### Question
How does the law define tribal organization?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 3765*, **tribal organization** is defined as:

> given such term in section 4(l) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b(l)) and shall include the Department of Hawaiian Homelands, in the case of native Hawaiians, and such other organizations as the Secretary may prescribe.

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 3765*
  - Heading: **PART III-READJUSTMENT AND RELATED BENEFITS > CHAPTER 37-HOUSING AND SMALL BUSINESS LOANS > SUBCHAPTER V-DIRECT HOUSING LOANS FOR NATIVE AMERICAN VETERANS**

