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


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 657p* as follows -

> given that term for purposes of title XXI of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397aa et seq.);

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 657p*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14A-AID TO SMALL BUSINESS**

