### Question
How does TRANSPORTATION, SALE, AND HANDLING OF CERTAIN ANIMALS define Federal award for the conduct of research, experimentation, or testing, involving the use of animals” means any mechanism (including a grant, award, loan, contract, or cooperative agreement) under which Federal funds are provided to support the conduct of such research.[1](#2132_1_target)


(m) The term “quorum?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 2132*, **Federal award for the conduct of research, experimentation, or testing, involving the use of animals” means any mechanism (including a grant, award, loan, contract, or cooperative agreement) under which Federal funds are provided to support the conduct of such research.[1](#2132_1_target)


(m) The term “quorum** is defined as:

> a majority of the Committee members

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 2132*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 54-TRANSPORTATION, SALE, AND HANDLING OF CERTAIN ANIMALS**

