### Question
How is the "United States" defined?


### Answer
The term **United States** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 17373* as follows -

> given the term in section 2014 of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 17373*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 152-ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER VIII-INTERNATIONAL ENERGY PROGRAMS > Part C-Miscellaneous Provisions**

