### Question
How is the "State" defined?


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *49 U.S.C. § 5339* as follows -

> a State of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 5339*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE III-GENERAL AND INTERMODAL PROGRAMS > CHAPTER 53-PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION**

