### Question
How is the "covered employee" defined?


### Answer
The term **covered employee** is defined in *50 U.S.C. § 2445* as follows -

> given that term in section 2443 of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 2445*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 41-NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION > SUBCHAPTER III-MATTERS RELATING TO PERSONNEL**

