### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 3106*, **State** is defined as:

> the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the territories and possessions of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3106*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 37-COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND ADVANCE LAND ACQUISITION**

