### Question
How does the law define covered offense?


### Answer
Under *34 U.S.C. § 20709*, **covered offense** is defined as:

> the provision, obtaining, patronizing, or soliciting of a commercial sex act involving a person subject to severe forms of trafficking in persons

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 20709*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Protection of Children and Other Persons > CHAPTER 207-COMBATING DOMESTIC TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS**

