### Question
What is the definition of State?


### Answer
The definition of **State** is as follows in *29 U.S.C. § 2801*:

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

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 2801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 30-WORKFORCE INVESTMENT SYSTEMS > SUBCHAPTER I-WORKFORCE INVESTMENT DEFINITIONS**

