### Question
How does AMBER ALERT define State?


### Answer
Under *34 U.S.C. § 20503*, **State** is defined as:

> any of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 20503*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Protection of Children and Other Persons > CHAPTER 205-AMBER ALERT**

