### Question
How does the law define covered agency?


### Answer
Under *50 U.S.C. § 3334e*, **covered agency** is defined as:

> any element of the intelligence community other than an element within the Department of Defense

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 3334e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 45-MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY AUTHORITIES > SUBCHAPTER II-PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITIES**

