### Question
Can you define what poverty line means?


### Answer
**Poverty line** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 3002*:

> the official poverty line (as defined by the Office of Management and Budget, and adjusted by the Secretary in accordance with section 9902(2) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3002*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 34-ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-DECLARATION OF OBJECTIVES AND DEFINITIONS**

