### Question
How is the "complaining party" defined?


### Answer
The term **complaining party** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 2000e* as follows -

> the Commission, the Attorney General, or a person who may bring an action or proceeding under this subchapter

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 2000e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 21-CIVIL RIGHTS > SUBCHAPTER VI-EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES**

