### Question
How does the law define contribution" has the same meaning given such term by section 431(8) of title 2, and the term "immediate family?


### Answer
Under *22 U.S.C. § 3944*, **contribution" has the same meaning given such term by section 431(8) of title 2, and the term "immediate family** is defined as:

> the spouse of the nominee, and any child, parent, grandparent, brother, or sister of the nominee and the spouses of any of them

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 3944*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 52-FOREIGN SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III-APPOINTMENTS**

