Section 508 of the Unemployment Compensation Amendments of 1976, referred to in par. (19), is section 508 of Pub. L. 94–566,
Section 344(a)(3) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, referred to in par. (24), is section 344(a)(3) of Pub. L. 104–193, which is set out as a Regulations note under section 654a of this title.
Section 2012(l) of title 7, referred to in par. (29), was struck out, and a new section 2012(t) of title 7 similarly defining “supplemental nutrition assistance program” was enacted, by Pub. L. 113–79, title IV, § 4030(a)(3), (5),
Section 7301 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, referred to in par. (34), is section 7301 of Pub. L. 109–171, title VII,
Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 made identical amendments to this section. The amendments by Pub. L. 110–234 were repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.
2018—Par. (6)(B)(ii). Pub. L. 115–123 substituted “$35” for “$25” and, in two places, substituted “$550” for “$500”.
2014—Par. (4)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 113–183, § 301(c)(1), inserted before semicolon “(except that, if the individual applying for the services resides in a foreign reciprocating country or foreign treaty country, the State may opt to require the individual to request the services through the Central Authority for child support enforcement in the foreign reciprocating country or the foreign treaty country, and if the individual resides in a foreign country that is not a foreign reciprocating country or a foreign treaty country, a State may accept or reject the application)”.
Par. (29)(A), (D), (E). Pub. L. 113–79, § 4030(v), amended Pub. L. 110–246, § 4115(c)(2)(H). See 2008 Amendment note below.
Par. (32)(A). Pub. L. 113–183, § 301(c)(2)(A), inserted “, a foreign treaty country,” after “a foreign reciprocating country”.
Par. (32)(C). Pub. L. 113–183, § 301(c)(2)(B), substituted “, foreign treaty country, or foreign individual” for “or foreign obligee”.
2008—Pars. (4)(A)(i)(IV), (6)(B)(i). Pub. L. 110–246, § 4002(b)(1)(B), (2)(V), made technical amendment to references in original act which appear in text as references to sections 2015(l)(1) and 2015 of title 7.
Par. (29)(A), (D), (E). Pub. L. 110–246, § 4115(c)(2)(H), as amended by Pub. L. 113–79, § 4030(v), substituted “section 2012(l)” for “section 2012(h)” wherever appearing.
Pub. L. 110–246, § 4002(b)(1)(A), (B), (2)(V), substituted “supplemental nutrition assistance program” for “food stamp program” wherever appearing and made technical amendment to references in original act which appear in text as references to sections 2012(h) and 2015(l)(2) of title 7.
2006—Par. (6)(B). Pub. L. 109–171, § 7310(a), designated existing provisions as cl. (i), redesignated former cls. (i) and (ii) as subcls. (I) and (II), respectively, of cl. (i), and added cl. (ii).
Par. (31). Pub. L. 109–171, § 7303(b), substituted “$2,500” for “$5,000” in introductory provisions.
Par. (34). Pub. L. 109–171, § 7301(b)(1)(C), added par. (34).
1999—Par. (6)(E)(i). Pub. L. 106–169, § 401(g)(1), substituted “; or” for “, or” at end.
Par. (9)(A) to (C). Pub. L. 106–169, § 401(g)(2), substituted semicolon for comma at end.
Par. (19)(A). Pub. L. 106–169, § 401(g)(3), substituted “; and” for “, and” at end.
Par. (19)(B)(i). Pub. L. 106–169, § 401(g)(1), substituted “; or” for “, or” at end.
Par. (24)(A). Pub. L. 106–169, § 401(g)(3), substituted “; and” for “, and” at end.
Par. (24)(B). Pub. L. 106–169, § 401(h), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to
1997—Par. (4)(A)(i)(IV). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5548(a), added subcl. (IV).
