISTRATIONS, AND SERVICES > CHAPTER 72-UNITED STATES COURT OF VETERANS APPEALS > SUBCHAPTER V-RETIREMENT AND SURVIVORS ANNUITIES**

