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42 U.S.C. § 617 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 617. Limitation on Federal authority
No officer or employee of the Federal Government may regulate the conduct of States under this part or enforce any provision of this part, except to the extent expressly provided in this part.
(Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title IV, § 417, as added Pub. L. 104–193, title I, § 103(a)(1), Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2159; amended Pub. L. 105–33, title V, § 5514(c), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 620.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 617, act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title IV, § 417, formerly § 418, as added Oct. 13, 1988, Pub. L. 100–485, title VI, § 603(a), 102 Stat. 2408; renumbered § 417, Nov. 10, 1988, Pub. L. 100–647, title VIII, § 8105(7), 102 Stat. 3798, related to Assistant Secretary for Family Support, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 104–193, § 103(a)(1), as amended by Pub. L. 105–33, title V, § 5514(c), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 620.
heading: Amendments
text: 1997—Pub. L. 105–33 made technical amendment to directory language of Pub. L. 104–193, § 103(a)(1), which enacted this section.
heading: Effective Date of 1997 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 105–33 effective as if included in the provision of Pub. L. 104–193 amended at the time the provision became law, see section 5518(d) of Pub. L. 105–33, set out as a note under section 862a of Title 21, Food and Drugs.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective July 1, 1997, with transition rules relating to State options to accelerate such date, rules relating to claims, actions, and proceedings commenced before such date, rules relating to closing out of accounts for terminated or substantially modified programs and continuance in office of Assistant Secretary for Family Support, and provisions relating to termination of entitlement under AFDC program, see section 116 of Pub. L. 104–193, as amended, set out as a note under section 601 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 619 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 619. Definitions
As used in this part:
(1) Adult
The term “adult” means an individual who is not a minor child.
(2) Minor child
The term “minor child” means an individual who—
(A) has not attained 18 years of age; or
(B) has not attained 19 years of age and is a full-time student in a secondary school (or in the equivalent level of vocational or technical training).
(3) Fiscal year
The term “fiscal year” means any 12-month period ending on September 30 of a calendar year.
(4) Indian, Indian tribe, and tribal organization
(A) In general
Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the terms “Indian”, “Indian tribe”, and “tribal organization” have the meaning given such terms by section 450b of title 25.
(B) Special rule for Indian tribes in Alaska
The term “Indian tribe” means, with respect to the State of Alaska, only the Metlakatla Indian Community of the Annette Islands Reserve and the following Alaska Native regional nonprofit corporations:
(i) Arctic Slope Native Association.
(ii) Kawerak, Inc.
(iii) Maniilaq Association.
(iv) Association of Village Council Presidents.
(v) Tanana Chiefs Conference.
(vi) Cook Inlet Tribal Council.
(vii) Bristol Bay Native Association.
(viii) Aleutian and Pribilof Island Association.
(ix) Chugachmuit.
(x) Tlingit Haida Central Council.
(xi) Kodiak Area Native Association.
(xii) Copper River Native Association.
(5) State
Except as otherwise specifically provided, the term “State” means the 50 States of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa.
(Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title IV, § 419, as added Pub. L. 104–193, title I, § 103(a)(2), Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2159.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Par. (4) of this section effective Oct. 1, 1996, with remainder of section effective July 1, 1997, with transition rules relating to State options to accelerate such date, rules relating to claims, actions, and proceedings commenced before such date, rules relating to closing out of accounts for terminated or substantially modified programs and continuance in office of Assistant Secretary for Family Support, and provisions relating to termination of entitlement under AFDC program, see section 116 of Pub. L. 104–193, as amended, set out as a note under section 601 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 620 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 620. Repealed. Pub. L. 109–288, § 6(a), Sept. 28, 2006, 120 Stat. 1244
text: Section, act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title IV, § 420, as added Pub. L. 90–248, title II, § 240(c), Jan. 2, 1968, 81 Stat. 911; amended Pub. L. 92–603, title IV, § 412, Oct. 30, 1972, 86 Stat. 1492; Pub. L. 96–272, title I, § 103(a), June 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 516; Pub. L. 98–369, div. B, title VI, § 2663(c)(8), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 1166; Pub. L. 101–239, title X, § 10401(a), Dec. 19, 1989, 103 Stat. 2487, authorized appropriations for child welfare services. See section 625 of this title.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Oct. 1, 2006, and applicable to payments under this part and part E of this subchapter for calendar quarters beginning on or after such date, see section 12(a) of Pub. L. 109–288, set out as an Effective Date of 2006 Amendment note under section 621 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 625 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 625. Limitations on authorization of appropriations
To carry out this subpart (other than sections 626, 627, and 628b of this title), there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary not more than $325,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2012 through 2016.
(Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title IV, § 425, as added Pub. L. 109–288, § 6(a), Sept. 28, 2006, 120 Stat. 1244; amended Pub. L. 110–351, title I, § 102(b), Oct. 7, 2008, 122 Stat. 3956; Pub. L. 112–34, title I, § 101(a), Sept. 30, 2011, 125 Stat. 369.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 625, act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title IV, § 425, as added Pub. L. 90–248, title II, § 240(c), Jan. 2, 1968, 81 Stat. 914; amended Pub. L. 96–272, title I, § 103(a), June 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 519; Pub. L. 103–432, title II, § 202(d)(2), Oct. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 4454; Pub. L. 105–33, title V, § 5592(a)(1)(B), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 644, defined terms for purposes of this subchapter, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 109–288, §§ 6(a), 12(a), Sept. 28, 2006, 120 Stat. 1244, 1255, effective Oct. 1, 2006, and applicable to payments under this part and part E of this subchapter for calendar quarters beginning on or after such date.
heading: Amendments
text: 2011—Pub. L. 112–34 substituted “2012 through 2016” for “2007 through 2011”.
2008—Pub. L. 110–351 inserted “(other than sections 626, 627, and 628b of this title)” after “this subpart”.
heading: Effective Date of 2011 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 112–34 effective Oct. 1, 2011, and applicable to payments under this part and part E of this subchapter for calendar quarters beginning on or after such date, without regard to whether implementing regulations have been promulgated, and with delay permitted if State legislation is required to meet additional requirements, see section 107 of Pub. L. 112–34, set out as a note under section 622 of this title.
heading: Effective Date of 2008 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 110–351 effective Oct. 7, 2008, and applicable to payments under this part and part E of this subchapter for quarters beginning on or after such date, with delay permitted if State legislation is required to meet additional requirements, see section 601 of Pub. L. 110–351, set out as a note under section 671 of this title.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 2006, and applicable to payments under this part and part E of this subchapter for calendar quarters beginning on or after such date, without regard to whether implementing regulations have been promulgated, and with delay permitted if State legislation is required to meet additional requirements, see section 12(a), (b) of Pub. L. 109–288, set out as an Effective Date of 2006 Amendment note under section 621 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 628a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 628a. Transferred
heading: Codification
text: Section, act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title IV, § 429, as added Pub. L. 103–432, title II, § 205(a), Oct. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 4456, which related to child welfare traineeships, was redesignated section 426(c) of act Aug. 14, 1935, by Pub. L. 109–288, § 6(f)(2), Sept. 28, 2006, 120 Stat. 1247, and is classified to section 626(c) of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 628b (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 628b. National random sample study of child welfare
(a) In general
The Secretary shall conduct (directly, or by grant, contract, or interagency agreement) a national study based on random samples of children who are at risk of child abuse or neglect, or are determined by States to have been abused or neglected.
(b) Requirements
The study required by subsection (a) of this section shall—
(1) have a longitudinal component; and
(2) yield data reliable at the State level for as many States as the Secretary determines is feasible.
(c) Preferred contents
In conducting the study required by subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary should—
(1) carefully consider selecting the sample from cases of confirmed abuse or neglect; and
(2) follow each case for several years while obtaining information on, among other things—
(A) the type of abuse or neglect involved;
(B) the frequency of contact with State or local agencies;
(C) whether the child involved has been separated from the family, and, if so, under what circumstances;
(D) the number, type, and characteristics of out-of-home placements of the child; and
(E) the average duration of each placement.
