### Question
How is the "State" defined?


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 1681a* as follows -

> 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 40-DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE > SUBCHAPTER III-CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES**

