The Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, referred to in subsecs. (a)(2)(A) and (b)(11), is Pub. L. 93–288, May 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 143, known as the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, which is classified principally to chapter 68 (§ 5121 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5121 of this title and Tables.

Section 1382 of this title, referred to in subsec. (b)(4)(A), (B), is a reference to section 1382 of this title as it existed prior to the general revision of this subchapter by Pub. L. 92–603, title III, § 301, Oct. 30, 1972, 86 Stat. 1465, eff. Jan. 1, 1974. The prior section (which is set out as a note under section 1382 of this title) continues in effect for Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands.

The United States Housing Act of 1937, referred to in subsec. (b)(14), is act Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 896, as revised generally by Pub. L. 93–383, title II, § 201(a), Aug. 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 653, and amended, which is classified generally to chapter 8 (§ 1437 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1437 of this title and Tables.

The National Housing Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(14), is act June 27, 1934, ch. 847, 48 Stat. 1246, which is classified principally to chapter 13 (§ 1701 et seq.) of Title 12, Banks and Banking. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1701 of Title 12 and Tables.

Section 101 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965, referred to in subsec. (b)(14), is section 101 of Pub. L. 89–117, title I, Aug. 10, 1965, 79 Stat. 451, which enacted section 1701s of Title 12 and amended sections 1451 and 1465 of this title.

The Housing Act of 1949, referred to in subsec. (b)(14), is act July 15, 1949, ch. 338, 63 Stat. 413. Title V of the Housing Act of 1949 is classified generally to subchapter III (§ 1471 et seq.) of chapter 8A of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1441 of this title and Tables.

The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, referred to in subsec. (b)(18), is Pub. L. 91–646, Jan. 2, 1971, 84 Stat. 1894. Title II of the Act enacted subchapter II (§ 4621 et seq.) of chapter 61 of this title, amended sections 1415, 2473, and 3307 of this title and section 1606 of former Title 49, Transportation, repealed sections 1465 and 3074 of this title, section 2680 of Title 10, Armed Forces, sections 501 to 512 of Title 23, Highways, sections 1231 to 1234 of Title 43, Public Lands, and enacted provisions set out as notes under sections 4601 and 4621 of this title and under sections 501 to 512 of Title 23. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see Tables.

The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, referred to in subsec. (b)(19), (22), is classified generally to Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.

2016—Subsec. (b)(20). Pub. L. 114–328 inserted “, or paragraph (1) or (3) of section 351(a),” after “section 310”.

2015—Subsec. (b)(26). Pub. L. 114–63, § 2, repealed Pub. L. 111–255, § 3(e). See 2010 Amendment note and Effective Date of 2015 Amendment note below.

2010—Subsec. (b)(26). Pub. L. 111–255, § 3(e), which directed the repeal of the amendment made by Pub. L. 111–255, § 3(a), effective 5 years after Oct. 5, 2010, was itself repealed by Pub. L. 114–63, § 2, effective as if included in Pub. L. 111–255.

Pub. L. 111–255, § 3(a), added par. (26).

2008—Subsec. (a)(1)(A). Pub. L. 110–245, § 201(a), inserted “(and, in the case of cash remuneration paid for service as a member of a uniformed service (other than payments described in paragraph (2)(H) of this subsection or subsection (b)(20)), without regard to the limitations contained in section 409(d) of this title)” before semicolon.

Subsec. (a)(2)(H). Pub. L. 110–245, § 201(b), added subsec. (H).

Subsec. (b)(24). Pub. L. 110–245, § 202(a), added par. (24).

Subsec. (b)(25). Pub. L. 110–245, § 203, added par. (25).

2004—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 108–203, § 432(a), substituted “under the age of 22 and” for “a child who”.

Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 108–203, § 430(a), amended par. (3) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (3) read as follows: “(A) the total unearned income of such individual (and such spouse, if any) in a month which, as determined in accordance with criteria prescribed by the Commissioner of Social Security, is received too infrequently or irregularly to be included, if such income so received does not exceed $20 in such month, and (B) the total earned income of such individual (and such spouse, if any) in a month which, as determined in accordance with such criteria, is received too infrequently or irregularly to be included, if such income so received does not exceed $10 in such month;”.

Subsec. (b)(7). Pub. L. 108–203, § 435(a), substituted “fellowship, or gift (or portion of a gift) used to pay” for “or fellowship received for use in paying”.

Subsec. (b)(23). Pub. L. 108–203, § 430(b), added par. (23).

