Definitions

In this Act: (1) Comptroller General The term Comptroller General means the Comptroller General of the United States. (2) Reduction in force The term reduction in force means— (A) a reduction in force carried out under subchapter I of chapter 35 or section 3595 of title 5, United States Code; or (B) any other significant downsizing of employees occupying positions in the civil service, as defined in section 2101 of title 5, United States Code. (3) State The term State means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, and each territory and possession of the United States.