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


### Answer
The definition of **United States** is as follows in *49 U.S.C. § 13102*:

> the States of the United States and the District of Columbia

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 13102*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE IV-INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION > PART B-MOTOR CARRIERS, WATER CARRIERS, BROKERS, AND FREIGHT FORWARDERS > CHAPTER 131-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

