### Question
How does SURFACE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY define United States?


### Answer
Under *6 U.S.C. § 1151*, **United States** is defined as:

> the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and any other territory or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 1151*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-TRANSPORTATION SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER IV-SURFACE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY > Part A-General Provisions**

