### Question
How is the term Indian tribe defined?


### Answer
The term **Indian tribe** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 247b* as the following:

> an Indian tribe or tribal organization as defined in section 5304(b) and section 5304(c) [3](#247b-14_3_target) of title 25

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 247b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part B-Federal-State Cooperation**

