### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *2 U.S.C. § 117e*, **State** is defined as:

> a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and a territory or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *2 U.S.C. § 117e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES**

