### Question
How is the term Federal private sector mandate defined?


### Answer
The term **Federal private sector mandate** is defined in *2 U.S.C. § 658* as the following:

> any provision in legislation, statute, or regulation that—


(A) would impose an enforceable duty upon the private sector except—


(i) a condition of Federal assistance

#### Citation:
  - *2 U.S.C. § 658*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17A-CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET AND FISCAL OPERATIONS > SUBCHAPTER II-FISCAL PROCEDURES > Part B-Federal Mandates**

