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


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *2 U.S.C. § 117e* as follows -

> a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and a territory or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *2 U.S.C. § 117e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 3-COMPENSATION AND ALLOWANCES OF MEMBERS**