2000—Subsec. (a)(1)(A). Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(1) [title V, § 519(1)], inserted “but without the application of section 410(j)(3) of this title” before semicolon.

Subsec. (a)(1)(B). Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(1) [title V, § 519(2)], substituted “the last” for “and the last” and inserted “, and section 410(j)(3) of this title” after “subsection (a)”.

1999—Subsec. (a)(2)(G). Pub. L. 106–169 added subpar. (G).

1998—Subsec. (b)(22). Pub. L. 105–306 added par. (22).

1996—Subsec. (b)(21). Pub. L. 104–193 added par. (21).

1994—Subsec. (a)(1)(C) to (E). Pub. L. 103–432, § 267(a), redesignated subpars. (D) and (E) as (C) and (D), respectively, and struck out former subpar. (C) which read as follows: “any refund of Federal income taxes made by reason of section 32 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to earned income credit) and any payment made by an employer under section 3507 of such Code (relating to advance payment of earned income credit);”.

Subsec. (b)(1), (3)(A), (4)(A), (B), (12), (13). Pub. L. 103–296 substituted “Commissioner of Social Security” for “Secretary” wherever appearing.

Subsec. (b)(17). Pub. L. 103–432, § 264(a), made technical correction to directory language of Pub. L. 101–508, § 5035(a)(2). See 1990 Amendment note below.

1993—Subsec. (b)(20). Pub. L. 103–66 added par. (20).

1990—Subsec. (a)(1)(E). Pub. L. 101–508, § 5034(a)(1), added subpar. (E).

Subsec. (a)(2)(F). Pub. L. 101–508, § 5034(a)(2), inserted “not described in paragraph (1)(E)” after “royalties”.

Subsec. (b)(4)(B)(ii). Pub. L. 101–508, § 5033(a), struck out “(for purposes of determining the amount of his or her benefits under this subchapter and of determining his or her eligibility for such benefits for consecutive months of eligibility after the initial month of such eligibility)” after “income of such individual”.

Subsec. (b)(16). Pub. L. 101–508, § 5035(a)(1), struck out “and” at end.

Subsec. (b)(17). Pub. L. 101–508, § 5035(a)(2), as amended by Pub. L. 103–432, § 264(a), substituted “; and” for period at end.

Pub. L. 101–508, § 5031(a), added par. (17).

Subsec. (b)(18). Pub. L. 101–508, § 5035(a)(3), added par. (18).

Subsec. (b)(19). Pub. L. 101–508, § 11115(b)(1)(C), added par. (19).

1989—Subsec. (b)(15). Pub. L. 101–239, § 8011(a), added par. (15).

Subsec. (b)(16). Pub. L. 101–239, § 8013(a), added par. (16).

1988—Subsecs. (a)(2)(A), (b)(11). Pub. L. 100–707 substituted “Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act” for “Disaster Relief Act of 1974”.

Subsec. (b)(14). Pub. L. 100–647 added par. (14).

1987—Subsec. (a)(2)(D), (E). Pub. L. 100–203 amended subpars. (D) and (E) generally. Prior to amendment, subpars. (D) and (E) read as follows:

“(D) the proceeds of any life insurance policy to the extent that they exceed the amount expended by the beneficiary for purposes of the insured individual’s last illness and burial or $1,500, whichever is less;

“(E) gifts (cash or otherwise), support and alimony payments, and inheritances; and”.

1986—Subsec. (a)(1)(C). Pub. L. 99–514, § 1883(d)(2), substituted “section 32” for “section 43”.

Pub. L. 99–514, § 2, substituted “Internal Revenue Code of 1986” for “Internal Revenue Code of 1954”.

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 99–514, § 1883(d)(3)(A), (B), substituted “, and” for a semicolon in subpar. (A) and a semicolon for a period in subpar. (B).

Subsec. (b)(11) to (13). Pub. L. 99–514, § 1883(d)(3)(C), provided for technical corrections relating to concluding punctuation in pars. (11) to (13).

1984—Subsec. (b)(2)(B). Pub. L. 98–369, § 2663(g)(3), realigned margin of subpar. (B).

Pub. L. 98–369, § 2616(a), amended subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (B) read as follows: “monthly (or other periodic) payments received by any individual, under a program established prior to July 1, 1973, if such payments are made by the State of which the individual receiving such payments is a resident, and if eligibility of any individual for such payments is not based on need and is based solely on attainment of age 65 and duration of residence in such State by such individual;”.

Subsec. (b)(9). Pub. L. 98–369, § 2663(g)(4), inserted a comma after “child”.

