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


### Answer
The term **covered offense** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 14044g* as follows -

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

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 14044g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 136-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN > Part O-Combatting Domestic Trafficking in Persons**