(d) Reports
(1) In general
From time to time, the Secretary shall prepare reports summarizing the results of the study required by subsection (a) of this section.
(2) Availability
The Secretary shall make available to the public any report prepared under paragraph (1), in writing or in the form of an electronic data tape.
(3) Authority to charge fee
The Secretary may charge and collect a fee for the furnishing of reports under paragraph (2).
(e) Appropriation
Out of any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated, there are appropriated to the Secretary for each of fiscal years 1996 through 2002 $6,000,000 to carry out this section.
(Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title IV, § 429, formerly § 429A, as added Pub. L. 104–193, title V, § 503, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2277; amended Pub. L. 105–33, title V, §§ 5591(a), 5592(a)(1)(C), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 643, 644; renumbered § 429, Pub. L. 109–288, § 6(f)(3), Sept. 28, 2006, 120 Stat. 1247.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 429 of act Aug. 14, 1935, was renumbered section 426(c) and is classified to section 626(c) of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 1997—Pub. L. 105–33, § 5592(a)(1)(C), transferred section in original to end of this subpart.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5591(a), inserted “(directly, or by grant, contract, or interagency agreement)” after “conduct”.
heading: Effective Date of 1997 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 105–33 effective as if included in the enactment of title V of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104–193, see section 5593 of Pub. L. 105–33, set out as a note under section 622 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 629m (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 629m. Data standardization for improved data matching
(a) Standard data elements
(1) Designation
The Secretary, in consultation with an interagency work group established by the Office of Management and Budget, and considering State perspectives, shall, by rule, designate standard data elements for any category of information required to be reported under this part.
(2) Data elements must be nonproprietary and interoperable
The standard data elements designated under paragraph (1) shall, to the extent practicable, be nonproprietary and interoperable.
(3) Other requirements
In designating standard data elements under this subsection, the Secretary shall, to the extent practicable, incorporate—
(A) interoperable standards developed and maintained by an international voluntary consensus standards body, as defined by the Office of Management and Budget, such as the International Organization for Standardization;
(B) interoperable standards developed and maintained by intergovernmental partnerships, such as the National Information Exchange Model; and
(C) interoperable standards developed and maintained by Federal entities with authority over contracting and financial assistance, such as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council.
(b) Data standards for reporting
(1) Designation
The Secretary, in consultation with an interagency work group established by the Office of Management and Budget, and considering State government perspectives, shall, by rule, designate data reporting standards to govern the reporting required under this part.
(2) Requirements
The data reporting standards required by paragraph (1) shall, to the extent practicable—
(A) incorporate a widely-accepted, non-proprietary, searchable, computer-readable format;
(B) be consistent with and implement applicable accounting principles; and
(C) be capable of being continually upgraded as necessary.
(3) Incorporation of nonproprietary standards
In designating reporting standards under this subsection, the Secretary shall, to the extent practicable, incorporate existing nonproprietary standards, such as the eXtensible Business Reporting Language.
(Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title IV, § 440, as added Pub. L. 112–34, title I, § 105(a), Sept. 30, 2011, 125 Stat. 376.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 440 of act Aug. 14, 1935, was classified to section 640 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 100–485.
heading: Effective Date
text: Pub. L. 112–34, title I, § 105(b), Sept. 30, 2011, 125 Stat. 377, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [enacting this section] shall take effect on October 1, 2012, and shall apply with respect to information required to be reported on or after such date.”
