### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 1832*, **State** is defined as:

> any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, any territory of the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, or the Virgin Islands

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1832*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-FEDERAL LOAN AGENCY**

