### Question
What does State mean?


### Answer
**State** has the following meaning in *15 U.S.C. § 1681a*:

> any State, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 1681a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 41-CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION > SUBCHAPTER III-CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES**

