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Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996
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Sec. 1
SHORT TITLE
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Sec. 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Sec. 101
FINDINGS
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Sec. 102
REFERENCE TO SOCIAL SECURITY ACT
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Sec. 103
BLOCK GRANTS TO STATES
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Sec. 104
SERVICES PROVIDED BY CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, OR PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS
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Sec. 105
CENSUS DATA ON GRANDPARENTS AS PRIMARY CAREGIVERS FOR THEIR GRANDCHILDREN
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Sec. 106
REPORT ON DATA PROCESSING
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Sec. 107
STUDY ON ALTERNATIVE OUTCOMES MEASURES
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Sec. 108
CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT
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Sec. 109
CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO THE FOOD STAMP ACT OF 1977 AND RELATED PROVISIONS
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Sec. 110
CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO OTHER LAWS
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Sec. 111
DEVELOPMENT OF PROTOTYPE OF COUNTERFEIT-RESISTANT SOCIAL SECURITY CARD REQUIRED
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Sec. 112
MODIFICATIONS TO THE JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR CERTAIN LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS PROGRAM
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Sec. 113
SECRETARIAL SUBMISSION OF LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL FOR TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS
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Sec. 114
ASSURING MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES
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Sec. 115
DENIAL OF ASSISTANCE AND BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN DRUG-RELATED CONVICTIONS
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Sec. 116
EFFECTIVE DATE; TRANSITION RULE
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Sec. 200
REFERENCE TO SOCIAL SECURITY ACT
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Sec. 201
DENIAL OF SSI BENEFITS FOR 10 YEARS TO INDIVIDUALS FOUND TO HAVE FRAUDULENTLY MISREPRESENTED RESIDENCE IN ORDER TO OBTAIN BENEFITS SIMULTANEOUSLY IN 2 OR MORE STATES
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Sec. 202
DENIAL OF SSI BENEFITS FOR FUGITIVE FELONS AND PROBATION AND PAROLE VIOLATORS
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Sec. 203
TREATMENT OF PRISONERS
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Sec. 204
EFFECTIVE DATE OF APPLICATION FOR BENEFITS
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Sec. 211
DEFINITION AND ELIGIBILITY RULES
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Sec. 212
ELIGIBILITY REDETERMINATIONS AND CONTINUING DISABILITY REVIEWS
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Sec. 213
ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY REQUIREMENTS
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Sec. 214
REDUCTION IN CASH BENEFITS PAYABLE TO INSTITUTIONALIZED INDIVIDUALS WHOSE MEDICAL COSTS ARE COVERED BY PRIVATE INSURANCE
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Sec. 215
REGULATIONS
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Sec. 221
INSTALLMENT PAYMENT OF LARGE PAST-DUE SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME BENEFITS
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Sec. 222
REGULATIONS
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Sec. 231
ANNUAL REPORT ON THE SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME PROGRAM
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Sec. 232
STUDY BY GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE
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Sec. 300
REFERENCE TO SOCIAL SECURITY ACT
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Sec. 301
STATE OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
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Sec. 302
DISTRIBUTION OF CHILD SUPPORT COLLECTIONS
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Sec. 303
PRIVACY SAFEGUARDS
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Sec. 304
RIGHTS TO NOTIFICATION OF HEARINGS
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Sec. 311
STATE CASE REGISTRY
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Sec. 312
COLLECTION AND DISBURSEMENT OF SUPPORT PAYMENTS
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Sec. 313
STATE DIRECTORY OF NEW HIRES
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Sec. 314
AMENDMENTS CONCERNING INCOME WITHHOLDING
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Sec. 315
LOCATOR INFORMATION FROM INTERSTATE NETWORKS
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Sec. 316
EXPANSION OF THE FEDERAL PARENT LOCATOR SERVICE
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Sec. 317
COLLECTION AND USE OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS FOR USE IN CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
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Sec. 321
ADOPTION OF UNIFORM STATE LAWS
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Sec. 322
IMPROVEMENTS TO FULL FAITH AND CREDIT FOR CHILD SUPPORT ORDERS
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Sec. 323
ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT IN INTERSTATE CASES
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Sec. 324
USE OF FORMS IN INTERSTATE ENFORCEMENT
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Sec. 325
STATE LAWS PROVIDING EXPEDITED PROCEDURES
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Sec. 331
STATE LAWS CONCERNING PATERNITY ESTABLISHMENT
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Sec. 332
OUTREACH FOR VOLUNTARY PATERNITY ESTABLISHMENT
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Sec. 333
