### Question
How is the "State" defined?


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 4057* as follows -

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

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 4057*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 50-NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE > SUBCHAPTER II-ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM > Part A-Industry Program With Federal Financial Assistance**

