### Question
What is the definition of United States private business?


### Answer
The definition of **United States private business** is as follows in *49 U.S.C. § 26105*:

> a business entity organized under the laws of the United States, or of a State, and conducting substantial business operations in the United States

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 26105*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE V-RAIL PROGRAMS > PART D-HIGH-SPEED RAIL > CHAPTER 261-HIGH-SPEED RAIL ASSISTANCE**

