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


### Answer
The definition of **United States** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 3374*:

> the several States and the District of Columbia

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3374*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 41-DEMONSTRATION CITIES AND METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER IV-MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS**

