### Question
How does General Provisions define commerce?


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 1002*, **commerce** is defined as:

> trade, traffic, commerce, transportation, or communication between any State and any place outside thereof

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1002*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RIGHTS > Subtitle A-General Provisions**

