Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 556 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 102–190, § 1112(a).

2022—Pub. L. 117–263 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and added subsec. (b).

Section effective Feb. 1, 1992, see section 1132 of Pub. L. 102–190, set out as an Effective Date of 1991 Amendment note under section 521 of this title.