42 U.S.C. § 630 to 632 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 630 to 632. Repealed. Pub. L. 100–485, title II, § 202(a), Oct. 13, 1988, 102 Stat. 2377
text: Section 630, act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title IV, § 430, as added Jan. 2, 1968, Pub. L. 90–248, title II, § 204(a), 81 Stat. 884; amended Dec. 28, 1971, Pub. L. 92–223, § 3(b)(1), 85 Stat. 805, provided statement of purpose for work incentive program for recipients of aid under State plan approved under part A.
text: Section 631, act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title IV, § 431, as added Jan. 2, 1968, Pub. L. 90–248, title II, § 204(a), 81 Stat. 884; amended Dec. 28, 1971, Pub. L. 92–223, § 3(b)(2), 85 Stat. 805; July 18, 1984, Pub. L. 98–369, div. B, title VI, § 2663(j)(2)(B)(ii), 98 Stat. 1170, authorized appropriations.
text: Section 632, act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title IV, § 432, as added Jan. 2, 1968, Pub. L. 90–248, title II, § 204(a), 81 Stat. 884; amended Dec. 28, 1971, Pub. L. 92–223, § 3(b)(3), 85 Stat. 806; Oct. 13, 1982, Pub. L. 97–300, title V, § 502(a), (b)(1), (c)(1), 96 Stat. 1397, 1398; July 18, 1984, Pub. L. 98–369, div. B, title VI, § 2663(k), 98 Stat. 1171, established work incentive programs.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Oct. 1, 1990, with provision for earlier effective dates in case of States making certain changes in their State plans and formally notifying the Secretary of Health and Human Services of their desire to become subject to the amendments by title II of Pub. L. 100–485, at such earlier effective dates, see section 204(a), (b)(1)(A), of Pub. L. 100–485, set out as an Effective Date of 1988 Amendment note under section 671 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 632a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 632a. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 96–499, title IX, § 966, Dec. 5, 1980, 94 Stat. 2652; Pub. L. 97–35, title XXI, § 2156, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 802; Pub. L. 97–123, § 5, Dec. 29, 1981, 95 Stat. 1664; Pub. L. 102–54, § 13(q)(4), June 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 280, required Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter into agreements with 7 to 12 States for the purpose of conducting demonstration projects of up to 4 years duration for the training and employment of eligible participants as homemakers or home health aides and required Secretary to submit to Congress annual reports and a final report 6 months after receiving final reports from all States.
42 U.S.C. § 655a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 655a. Provision for reimbursement of expenses
For purposes of section 655 of this title, expenses incurred to reimburse State employment offices for furnishing information requested of such offices—
(1) pursuant to section 49b(b) of title 29, or
(2) by a State or local agency charged with the duty of carrying a State plan for child support approved under this part,
shall be considered to constitute expenses incurred in the administration of such State plan.
(Pub. L. 94–566, title V, § 508(b), Oct. 20, 1976, 90 Stat. 2689; Pub. L. 104–193, title I, § 110(a), Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2171; Pub. L. 105–220, title III, § 302(b), Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1081.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 603a of this title.
Section was not enacted as part of the Social Security Act which comprises this chapter.
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Par. (1). Pub. L. 105–220 substituted “section 49b(b) of title 29” for “the third sentence of section 49b(a) of title 29”.
1996—Pub. L. 104–193 amended section catchline and text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “For purposes of section 603 of this title, expenses incurred to reimburse State employment offices for furnishing information requested of such offices pursuant to the third sentence of section 49b(a) of title 29, by a State or local agency administering a State plan approved under part A of this subchapter shall be considered to constitute expenses incurred in the administration of such State plan; and for purposes of section 655 of this title, expenses incurred to reimburse State employment offices for furnishing information so requested by a State or local agency charged with the duty of carrying out a State plan for child support approved under part D of this subchapter shall be considered to constitute expenses incurred in the administration of such State plan.”
heading: Effective Date of 1998 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 105–220 effective July 1, 1999, see section 311 of Pub. L. 105–220, set out as a note under section 49a of Title 29, Labor.
