### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 8441*, **State** is defined as:

> each of the several States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, any territory or possession of the United States, and any political subdivision of any of the foregoing

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 8441*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 92-POWERPLANT AND INDUSTRIAL FUEL USE > SUBCHAPTER VII-ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT > Part D-Preservation of Contractual Rights**

