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


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *49 U.S.C. § 5337* as follows -

> the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 5337*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE III-GENERAL AND INTERMODAL PROGRAMS > CHAPTER 53-PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION**