Par. (6)(B). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5531(a), substituted “an individual, other than an individual receiving assistance under a State program funded under part A or E, or under a State plan approved under subchapter XIX, or who is required by the State to cooperate with the State agency administering the program under this part pursuant to subsection (l) or (m) of section 2015 of title 7, and” for “individuals not receiving assistance under any State program funded under part A, which”.
Par. (8). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5552(1)(D), inserted concluding provisions.
Pub. L. 105–33, § 5552(1)(A), in introductory provisions, inserted “, for the purpose of establishing parentage, establishing, setting the amount of, modifying, or enforcing child support obligations, or making or enforcing a child custody or visitation determination, as defined in section 663(d)(1) of this title” after “provide that” and struck out “noncustodial” before “parents”.
Par. (8)(A). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5552(1)(B), substituted “records; and” for “records, and”.
Par. (8)(B). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5552(1)(C), substituted “title,” for “title;”.
Par. (16). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5556(b), made technical amendment to directory language of Pub. L. 104–193, § 344(a)(1)(F). See 1996 Amendment note below.
Par. (17). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5552(2), substituted “provide that the State will have” for “in the case of a State which has” and inserted “and” after “section 653 of this title,”.
Par. (19)(B)(ii). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5542(c), substituted “section 659(i)(5)” for “section 662(e)”.
Par. (26). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5552(3)(A), struck out “will” before “have in effect” in introductory provisions.
Par. (26)(A). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5552(3)(B), inserted “, modify,” after “or to establish” and “, or to make or enforce a child custody determination” after “support”.
Par. (26)(B). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5552(3)(C)(i), (ii), inserted “or the child” after “1 party” and after “former party”.
Par. (26)(C). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5552(3)(D), inserted “or the child” after “1 party”, substituted “another person” for “another party”, inserted “to that person” after “release of the information”, and substituted “party or the child” for “former party”.
Par. (26)(D), (E). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5552(3)(C)(iii), (E), added subpars. (D) and (E).
Par. (29)(A). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5548(b)(1)(B), substituted cls. (i) and (ii) for
“(i) shall be defined, taking into account the best interests of the child, and
“(ii) shall be applied in each case,
by, at the option of the State, the State agency administering the State program under part A of this subchapter, this part, or subchapter XIX;”.
Pub. L. 105–33, § 5548(b)(1)(A), in introductory provisions, substituted “part A, the State program under part E, the State program under subchapter XIX, or the food stamp program, as defined under section 2012(h) of title 7,” for “part A of this subchapter or the State program under subchapter XIX”.
Par. (29)(D). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5548(b)(2), substituted “the State program under part E, the State program under subchapter XIX, or the food stamp program, as defined under section 2012(h) of title 7” for “or the State program under subchapter XIX”.
Par. (29)(E). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5548(b)(3), substituted “individual and the State agency administering the State program funded under part A, the State agency administering the State program under part E, the State agency administering the State program under subchapter XIX, or the State agency administering the food stamp program, as defined under section 2012(h) of title 7,” for “individual, the State agency administering the State program funded under part A, and the State agency administering the State program under subchapter XIX,”.
Par. (32)(A). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5545, substituted “section 659a(d)” for “section 659a(d)(2)”.
Par. (33). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5546(a), substituted “or enforce support orders, or” for “and enforce support orders, and”, “guidelines established or adopted by such tribe or organization” for “guidelines established by such tribe or organization”, “all collections” for “all funding collected”, and “such collections” for “such funding”.
