### Question
How is the term qualifying offense defined?


### Answer
The term **qualifying offense** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 14132* as the following:

> any of the following offenses:


(i) A qualifying Federal offense, as determined under section 14135a of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 14132*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 136-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER IX-STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT > Part A-DNA Identification**

