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42 U.S.C. 1703: “Contractor with the United States” definedText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 12-COMPENSATION FOR INJURY, DEATH, OR DETENTION OF EMPLOYEES OF CONTRACTORS WITH UNITED STATES OUTSIDE UNITED STATES
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§1703. “Contractor with the United States” defined

As used in this subchapter, the term “contractor with the United States” includes any subcontractor or subordinate subcontractor with respect to the contract of such contractor.

( Dec. 2, 1942, ch. 668 , title I, § 103, 56 Stat. 1031 .)