### Question
Can you define what State means?


### Answer
**State** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 8441*:

> each of the several States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, any territory or possession of the United States, and any political subdivision of any of the foregoing

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 8441*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 92-POWERPLANT AND INDUSTRIAL FUEL USE > SUBCHAPTER VII-ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT > Part D-Preservation of Contractual Rights**