Subsec. (b)(13). Pub. L. 98–369, § 2639(b), temporarily amended par. (13) generally, redesignating former cls. (i) and (ii) as (A) and (B), respectively. See Effective and Termination Dates of 1984 Amendment note below.

1983—Subsec. (b)(13). Pub. L. 98–21 temporarily substituted “any support or maintenance assistance furnished to or on behalf of such individual (and spouse if any) which (as determined under regulations of the Secretary by such State agency as the chief executive officer of the State may designate) is based on need for such support or maintenance, including assistance received to assist in meeting the costs of home energy (including both heating and cooling), and which” for “any assistance received to assist in meeting the costs of home energy, including both heating and cooling, which (as determined under regulations of the Secretary by such State agency as the chief executive officer of the State may designate) (A) is based on need for such assistance, and (B)”. See Effective and Termination Dates of 1983 Amendments note below.

Pub. L. 97–424 temporarily added par. (13). See Effective and Termination Dates of 1983 Amendments note below.

1981—Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 97–35 substituted “month” for “calendar quarter” wherever appearing, “such month” for “such quarter” wherever appearing, “$20” for “$60”, and “$10” for “$30”.

1980—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 96–473, § 6(g)(1), (2), in subpar. (B) substituted “(a)(11)” for “(a)(10)”, and redesignated subpar. (C), as added by Pub. L. 96–265, § 202(a)(2), as (D).

Pub. L. 96–265, § 202(a)(2), added subpar. (C) which was subsequently redesignated (D) by Pub. L. 96–473, § 6(g)(2).

Pub. L. 96–222, § 101(a)(2)(B)(ii), added subpar. (C).

Subsec. (b)(2)(B). Pub. L. 96–473, § 6(g)(3), substituted “monthly” for “Monthly” and substituted a semicolon for the period at end of subpar. (B).

Subsec. (b)(4)(B). Pub. L. 96–265, § 302(b), inserted provisions relating to extraordinary work expenses due to severe disability.

1977—Subsec. (b)(12). Pub. L. 95–171 added par. (12).

1976—Subsec. (a)(2)(A)(iii). Pub. L. 94–455 substituted “seventeenth month” for “fifth month”.

Pub. L. 94–331, § 4(a)(2), added cl. (iii).

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 94–202 designated existing provisions as par. (A) and added par. (B).

Subsec. (b)(6). Pub. L. 94–566 substituted “assistance, furnished to or on behalf of such individual (and spouse), which” for “assistance described in section 1382e(a) of this title which”.

Subsec. (b)(11). Pub. L. 94–331, § 2(a)(3), added par. (11).

1974—Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 93–484 designated existing provisions as cl. (i) and added cl. (ii).

Pub. L. 114–63, § 2, Oct. 7, 2015, 129 Stat. 549, provided that the repeal of section 3(e) of Pub. L. 111–255, formerly set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 2010 Amendment note below, is effective as if included in the enactment of Pub. L. 111–255.

Pub. L. 111–255, § 3(d), Oct. 5, 2010, 124 Stat. 2641, as amended by Pub. L. 111–255, § 3(e), Oct. 5, 2010, 124 Stat. 2641; Pub. L. 114–63, § 2, Oct. 7, 2015, 129 Stat. 549, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 1382b and 1396a of this title] shall take effect on the date that is the earlier of—

[Section 3(e) of Pub. L. 111–255, formerly set out below, which repealed section 3(d) of Pub. L. 111–255, set out above, 5 years after Oct. 5, 2010, was itself repealed by Pub. L. 114–63, § 2, Oct. 7, 2015, 129 Stat. 549, effective as if included in Pub. L. 111–255.]

Pub. L. 111–255, § 3(e), Oct. 5, 2010, 124 Stat. 2641, which provided that Pub. L. 111–255 (amending this section and sections 1382b and 1396a of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and section 1305 of this title) and the amendments made by Pub. L. 111–255 were repealed 5 years after Oct. 5, 2010, was itself repealed by Pub. L. 114–63, § 2, Oct. 7, 2015, 129 Stat. 549, effective as if included in Pub. L. 111–255.

Pub. L. 110–245, title II, § 204, June 17, 2008, 122 Stat. 1638, provided that: “The amendments made by this title [amending this section and section 1382b of this title] shall be effective with respect to benefits payable for months beginning after 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [June 17, 2008].”

Pub. L. 108–203, title IV, § 430(c), Mar. 2, 2004, 118 Stat. 538, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall be effective with respect to benefits payable for months in calendar quarters that begin more than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [Mar. 2, 2004].”

