### Question
What is the definition of United States?


### Answer
The definition of **United States** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 428*:

> the 50 States and the District of Columbia

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 428*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER II-FEDERAL OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS**

