### Question
What is the definition of State?


### Answer
The definition of **State** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 12511*:

> each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12511*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 129-NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER I-NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE STATE GRANT PROGRAM > Division A-General Provisions**

