### Question
How is the "tribal organization" defined?


### Answer
The term **tribal organization** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 3765* as follows -

> given such term in section 4(*l*) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b(*l*)) and shall include the Department of Hawaiian Homelands, in the case of native Hawaiians, and such other organizations as the Secretary may prescribe.

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 3765*
  - Heading: **PART III-READJUSTMENT AND RELATED BENEFITS > CHAPTER 37-HOUSING AND SMALL BUSINESS LOANS > SUBCHAPTER V-DIRECT HOUSING LOANS FOR NATIVE AMERICAN VETERANS**