1996—Pub. L. 104–193, § 375(a)(4), inserted at end of closing provisions “Nothing in paragraph (33) shall void any provision of any cooperative agreement entered into before
Par. (4). Pub. L. 104–193, § 301(a)(1), amended par. (4) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (4) read as follows: “provide that such State will undertake—
“(A) in the case of a child born out of wedlock with respect to whom an assignment under section 602(a)(26) of this title or section 1396k of this title is effective, to establish the paternity of such child, unless the agency administering the plan of the State under part A of this subchapter determines in accordance with the standards prescribed by the Secretary pursuant to section 602(a)(26)(B) of this title that it is against the best interests of the child to do so, or, in the case of such a child with respect to whom an assignment under section 1396k of this title is in effect, the State agency administering the plan approved under subchapter XIX of this chapter determines pursuant to section 1396k(a)(1)(B) of this title that it is against the best interests of the child to do so, and
“(B) in the case of any child with respect to whom such assignment is effective, including an assignment with respect to a child on whose behalf a State agency is making foster care maintenance payments under part E of this subchapter, to secure support for such child from his parent (or from any other person legally liable for such support), and from such parent for his spouse (or former spouse) receiving aid to families with dependent children or medical assistance under a State plan approved under subchapter XIX of this chapter (but only if a support obligation has been established with respect to such spouse, and only if the support obligation established with respect to the child is being enforced under the plan), utilizing any reciprocal arrangements adopted with other States (unless the agency administering the plan of the State under part A or E of this subchapter determines in accordance with the standards prescribed by the Secretary pursuant to section 602(a)(26)(B) of this title that it is against the best interests of the child to do so), except that when such arrangements and other means have proven ineffective, the State may utilize the Federal courts to obtain or enforce court orders for support;”.
Par. (5)(A). Pub. L. 104–193, § 108(c)(11), substituted “pursuant to section 608(a)(3) of this title” for “under section 602(a)(26) of this title” and “payments collected,” for “payments collected; except that this paragraph shall not apply to such payments for any month following the first month in which the amount collected is sufficient to make such family ineligible for assistance under the State plan approved under part A of this subchapter;”.
Par. (6). Pub. L. 104–193, § 301(a)(2)(A), substituted “provide that—” for “provide that” in introductory provisions.
Par. (6)(A). Pub. L. 104–193, § 301(a)(2)(B), added subpar. (A) and struck out former subpar. (A) which read as follows: “the child support collection or paternity determination services established under the plan shall be made available to any individual not otherwise eligible for such services upon application filed by such individual with the State, including support collection services for the spouse (or former spouse) with whom the absent parent’s child is living (but only if a support obligation has been established with respect to such spouse, and only if the support obligation established with respect to the child is being enforced under the plan),”.
Par. (6)(B). Pub. L. 104–193, § 301(a)(2)(C), (D), inserted “on individuals not receiving assistance under any State program funded under part A” after “such services shall be imposed”, realigned margins, and substituted semicolon for comma at end.
Par. (6)(C). Pub. L. 104–193, § 301(a)(2)(D), realigned margins and substituted semicolon for comma at end.
Par. (6)(D). Pub. L. 104–193, § 301(a)(2)(D), realigned margins and substituted semicolon for comma before “and” at end.
Pub. L. 104–193, § 108(c)(12), substituted “assistance under a State program funded” for “aid under a State plan approved”.
Par. (6)(E). Pub. L. 104–193, § 301(a)(2)(D)(i), (E), realigned margins.
Pub. L. 104–193, § 301(a)(2)(D)(ii), which directed substitution of a semicolon for the final comma, could not be executed because subpar. (E) already ended in a semicolon and not a comma.
Par. (7). Pub. L. 104–193, § 375(c), inserted “and Indian tribes or tribal organizations (as defined in subsections (e) and (l) of section 5304 of title 25)” after “law enforcement officials”.
Par. (8). Pub. L. 104–193, § 395(d)(1)(D), substituted “noncustodial” for “absent” in introductory provisions.
Par. (8)(B). Pub. L. 104–193, § 316(g)(1)(A), amended subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (B) read as follows: “the Parent Locator Service in the Department of Health and Human Services;”.
Par. (9)(B), (C). Pub. L. 104–193, § 395(d)(2)(B), substituted “a noncustodial parent” for “an absent parent”.
Par. (9)(E). Pub. L. 104–193, § 324(b), added subpar. (E).