COOPERATION BY APPLICANTS FOR AND RECIPIENTS OF PART A ASSISTANCE
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Sec. 341
PERFORMANCE-BASED INCENTIVES AND PENALTIES
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Sec. 342
FEDERAL AND STATE REVIEWS AND AUDITS
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Sec. 343
REQUIRED REPORTING PROCEDURES
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Sec. 344
AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING REQUIREMENTS
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Sec. 345
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
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Sec. 346
REPORTS AND DATA COLLECTION BY THE SECRETARY
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Sec. 351
SIMPLIFIED PROCESS FOR REVIEW AND ADJUSTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT ORDERS
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Sec. 352
FURNISHING CONSUMER REPORTS FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT
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Sec. 353
NONLIABILITY FOR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS PROVIDING FINANCIAL RECORDS TO STATE CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IN CHILD SUPPORT CASES
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Sec. 361
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE COLLECTION OF ARREARAGES
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Sec. 362
AUTHORITY TO COLLECT SUPPORT FROM FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
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Sec. 363
ENFORCEMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES
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Sec. 364
VOIDING OF FRAUDULENT TRANSFERS
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Sec. 365
WORK REQUIREMENT FOR PERSONS OWING PAST-DUE CHILD SUPPORT
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Sec. 366
DEFINITION OF SUPPORT ORDER
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Sec. 367
REPORTING ARREARAGES TO CREDIT BUREAUS
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Sec. 368
LIENS
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Sec. 369
STATE LAW AUTHORIZING SUSPENSION OF LICENSES
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Sec. 370
DENIAL OF PASSPORTS FOR NONPAYMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT
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Sec. 371
INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
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Sec. 372
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION DATA MATCHES
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Sec. 373
ENFORCEMENT OF ORDERS AGAINST PATERNAL OR MATERNAL GRANDPARENTS IN CASES OF MINOR PARENTS
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Sec. 374
NONDISCHARGEABILITY IN BANKRUPTCY OF CERTAIN DEBTS FOR THE SUPPORT OF A CHILD
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Sec. 375
CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT FOR INDIAN TRIBES
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Sec. 381
CORRECTION TO ERISA DEFINITION OF MEDICAL CHILD SUPPORT ORDER
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Sec. 382
ENFORCEMENT OF ORDERS FOR HEALTH CARE COVERAGE
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Sec. 391
GRANTS TO STATES FOR ACCESS AND VISITATION PROGRAMS
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Sec. 395
EFFECTIVE DATES AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS
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Sec. 400
STATEMENTS OF NATIONAL POLICY CONCERNING WELFARE AND IMMIGRATION
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Sec. 401
ALIENS WHO ARE NOT QUALIFIED ALIENS INELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL PUBLIC BENEFITS
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Sec. 402
LIMITED ELIGIBILITY OF QUALIFIED ALIENS FOR CERTAIN FEDERAL PROGRAMS
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Sec. 403
FIVE-YEAR LIMITED ELIGIBILITY OF QUALIFIED ALIENS FOR FEDERAL MEANS-TESTED PUBLIC BENEFIT
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Sec. 404
NOTIFICATION AND INFORMATION REPORTING
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Sec. 411
ALIENS WHO ARE NOT QUALIFIED ALIENS OR NONIMMIGRANTS INELIGIBLE FOR STATE AND LOCAL PUBLIC BENEFITS
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Sec. 412
STATE AUTHORITY TO LIMIT ELIGIBILITY OF QUALIFIED ALIENS FOR STATE PUBLIC BENEFITS
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Sec. 413
AUTHORIZATION FOR VERIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR STATE AND LOCAL PUBLIC BENEFITS
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Sec. 421
FEDERAL ATTRIBUTION OF SPONSOR'S INCOME AND RESOURCES TO ALIEN
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Sec. 422
AUTHORITY FOR STATES TO PROVIDE FOR ATTRIBUTION OF SPONSORS INCOME AND RESOURCES TO THE ALIEN WITH RESPECT TO STATE PROGRAMS
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Sec. 423
REQUIREMENTS FOR SPONSOR'S AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT
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Sec. 431
DEFINITIONS
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Sec. 432
VERIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL PUBLIC BENEFITS
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Sec. 433
STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION
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Sec. 434
COMMUNICATION BETWEEN STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE
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Sec. 435
QUALIFYING QUARTERS
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Sec. 436
DERIVATIVE ELIGIBILITY FOR BENEFITS
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Sec. 441
CONFORMING AMENDMENTS RELATING TO ASSISTED HOUSING
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Sec. 451
EARNED INCOME CREDIT DENIED TO INDIVIDUALS NOT AUTHORIZED TO BE EMPLOYED IN THE UNITED STATES
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Sec. 501
AUTHORITY OF STATES TO MAKE FOSTER CARE MAINTENANCE PAYMENTS ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN IN ANY PRIVATE CHILD CARE INSTITUTION
