### Question
How is the "State" defined?


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 12821* as follows -

> any State of the United States and the District of Columbia

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12821*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 130-NATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER II-INVESTMENT IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING > Part E-Other Assistance**

