### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *2 U.S.C. § 60e*, **State** is defined as:

> any of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any other territory or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *2 U.S.C. § 60e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES**