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Sec. 502
EXTENSION OF ENHANCED MATCH FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF STATEWIDE AUTOMATED CHILD WELFARE INFORMATION SYSTEMS
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Sec. 503
NATIONAL RANDOM SAMPLE STUDY OF CHILD WELFARE
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Sec. 504
REDESIGNATION OF SECTION 1123
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Sec. 505
KINSHIP CARE
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Sec. 601
SHORT TITLE AND REFERENCES
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Sec. 602
GOALS
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Sec. 603
AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS AND ENTITLEMENT AUTHORITY
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Sec. 604
LEAD AGENCY
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Sec. 605
APPLICATION AND PLAN
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Sec. 606
LIMITATION ON STATE ALLOTMENTS
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Sec. 607
ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CHILD CARE
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Sec. 608
REPEAL OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND BEFORE- AND AFTER-SCHOOL CARE REQUIREMENT
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Sec. 609
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
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Sec. 610
PAYMENTS
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Sec. 611
ANNUAL REPORT AND AUDITS
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Sec. 612
REPORT BY THE SECRETARY
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Sec. 613
ALLOTMENTS
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Sec. 614
DEFINITIONS
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Sec. 615
EFFECTIVE DATE
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Sec. 701
STATE DISBURSEMENT TO SCHOOLS
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Sec. 702
NUTRITIONAL AND OTHER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
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Sec. 703
FREE AND REDUCED PRICE POLICY STATEMENT
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Sec. 704
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE
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Sec. 705
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
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Sec. 706
SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN
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Sec. 707
COMMODITY DISTRIBUTION
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Sec. 708
CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM
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Sec. 709
PILOT PROJECTS
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Sec. 710
REDUCTION OF PAPERWORK
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Sec. 711
INFORMATION ON INCOME ELIGIBILITY
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Sec. 712
NUTRITION GUIDANCE FOR CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS
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Sec. 721
SPECIAL MILK PROGRAM
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Sec. 722
FREE AND REDUCED PRICE POLICY STATEMENT
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Sec. 723
SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION
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Sec. 724
STATE ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
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Sec. 725
REGULATIONS
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Sec. 726
PROHIBITIONS
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Sec. 727
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
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Sec. 728
ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS
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Sec. 729
SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN
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Sec. 730
CASH GRANTS FOR NUTRITION EDUCATION
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Sec. 731
NUTRITION EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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Sec. 741
COORDINATION OF SCHOOL LUNCH, SCHOOL BREAKFAST, AND SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAMS
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Sec. 742
REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO PROVISION OF BENEFITS BASED ON CITIZENSHIP, ALIENAGE, OR IMMIGRATION STATUS UNDER THE RICHARD B. RUSSELL NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH ACT, THE CHILD NUTRITION ACT OF 1966, AND CERTAIN OTHER ACTS
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Sec. 801
DEFINITION OF CERTIFICATION PERIOD
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Sec. 802
DEFINITION OF COUPON
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Sec. 803
TREATMENT OF CHILDREN LIVING AT HOME
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Sec. 804
ADJUSTMENT OF THRIFTY FOOD PLAN
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Sec. 805
DEFINITION OF HOMELESS INDIVIDUAL
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Sec. 806
STATE OPTION FOR ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS
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Sec. 807
EARNINGS OF STUDENTS
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Sec. 808
ENERGY ASSISTANCE
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Sec. 809
DEDUCTIONS FROM INCOME
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Sec. 810
VEHICLE ALLOWANCE
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Sec. 811
VENDOR PAYMENTS FOR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING COUNTED AS INCOME
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Sec. 812
SIMPLIFIED CALCULATION OF INCOME FOR THE SELF-EMPLOYED
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Sec. 813
DOUBLED PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING FOOD STAMP PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
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Sec. 814
