### Question
What does commerce mean?


### Answer
**Commerce** has the following meaning in *29 U.S.C. § 1002*:

> trade, traffic, commerce, transportation, or communication between any State and any place outside thereof

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1002*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER I-PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RIGHTS > Subtitle A-General Provisions**