Par. (11). Pub. L. 104–193, § 302(b)(2), designated existing provisions as subpar. (A), inserted “and” after semicolon at end, and redesignated par. (12) as subpar. (B).
Par. (12). Pub. L. 104–193, § 304(a), added par. (12). Former par. (12) redesignated (11)(B).
Pub. L. 104–193, § 302(b)(2)(B), redesignated par. (12) as (11)(B).
Par. (13). Pub. L. 104–193, §§ 316(g)(1)(B), 395(d)(1)(D), substituted “noncustodial parents” for “absent parents” and inserted before semicolon at end “and provide that information requests by parents who are residents of other States be treated with the same priority as requests by parents who are residents of the State submitting the plan”.
Par. (14). Pub. L. 104–193, § 342(a)(1), (2), designated existing provisions as subpar. (A) and redesignated par. (15) as subpar. (B).
Par. (15). Pub. L. 104–193, § 342(a)(3), added par. (15). Former par. (15) redesignated (14)(B).
Pub. L. 104–193, § 342(a)(2), redesignated par. (15) as (14)(B).
Par. (16). Pub. L. 104–193, § 344(a)(1), as amended by Pub. L. 105–33, § 5556(b), struck out “, at the option of the State,” before “for the establishment”, inserted “and operation by the State agency” after “for the establishment” and “meeting the requirements of section 654a of this title” after “information retrieval system”, substituted “so as to control” for “in the State and localities thereof, so as (A) to control”, struck out “(i)” before “all the factors in the support enforcement collection”, and struck out before semicolon at end “(including, but not limited to, (I) identifiable correlation factors (such as social security numbers, names, dates of birth, home addresses and mailing addresses (including postal ZIP codes) of any individual with respect to whom support obligations are sought to be established or enforced and with respect to any person to whom such support obligations are owing) to assure sufficient compatibility among the systems of different jurisdictions to permit periodic screening to determine whether such individual is paying or is obligated to pay support in more than one jurisdiction, (II) checking of records of such individuals on a periodic basis with Federal, intra- and inter-State, and local agencies, (III) maintaining the data necessary to meet the Federal reporting requirements on a timely basis, and (IV) delinquency and enforcement activities), (ii) the collection and distribution of support payments (both intra- and inter-State), the determination, collection, and distribution of incentive payments both inter- and intra-State, and the maintenance of accounts receivable on all amounts owed, collected and distributed, and (iii) the costs of all services rendered, either directly or by interfacing with State financial management and expenditure information, (B) to provide interface with records of the State’s aid to families with dependent children program in order to determine if a collection of a support payment causes a change affecting eligibility for or the amount of aid under such program, (C) to provide for security against unauthorized access to, or use of, the data in such system, (D) to facilitate the development and improvement of the income withholding and other procedures required under section 666(a) of this title through the monitoring of support payments, the maintenance of accurate records regarding the payment of support, and the prompt provision of notice to appropriate officials with respect to any arrearages in support payments which may occur, and (E) to provide management information on all cases under the State plan from initial referral or application through collection and enforcement”.
Par. (21)(A). Pub. L. 104–193, § 395(d)(1)(D), substituted “noncustodial parent” for “absent parent”.
Par. (23). Pub. L. 104–193, § 332, inserted “and will publicize the availability and encourage the use of procedures for voluntary establishment of paternity and child support by means the State deems appropriate” before semicolon.
Par. (24). Pub. L. 104–193, § 344(a)(4), amended par. (24) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (24) read as follows: “provide that if the State, as of
“(A) will submit to the Secretary by
“(B) will have in effect by
Par. (25). Pub. L. 104–193, § 301(b), added par. (25).
Par. (26). Pub. L. 104–193, § 303(a), added par. (26).
Par. (27). Pub. L. 104–193, § 312(a), added par. (27).
Par. (28). Pub. L. 104–193, § 313(a), added par. (28).
