### Question
What is the definition of surplus?


### Answer
The definition of **surplus** is as follows in *12 U.S.C. § 635a*:

> the amount (if any) by which—


(A) the sum of the interest and fees collected by the Bank

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 635a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

