### Question
How does the law define Secretary?


### Answer
Under *25 U.S.C. § 1777a*, **Secretary** is defined as:

> the Secretary of the Interior unless expressly stated otherwise

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 1777a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 19-INDIAN LAND CLAIMS SETTLEMENTS > SUBCHAPTER XI-SANTO DOMINGO PUEBLO LAND CLAIMS SETTLEMENT**

