### Question
How is the "covered employee" defined?


### Answer
The term **covered employee** is defined in *3 U.S.C. § 401* as follows -

> a covered employee described in section 412(a)(2)(B)

#### Citation:
  - *3 U.S.C. § 401*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-EXTENSION OF CERTAIN RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS TO PRESIDENTIAL OFFICES > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