heading: Effective Date of 1996 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 104–193 effective July 1, 1997, with transition rules relating to State options to accelerate such date, rules relating to claims, actions, and proceedings commenced before such date, rules relating to closing out of accounts for terminated or substantially modified programs and continuance in office of Assistant Secretary for Family Support, and provisions relating to termination of entitlement under AFDC program, see section 116 of Pub. L. 104–193, as amended, set out as an Effective Date note under section 601 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 658 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 658. Repealed. Pub. L. 105–200, title II, § 201(f)(1), July 16, 1998, 112 Stat. 657
text: Section, act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title IV, § 458, as added Pub. L. 93–647, § 101(a), Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2357; amended Pub. L. 95–30, title V, § 503(a), May 23, 1977, 91 Stat. 162; Pub. L. 96–272, title III, § 307, June 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 531; Pub. L. 97–248, title I, § 174(c), Sept. 3, 1982, 96 Stat. 403; Pub. L. 98–378, § 5(a), (c)(2)(A), Aug. 16, 1984, 98 Stat. 1312, 1314; Pub. L. 99–514, title XVIII, § 1883(b)(7), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2917; Pub. L. 100–485, title I, § 127, Oct. 13, 1988, 102 Stat. 2355; Pub. L. 104–193, title III, §§ 341(a), formerly 341(b), 395(d)(1)(F), Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2231, 2259; Pub. L. 105–33, title V, § 5550(b), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 634; Pub. L. 105–200, title II, § 201(e)(1)(A), July 16, 1998, 112 Stat. 657, related to incentive payments to States for child support enforcement programs.
42 U.S.C. § 660 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 660. Civil action to enforce child support obligations; jurisdiction of district courts
The district courts of the United States shall have jurisdiction, without regard to any amount in controversy, to hear and determine any civil action certified by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 652(a)(8) of this title. A civil action under this section may be brought in any judicial district in which the claim arose, the plaintiff resides, or the defendant resides.
(Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title IV, § 460, as added Pub. L. 93–647, § 101(a), Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2358; amended Pub. L. 98–369, div. B, title VI, § 2663(j)(2)(B)(xi), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 1170.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1984—Pub. L. 98–369 substituted “Health and Human Services” for “Health, Education, and Welfare”.
heading: Effective Date of 1984 Amendment
text: Amendment by 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.
42 U.S.C. § 661, 662 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 661, 662. Repealed. Pub. L. 104–193, title III, § 362(b)(1), Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2246
text: Section 661, act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title IV, § 461, as added May 23, 1977, Pub. L. 95–30, title V, § 501(c), 91 Stat. 158, related to regulations pertaining to garnishments.
text: Section 662, act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title IV, § 462, as added May 23, 1977, Pub. L. 95–30, title V, § 501(d), 91 Stat. 159; amended July 18, 1984, Pub. L. 98–369, div. B, title VI, § 2663(c)(17), 98 Stat. 1167; Oct. 22, 1986, Pub. L. 99–514, § 2, 100 Stat. 2095; June 13, 1991, Pub. L. 102–54, § 13(q)(3)(B)(ii), 105 Stat. 279, related to definitions for purposes of section 659 of this title.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective 6 months after Aug. 22, 1996, see section 362(d) of Pub. L. 104–193, set out as an Effective Date of 1996 Amendment note under section 659 of this title.
For provisions relating to effective date of title III of Pub. L. 104–193, see section 395(a)–(c) of Pub. L. 104–193, set out as an Effective Date of 1996 Amendment note under section 654 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 668 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 668. Encouragement of States to adopt civil procedure for establishing paternity in contested cases
In the administration of the child support enforcement program under this part, each State is encouraged to establish and implement a civil procedure for establishing paternity in contested cases.
(Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title IV, § 468, as added Pub. L. 100–485, title I, § 111(d), Oct. 13, 1988, 102 Stat. 2350; amended Pub. L. 104–193, title III, § 331(c), Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2230.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1996—Pub. L. 104–193 struck out “a simple civil process for voluntarily acknowledging paternity and” after “implement”.
heading: Effective Date of 1996 Amendment
text: For effective date of amendment by Pub. L. 104–193, see section 395(a)–(c) of Pub. L. 104–193, set out as a note under section 654 of this title.