### Question
How is the term State defined?


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *2 U.S.C. § 4556* as the following:

> any of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any other territory or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *2 U.S.C. § 4556*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 45-CONGRESSIONAL PAY AND BENEFITS > SUBCHAPTER II-HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES > Part B-Administration**

