### Question
How is the term consumer reporting agency defined?


### Answer
The term **consumer reporting agency** is defined in *5 U.S.C. § 11001* as the following:

> given that term in section 603 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681a);

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 11001*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart J-Enhanced Personnel Security Programs > CHAPTER 110-ENHANCED PERSONNEL SECURITY PROGRAMS**

