### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 49a*, **State** is defined as:

> any of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 49a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4B-FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT SERVICE**

