### Question
How is the "United States" defined?


### Answer
The term **United States** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 623* as follows -

> the 50 States and the District of Columbia

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 623*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER IV-GRANTS TO STATES FOR AID AND SERVICES TO NEEDY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND FOR CHILD-WELFARE SERVICES > Part B-Child and Family Services > subpart 1-stephanie tubbs jones child welfare services program**