Par. (29). Pub. L. 104–193, § 333, added par. (29).
Par. (30). Pub. L. 104–193, § 343(b), added par. (30).
Par. (31). Pub. L. 104–193, § 370(a)(2), added par. (31).
Par. (32). Pub. L. 104–193, § 371(b), added par. (32).
Par. (33). Pub. L. 104–193, § 375(a)(1)–(3), added par. (33).
1995—Par. (24)(B). Pub. L. 104–35 substituted “1997” for “1995”.
1988—Par. (5)(A). Pub. L. 100–485, § 104(a), substituted “on a monthly basis (or on a quarterly basis for so long as the Secretary determines with respect to a State that requiring such notice on a monthly basis would impose an unreasonable administrative burden)” for “at least annually”.
Par. (6)(D), (E). Pub. L. 100–485, § 111(c), added cl. (D) and redesignated former cl. (D) as (E).
Par. (16). Pub. L. 100–485, § 123(d), substituted “advance automated” for “advance automatic” in introductory provisions.
Pub. L. 100–485, § 123(a)(2), substituted “a statewide automated” for “an automatic”.
Par. (24). Pub. L. 100–485, § 123(a)(1), added par. (24).
1987—Par. (4)(A). Pub. L. 100–203, § 9142(a)(1)(A), (B), substituted “an assignment under section 602(a)(26) of this title or section 1396k of this title” for “an assignment under section 602(a)(26) of this title” and “, or, in the case of such a child with respect to whom an assignment under section 1396k of this title is in effect, the State agency administering the plan approved under subchapter XIX of this chapter determines pursuant to section 1396k(a)(1)(B) of this title that it is against the best interests of the child to do so, and” for “, and”.
Par. (4)(B). Pub. L. 100–203, § 9142(a)(1)(C), inserted “or medical assistance under a State plan approved under subchapter XIX of this chapter” after “children”.
Par. (5). Pub. L. 100–203, § 9142(a)(2), substituted “provide that (A)” for “provide that,” and added cl. (B).
Pub. L. 100–203, § 9141(a)(2), struck out “(except as provided in section 657(c) of this title)” after “apply to such payments”.
1984—Par. (4)(B). Pub. L. 98–378, § 11(b)(1), inserted “including an assignment with respect to a child on whose behalf a State agency is making foster care maintenance payments under part E of this subchapter,” after “such assignment is effective,” and inserted “or E” after “part A”.
Par. (4)(B). Pub. L. 98–378, § 12(a), substituted “, and” for “and, at the option of the State,” before “from such parent” and inserted “, and only if the support obligation established with respect to the child is being enforced under the plan”.
Par. (5). Pub. L. 98–378, § 3(e), inserted “, and the individual will be notified at least annually of the amount of the support payments collected;”.
Par. (6)(A). Pub. L. 98–378, § 12(b), struck out “, at the option of the State,” before “support collection services” and inserted “, and only if the support obligation established with respect to the child is being enforced under the plan”.
Par. (6)(B). Pub. L. 98–378, § 3(c), substituted “shall be imposed, which shall be paid by the individual applying for such services, or recovered from the absent parent, or paid by the State out of its own funds (the payment of which from State funds shall not be considered as an administrative cost of the State for the operation of the plan, and shall be considered income to the program), the amount of which (i) will not exceed $25 (or such higher or lower amount (which shall be uniform for all States) as the Secretary may determine to be appropriate for any fiscal year to reflect increases or decreases in administrative costs), and (ii) may vary among such individuals on the basis of ability to pay (as determined by the State), and” for “may be imposed, except that the amount of any such application fee shall be reasonable, as determined under regulations of the Secretary,”.
Par. (6)(C). Pub. L. 98–378, § 21(d)(1), (3), added cl. (C). Former cl. (C) redesignated (D).
