### Question
What is the definition of State?


### Answer
The definition of **State** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 14505*:

> each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, any other territory or possession of the United States, or any political subdivision of any such State, territory, or possession

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 14505*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 139-VOLUNTEER PROTECTION**

