### Question
What is the definition of State?


### Answer
The definition of **State** is as follows in *49 U.S.C. § 5337*:

> the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 5337*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE III-GENERAL AND INTERMODAL PROGRAMS > CHAPTER 53-PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION**

