### Question
How does the law define public housing agency?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1437w*, **public housing agency** is defined as:

> given such term in section 1437a(b) of this title, except that it does not include Indian housing authorities.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1437w*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8-LOW-INCOME HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROGRAM OF ASSISTED HOUSING**

