### Question
How is the "national of the United States" defined?


### Answer
The term **national of the United States** is defined in *18 U.S.C. § 2331* as follows -

> given such term in section 101(a)(22) of the Immigration and Nationality Act;

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 2331*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 113B-TERRORISM&nbsp;1**

