### Question
How does the law define federal agency?


### Answer
Under *40 U.S.C. § 1303*, **federal agency** is defined as:

> an executive department, independent establishment, commission, board, bureau, division, or office in the executive branch, or other agency of the Federal Government, including wholly owned Government corporations

#### Citation:
  - *40 U.S.C. § 1303*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE I-FEDERAL PROPERTY AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES > CHAPTER 13-PUBLIC PROPERTY**