Par. (6)(D). Pub. L. 98–378, § 21(d)(1), (2), redesignated former cl. (C) as (D) and substituted “fees” for “fee” before “so imposed”.
Par. (8)(B). Pub. L. 98–369, § 2663(j)(2)(B)(x), substituted “Health and Human Services” for “Health, Education, and Welfare”.
Par. (9)(C). Pub. L. 98–369, § 2663(c)(14)(A), struck out “of such parent” before “with respect to whom aid”.
Par. (16)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 98–369, § 2663(c)(14)(B), substituted “collection, and distribution” for “collection and distribution,” before “of incentive payments”.
Par. (16)(D), (E). Pub. L. 98–378, § 6(a), added cl. (D) and redesignated former cl. (D) as (E).
Par. (17). Pub. L. 98–378, § 2663(c)(14)(C), realigned margin, substituted “provide that the State will accept” for “to accept”, “will impose” for “and to impose”, “will transmit” for “to transmit”, and “will otherwise comply” for “, otherwise to comply”.
Par. (20). Pub. L. 98–378, § 3(a), added par. (20).
Par. (21). Pub. L. 98–378, § 3(d), added par. (21).
Par. (22). Pub. L. 98–378, § 5(b), added par. (22).
Par. (23). Pub. L. 98–378, § 14(a), added par. (23).
Pub. L. 98–378, § 3(f), inserted after numbered paragraphs provision that the State may allow the jurisdiction which makes the collection involved to retain any application fee under par. (6)(B) or any late payment fee under par. (21).
1982—Par. (5). Pub. L. 97–248, § 173(a), inserted “following the first month” after “for any month”.
Par. (6). Pub. L. 97–248, § 171(a), in cl. (A) inserted provisions relating to inclusion of, at the option of the State, support collection services for the spouse or former spouse, in cl. (B) substituted “such services” for “services under the State plan (other than collection of support)”, and in cl. (C) substituted provisions relating to collection of any costs in excess of the fee imposed, for provisions relating to the State retaining any fee imposed under State law as required under former par. (19).
Pars. (18) to (20). Pub. L. 97–248, § 171(b)(1), inserted “and” at end of par. (18), struck out par. (19) relating to imposition of a fee on an individual who owes child or spousal support obligation, and redesignated par. (20) as (19).
1981—Pub. L. 97–35, § 2332(d)(2), substituted in provision preceding par. (1) “child and spousal support” for “child support”.
Par. (4)(B). Pub. L. 97–35, § 2332(d)(3), substituted “such support) and, at the option of the State, from such parent for his spouse (or former spouse) receiving aid to families with dependent children (but only if a support obligation has been established with respect to such spouse), utilizing” for “such support), utilizing”.
Par. (5). Pub. L. 97–35, § 2332(d)(4), substituted “support payments” for “child support payments” and “collected for an individual” for “collected for a child”.
Par. (6)(B). Pub. L. 97–35, § 2333(a)(1), substituted “services under the State plan (other than collection of support)” for “such services”.
Par. (6)(C). Pub. L. 97–35, § 2333(a)(2), substituted “the State will retain, but only if it is the State which makes the collection, the fee imposed under State law as required under paragraph (19)” for “any costs in excess of the fee so imposed may be collected from such individual by deducting such costs from the amount of any recovery made”.
Par. (9)(C). Pub. L. 97–35, § 2332(d)(5), substituted “of the child or children or the parent of such child or children” for “of a child or children”.
Par. (11). Pub. L. 97–35, § 2332(d)(6), substituted “collected as support” for “collected as child support”.
Par. (16). Pub. L. 97–35, § 2332(d)(7), substituted “support enforcement” for “child support enforcement”, “whom support obligations” for “whom child support obligations”, and “obligated to pay support” for “obligated to pay child support”.
Par. (18). Pub. L. 97–35, § 2331(b), added par. (18).
Par. (19). Pub. L. 97–35, § 2333(b), added par. (19).
