### Question
Can you define what State means?


### Answer
**State** is defined as the following in *49 U.S.C. § 22701*:

> any of the 50 States and the District of Columbia

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 22701*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE V-RAIL PROGRAMS > PART B-ASSISTANCE > CHAPTER 227-STATE RAIL PLANS**