Pub. L. 108–203, title IV, § 432(b), Mar. 2, 2004, 118 Stat. 539, provided that: “The amendment made by this section [amending this section] shall be effective with respect to benefits payable for months that begin on or after 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act [Mar. 2, 2004].”

Pub. L. 108–203, title IV, § 435(c), Mar. 2, 2004, 118 Stat. 540, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section and section 1382b of this title] shall apply to benefits payable for months that begin more than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act [Mar. 2, 2004].”

Pub. L. 106–169, title II, § 205(d), Dec. 14, 1999, 113 Stat. 1834, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 1382b and 1396a of this title] shall take effect on January 1, 2000, and shall apply to trusts established on or after such date.”

Pub. L. 105–306, § 7(c), Oct. 28, 1998, 112 Stat. 2928, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section and section 1382b of this title] shall apply to gifts made on or after the date that is 2 years before the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 28, 1998].”

Pub. L. 104–193, title II, § 213(d), Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2195, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 1382b and 1383 of this title] shall apply to payments made after the date of the enactment of this Act [Aug. 22, 1996].”

Amendment by section 264(a) of Pub. L. 103–432 effective as if included in the provision of Pub. L. 101–508 to which the amendment relates at the time such provision became law, see section 264(h) of Pub. L. 103–432, set out as a note under section 1320b–9 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 this title.

Pub. L. 103–66, title XIII, § 13733(c), Aug. 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 662, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section and section 1382c of this title] shall take effect on the 1st day of the 2nd month that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act [Aug. 10, 1993].”

Pub. L. 101–508, title V, § 5031(d), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–224, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 1382b and 1383 of this title] shall apply with respect to benefits for months beginning on or after the first day of the 6th calendar month following the month in which this Act is enacted [November 1990].”

Pub. L. 101–508, title V, § 5033(b), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–224, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to benefits payable for calendar months beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act [Nov. 5, 1990].”

Pub. L. 101–508, title V, § 5034(b), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–225, provided that: “The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to benefits for months beginning on or after the first day of the 13th calendar month following the month in which this Act is enacted [November 1990].”

Pub. L. 101–508, title V, § 5035(c), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–225, as amended by Pub. L. 103–66, title XIII, § 13732, Aug. 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 662, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section and section 1382b of this title] shall apply with respect to benefits for calendar months beginning on or after the first day of the 6th calendar month following the month in which this Act is enacted [November 1990].”

Pub. L. 101–508, title XI, § 11115(e), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–415, provided that: “The amendments made by subsections (a) though [sic] (c) [amending this section and sections 602 and 1382b of this title] shall apply to determinations of income or resources made for any period after December 31, 1990.”

Pub. L. 101–239, title VIII, § 8011(b), Dec. 19, 1989, 103 Stat. 2464, provided that: “The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect on the 1st day of the 3rd calendar month beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 19, 1989].”

Pub. L. 101–239, title VIII, § 8013(c), Dec. 19, 1989, 103 Stat. 2465, provided that: “The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) [amending this section and section 1382b of this title] shall take effect on the 1st day of the 4th month beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 19, 1989].”

Pub. L. 100–647, title VIII, § 8103(c), Nov. 10, 1988, 102 Stat. 3796, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section and section 1382b of this title] shall be effective as though they had been included in section 162 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987 [Pub. L. 100–242, see Effective Date of 1988 Amendment note set out under 12 U.S.C. 1701q] at the time of its enactment [Feb. 5, 1988].”

Pub. L. 100–203, title IX, § 9120(b), Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1330–310, provided that: “The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall become effective April 1, 1988.”

Pub. L. 98–369, div. B, title VI, § 2616(b), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 1133, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall become effective on the date of the enactment of this Act [July 18, 1984].”

Pub. L. 98–369, div. B, title VI, § 2639(d), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 1145, as amended by Pub. L. 100–203, title IX, § 9101, Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1330–299, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section and section 602 of this title and repealing section 545(a)–(c) of Pub. L. 97–424 and section 404 of Pub. L. 98–21, which had previously amended this section and section 602 of this title and had provided effective dates for those prior amendments] shall be effective with respect to months which begin after September 30, 1984.”

[Pub. L. 100–203, title IX, § 9101, Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1330–299, provided that the amendment made by that section to section 2639(d) of Pub. L. 98–369, set out as a note above, is effective as of Oct. 1, 1987.]

Amendment by section 2663(g)(3), (4) of Pub. L. 98–369 effective July 18, 1984, but not to be construed as changing or affecting any right, liability, status, or interpretation which existed (under the provisions of law involved) before that date, see section 2664(b) of Pub. L. 98–369, set out as a note under section 401 of this title.