Par. (20). Pub. L. 97–35, § 2335(a), added par. (20).
1980—Par. (16). Pub. L. 96–265 added par. (16).
Par. (17). Pub. L. 96–611 added par. (17).
1977—Pars. (14), (15). Pub. L. 95–30 added pars. (14) and (15).
1975—Par. (4)(A). Pub. L. 94–88, § 208(b), substituted “to establish the paternity of such child, unless the agency administering the plan of the State under part A of this subchapter determines in accordance with the standards prescribed by the Secretary pursuant to section 602(a)(26)(B) of this title that it is against the best interests of the child to do so” for “to establish the paternity of such child”.
Par. (4)(B). Pub. L. 94–88, § 208(c), substituted “reciprocal arrangements adopted with other States (unless the agency administering the plan of the State under part A of this subchapter determines in accordance with the standards prescribed by the Secretary pursuant to section 602(a)(26)(B) of this title that it is against the best interests of the child to do so)” for “reciprocal arrangements adopted with other States”.
Pub. L. 115–123, div. E, title XII, § 53117(b), “(1) The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect on the 1st day of the 1st fiscal year that begins on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [“(2) If the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines that State legislation (other than legislation appropriating funds) is required in order for a State plan developed pursuant to part D of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 651 et seq.) to meet the requirements imposed by the amendment made by subsection (a), the plan shall not be regarded as failing to meet such requirements before the 1st day of the 1st calendar quarter beginning after the first regular session of the State legislature that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act. For purposes of the preceding sentence, if the State has a 2-year legislative session, each year of the session is deemed to be a separate regular session of the State legislature.”
Amendment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234 by Pub. L. 110–246 effective
Amendment by sections 4002(b)(1)(A), (B), (2)(V), and 4115(c)(2)(H) of Pub. L. 110–246 effective
Amendment by section 7301(b)(1)(C) of Pub. L. 109–171 effective
Amendment by section 7303(b) of Pub. L. 109–171 effective
Pub. L. 109–171, title VII, § 7310(c),
Amendment by Pub. L. 106–169 effective as if included in the enactment of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104–193, see section 401(q) of Pub. L. 106–169, set out as a note under section 602 of this title.
Amendment by Pub. L. 105–33 effective as if included in the enactment of title III of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104–193, see section 5557 of Pub. L. 105–33, set out as a note under section 608 of this title.
Amendment by section 108(c)(11), (12) of Pub. L. 104–193 effective
Amendment by section 302(b)(2) of Pub. L. 104–193 effective
Pub. L. 104–193, title III, § 303(b),
Pub. L. 104–193, title III, § 304(b),
Amendment by section 312(a) of Pub. L. 104–193 effective
Amendment by section 342(a) of Pub. L. 104–193 effective with respect to calendar quarters beginning 12 months or more after
Amendment by section 370(a)(2) of Pub. L. 104–193 effective
Pub. L. 104–193, title III, § 395(a)–(c), “(a) Except as otherwise specifically provided (but subject to subsections (b) and (c))—“(1) the provisions of this title [see Tables for classification] requiring the enactment or amendment of State laws under section 466 of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 666], or revision of State plans under section 454 of such Act [this section], shall be effective with respect to periods beginning on and after “(2) all other provisions of this title shall become effective upon the date of the enactment of this Act [“(b) The provisions of this title shall become effective with respect to a State on the later of—“(1) the date specified in this title, or“(2) the effective date of laws enacted by the legislature of such State implementing such provisions,but in no event later than the 1st day of the 1st calendar quarter beginning after the close of the 1st regular session of the State legislature that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act [“(c) A State shall not be found out of compliance with any requirement enacted by this title if the State is unable to so comply without amending the State constitution until the earlier of—“(1) 1 year after the effective date of the necessary State constitutional amendment; or“(2) 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act [
Pub. L. 100–485, title I, § 104(b),
Pub. L. 100–485, title I, § 111(f)(2),
Pub. L. 100–203, title IX, § 9141(b),
Pub. L. 100–203, title IX, § 9142(b),
