50 U.S.C. § 1514

“United States” defined

Unless otherwise indicated, as used in this section [ 50 U.S.C. 1512 , 1513–1515, 1517] the term “United States” means the several States the District of Columbia, and the territories and possessions of the United States.

( Pub. L. 91–121, title IV, § 409(d) , Nov. 19, 1969 , 83 Stat. 210 .)