Pub. L. 97–424, title V, § 545(c), Jan. 6, 1983, 96 Stat. 2198, and Pub. L. 98–21, title IV, § 404(c), Apr. 20, 1983, 97 Stat. 140, which had provided for the effective and termination dates covering the enactment and subsequent amendment of subsec. (b)(13) of this section by section 545(a) of Pub. L. 97–424 and section 404(a) of Pub. L. 98–21, were repealed by Pub. L. 98–369, div. B, title VI, § 2639(c), (d), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 1145, effective with respect to months beginning after Sept. 30, 1984.

Amendment by Pub. L. 97–35 effective with respect to months after first calendar quarter which ends more than five months after August 1981, with provision for transitional payments, see section 2341(c) of Pub. L. 97–35, set out as an Effective Date of 1981 Amendment and Transitional Provisions note under section 1382 of this title.

Pub. L. 96–265, title II, § 202(b), June 9, 1980, 94 Stat. 449, provided that: “The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply only with respect to remuneration received in months after September 1980.”

Amendment by section 302(b) of Pub. L. 96–265 applicable with respect to expenses incurred on or after first day of sixth month which begins after June 9, 1980, see section 302(c) of Pub. L. 96–265, set out as a note under section 423 of this title.

Pub. L. 96–222, title I, § 101(b)(1)(B), Apr. 1, 1980, 94 Stat. 205, provided that: “The amendments made by subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (a)(2) [amending this section and section 602 of this title] shall apply to payments for months beginning after December 31, 1979.”

Pub. L. 95–171, § 8(b), Nov. 12, 1977, 91 Stat. 1355, provided that: “The amendment made by this section [amending this section] shall be effective July 1, 1976, with respect to catastrophes which occurred on or after June 1, 1976, and before December 31, 1976. With respect to catastrophes which occurred on or after December 31, 1976, the amendment made by this section shall be effective the first day of the calendar quarter following enactment of this Act [Nov. 12, 1977].”

Amendment by Pub. L. 94–566 effective Oct. 1, 1976, see section 505(e) of Pub. L. 94–566, set out as a note under section 1382 of this title.

Pub. L. 94–331, § 2(b), June 30, 1976, 90 Stat. 782, as amended by Pub. L. 95–171, § 6(a), Nov. 12, 1977, 91 Stat. 1355, effective the first day of calendar quarter following Nov. 12, 1977, provided that: “The amendments made by this Act [amending this section and sections 815, 3402, 6153, and 6154 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 815 and 3402 of Title 26] shall be applicable only in the case of catastrophes which occur on or after June 1, 1976.”

Pub. L. 94–331, § 4(b), June 30, 1976, 90 Stat. 783, as amended by Pub. L. 95–171, § 7(a), Nov. 12, 1977, 91 Stat. 1355, effective the first day of calendar quarter following Nov. 12, 1977, provided that: “The amendments made by this Act [see section 2(b) of Pub. L. 94–331, set out above] shall be applicable only in the case of catastrophes which occur on or after June 1, 1976.”

Pub. L. 93–484, § 4, Oct. 26, 1974, 88 Stat. 1460, provided that the amendment made by that section is effective Jan. 1, 1974.

Pub. L. 92–603, title III, § 301, Oct. 30, 1972, 86 Stat. 1465, provided that this section is effective Jan. 1, 1974.

Pub. L. 111–255, § 2, Oct. 5, 2010, 124 Stat. 2640, as amended by Pub. L. 111–255, § 3(e), Oct. 5, 2010, 124 Stat. 2641; Pub. L. 114–63, § 2, Oct. 7, 2015, 129 Stat. 549, provided that: “Congress finds the following:

[Section 3(e) of Pub. L. 111–255, formerly set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 2010 Amendment note above, which repealed section 2 of Pub. L. 111–255, set out above, 5 years after Oct. 5, 2010, was itself repealed by Pub. L. 114–63, § 2, Oct. 7, 2015, 129 Stat. 549, effective as if included in Pub. L. 111–255.]

For applicability of this section to Northern Mariana Islands, see section 502(a)(1) of the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America and Proc. No. 4534, Oct. 24, 1977, 42 F.R. 6593, set out as notes under section 1801 of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions.

Enactment of provisions of Pub. L. 92–603, eff. Jan. 1, 1974, not applicable to Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands, see section 303(b) of Pub. L. 92–603, set out as a note under section 301 of this title.