### Question
What is the definition of depository institution holding company?


### Answer
The definition of **depository institution holding company** is as follows in *12 U.S.C. § 5371*:

> a bank holding company or a savings and loan holding company (as those terms are defined in section 1813 of this title) that is organized in the United States, including any bank or savings and loan holding company that is owned or controlled by a foreign organization, but does not include the foreign organization

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 5371*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 53-WALL STREET REFORM AND CONSUMER PROTECTION > SUBCHAPTER I-FINANCIAL STABILITY > Part C-Additional Board of Governors Authority for Certain Nonbank Financial Companies and Bank Holding Companies**