Pub. L. 98–378, § 3(g), “(1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), the amendments made by this section [enacting section 666 of this title and amending this section] shall become effective on “(2) Section 454(21) of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 654(21)] (as added by subsection (d) of this section), and section 466(e) of such Act [42 U.S.C. 666(e)] (as added by subsection (b) of this section), shall be effective with respect to support owed for any month beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act [“(3) In the case of a State with respect to which the Secretary of Health and Human Services has determined that State legislation is required in order to conform the State plan approved under part D of title IV of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 651 et seq.] to the requirements imposed by any amendment made by this section, the State plan shall not be regarded as failing to comply with the requirements of such part solely by reason of its failure to meet the requirements imposed by such amendment prior to the beginning of the fourth month beginning after the end of the first session of the State legislature which ends on or after
Pub. L. 98–378, § 5(c)(1),
Pub. L. 98–378, § 6(c),
Pub. L. 98–378, § 11(e),
Pub. L. 98–378, § 12(c),
Pub. L. 98–378, § 14(b),
Amendment by section 21(d) of Pub. L. 98–378 applicable with respect to refunds payable under section 6402 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code, after
Amendment by Pub. L. 98–369 effective
Amendment by section 171(a), (b)(1) of Pub. L. 97–248 effective on and after
Pub. L. 97–248, title I, § 173(b),
Amendments by sections 2331(b), 2332(d)(2)–(7), and 2333(a), (b) of Pub. L. 97–35 effective
Amendment by section 2335(a) of Pub. L. 97–35 effective
Amendment by Pub. L. 96–265 effective
Pub. L. 95–30, title V, § 502(b),
Pub. L. 94–88, title II, § 210,
Pub. L. 109–171, title VII, § 7311,
Pub. L. 98–378, § 15, “(a) As a condition of the State’s eligibility for Federal payments under part A or D of title IV of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 601 et seq., 651 et seq.] for quarters beginning more than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [“(b) Each State Commission appointed under subsection (a) shall be composed of members appropriately representing all aspects of the child support system, including custodial and non-custodial parents, the agency or organizational unit administering the State’s plan under part D of such title IV [42 U.S.C. 651 et seq.], the State judiciary, the executive and legislative branches of the State government, child welfare and social services agencies, and others.“(c) It shall be the function of each State Commission to examine, investigate, and study the operation of the State’s child support system for the primary purpose of determining the extent to which such system has been successful in securing support and parental involvement both for children who are eligible for aid under a State plan approved under part A of title IV of such Act [42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.] and for children who are not eligible for such aid, giving particular attention to such specific problems (among others) as visitation, the establishment of appropriate objective standards for support, the enforcement of interstate obligations, the availability, cost, and effectiveness of services both to children who are eligible for such aid and to children who are not, and the need for additional State or Federal legislation to obtain support for all children.“(d) Each State Commission shall submit to the Governor of the State and make available to the public, no later than “(e) None of the costs incurred in the establishment and operation of a State Commission under this section, or incurred by such a Commission in carrying out its functions under subsections (c) and (d), shall be considered as expenditures qualifying for Federal payments under part A or D of title IV of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 601 et seq., 651 et seq.] or be otherwise payable or reimbursable by the United States or any agency thereof.“(f) If the Secretary determines, at the request of any State on the basis of information submitted by the State and such other information as may be available to the Secretary, that such State—“(1) has placed in effect and is implementing objective standards for the determination and enforcement of child support obligations,“(2) has established within the five years prior to the enactment of this Act [“(3) is making satisfactory progress toward fully effective child support enforcement and will continue to do so,then such State shall not be required to establish a State Commission under this section and the preceding provisions of this section shall not apply.”
Pub. L. 97–248, title I, § 176,