### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *49 U.S.C. § 26106*, **State** is defined as:

> any of the 50 States or the District of Columbia

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 26106*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE V-RAIL PROGRAMS > PART D-HIGH-SPEED RAIL > CHAPTER 261-HIGH-SPEED RAIL ASSISTANCE**

