### Question
How does QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FOR ALL AMERICANS define United States?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 18014*, **United States** is defined as:

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

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 18014*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 157-QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FOR ALL AMERICANS > SUBCHAPTER II-OTHER PROVISIONS**

