### Question
What is the definition of State?


### Answer
The definition of **State** is as follows in *49 U.S.C. § 22701*:

> any of the 50 States and the District of Columbia

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 22701*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE V-RAIL PROGRAMS > PART B-ASSISTANCE > CHAPTER 227-STATE RAIL PLANS**

