### Question
What is the definition of covered conference?


### Answer
The definition of **covered conference** is as follows in *38 U.S.C. § 517*:

> a conference, meeting, or other similar forum that is sponsored or co-sponsored by the Department and is—


(1) attended by 50 or more individuals, including one or more employees of the Department

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 517*
  - Heading: **PART I-GENERAL PROVISIONS > CHAPTER 5-AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL AUTHORITIES**

