### Question
What is the definition of State?


### Answer
The definition of **State** is as follows in *2 U.S.C. § 117e*:

> a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and a territory or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *2 U.S.C. § 117e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 3-COMPENSATION AND ALLOWANCES OF MEMBERS**

