2002—Subsec. (a)(2)(D). Pub. L. 107–275 substituted “Secretary” for “Commissioner of Social Security”.

1994—Subsec. (a)(2)(D). Pub. L. 103–296 substituted “Commissioner of Social Security” for “Secretary”.

1978—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 95–239 added cl. (3) relating to individuals entitled to benefits under par. (5) of section 921(c) of this title.

1972—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 92–303, §§ 1(c)(6), 5(2), designated existing provisions as par. (1) and added pars. (2) and (3), and in par. (1) substituted “1973” for “1972” wherever appearing.

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 92–303, §§ 5(1), (2), substituted “June 30, 1973” for “December 31, 1971” and “December 31, 1973” for “December 31, 1971”.

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 92–303, §§ 1(c)(1), 5(3), substituted “widow, child, parent, brother, or sister” for “widow” and “1974” for “1973”.

Amendment by Pub. L. 107–275 effective 90 days after Nov. 2, 2002, see section 4 of Pub. L. 107–275, set out as a note under section 902 of this title.

Amendment by Pub. L. 103–296 effective Mar. 31, 1995, see section 110(a) of Pub. L. 103–296, set out as a note under section 401 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.

Amendment by Pub. L. 95–239 effective Mar. 1, 1978, see section 20(a) of Pub. L. 95–239, set out as a note under section 901 of this title.