### Question
What is the definition of State?


### Answer
The definition of **State** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 11360*:

> each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and any other territory or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 11360*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 119-HOMELESS ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-HOUSING ASSISTANCE > Part A-Comprehensive Homeless Assistance Plan**

