### Question
How does the law define United States person?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 435*, **United States person** is defined as:

> an individual who is a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 435*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART I-ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL MILITARY POWERS > CHAPTER 21-DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE MATTERS > SUBCHAPTER II-INTELLIGENCE COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES**

