### Question
How does EMPLOYEES define State?


### Answer
Under *5 U.S.C. § 9101*, **State** is defined as:

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

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 9101*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart H-Access to Criminal History Record Information > CHAPTER 91-ACCESS TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS FOR NATIONAL SECURITY PURPOSES**

