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


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 4001* as follows -

> any State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 4001*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 41-EXPEDITED FUNDS AVAILABILITY**

