### Question
How does the law define Persian Gulf conflict?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 292d*, **Persian Gulf conflict** is defined as:

> the period beginning on August 2, 1990, and ending on the date thereafter prescribed by Presidential proclamation or by law

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 292d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER V-HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION > Part A-Student Loans > subpart i-insured health education assistance loans to graduate students**

