### Question
Can you define what United States means?


### Answer
**United States** is defined as the following in *7 U.S.C. § 75*:

> the States (including Puerto Rico) and the territories and possessions of the United States (including the District of Columbia)

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 75*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 3-GRAIN STANDARDS**