DISQUALIFICATION OF CONVICTED INDIVIDUALS
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Sec. 815
DISQUALIFICATION
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Sec. 816
CARETAKER EXEMPTION
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Sec. 817
EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
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Sec. 818
FOOD STAMP ELIGIBILITY
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Sec. 819
COMPARABLE TREATMENT FOR DISQUALIFICATION
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Sec. 820
DISQUALIFICATION FOR RECEIPT OF MULTIPLE FOOD STAMP BENEFITS
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Sec. 821
DISQUALIFICATION OF FLEEING FELONS
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Sec. 822
COOPERATION WITH CHILD SUPPORT AGENCIES
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Sec. 823
DISQUALIFICATION RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT ARREARS
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Sec. 824
WORK REQUIREMENT
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Sec. 825
ENCOURAGEMENT OF ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER SYSTEMS
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Sec. 826
VALUE OF MINIMUM ALLOTMENT
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Sec. 827
BENEFITS ON RECERTIFICATION
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Sec. 828
OPTIONAL COMBINED ALLOTMENT FOR EXPEDITED HOUSEHOLDS
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Sec. 829
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH OTHER MEANS-TESTED PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
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Sec. 830
ALLOTMENTS FOR HOUSEHOLDS RESIDING IN CENTERS
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Sec. 831
CONDITION PRECEDENT FOR APPROVAL OF RETAIL FOOD STORES AND WHOLESALE FOOD CONCERNS
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Sec. 832
AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH AUTHORIZATION PERIODS
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Sec. 833
INFORMATION FOR VERIFYING ELIGIBILITY FOR AUTHORIZATION
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Sec. 834
WAITING PERIOD FOR STORES THAT FAIL TO MEET AUTHORIZATION CRITERIA
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Sec. 835
OPERATION OF FOOD STAMP OFFICES
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Sec. 836
STATE EMPLOYEE AND TRAINING STANDARDS
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Sec. 837
EXCHANGE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION
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Sec. 838
EXPEDITED COUPON SERVICE
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Sec. 839
WITHDRAWING FAIR HEARING REQUESTS
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Sec. 840
INCOME, ELIGIBILITY, AND IMMIGRATION STATUS VERIFICATION SYSTEMS
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Sec. 841
INVESTIGATIONS
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Sec. 842
DISQUALIFICATION OF RETAILERS WHO INTENTIONALLY SUBMIT FALSIFIED APPLICATIONS
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Sec. 843
DISQUALIFICATION OF RETAILERS WHO ARE DISQUALIFIED UNDER THE WIC PROGRAM
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Sec. 844
COLLECTION OF OVERISSUANCES
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Sec. 845
AUTHORITY TO SUSPEND STORES VIOLATING PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS PENDING ADMINISTRATIVE AND JUDICIAL REVIEW
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EXPANDED CRIMINAL FORFEITURE FOR VIOLATIONS
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Sec. 847
LIMITATION ON FEDERAL MATCH
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Sec. 848
STANDARDS FOR ADMINISTRATION
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Sec. 849
WORK SUPPLEMENTATION OR SUPPORT PROGRAM
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Sec. 850
WAIVER AUTHORITY
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Sec. 851
RESPONSE TO WAIVERS
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Sec. 852
EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVES PROGRAM
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Sec. 853
REAUTHORIZATION
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Sec. 854
SIMPLIFIED FOOD STAMP PROGRAM
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Sec. 855
STUDY OF THE USE OF FOOD STAMPS TO PURCHASE VITAMINS AND MINERALS
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Sec. 856
DEFICIT REDUCTION
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Sec. 871
EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
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Sec. 872
FOOD BANK DEMONSTRATION PROJECT
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Sec. 873
HUNGER PREVENTION PROGRAMS
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Sec. 874
REPORT ON ENTITLEMENT COMMODITY PROCESSING
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Sec. 891
PROVISIONS TO ENCOURAGE ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER SYSTEMS
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Sec. 901
APPROPRIATION BY STATE LEGISLATURES
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Sec. 902
SANCTIONING FOR TESTING POSITIVE FOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
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Sec. 903
ELIMINATION OF HOUSING ASSISTANCE WITH RESPECT TO FUGITIVE FELONS AND PROBATION AND PAROLE VIOLATORS
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Sec. 904
SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING THE INABILITY OF THE NONCUSTODIAL PARENT TO PAY CHILD SUPPORT
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Sec. 905
ESTABLISHING NATIONAL GOALS TO PREVENT TEENAGE PREGNANCIES
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SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING ENFORCEMENT OF STATUTORY RAPE LAWS
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Sec. 907
PROVISIONS TO ENCOURAGE ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER SYSTEMS
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Sec. 908
REDUCTION OF BLOCK GRANTS TO STATES FOR SOCIAL SERVICES; USE OF VOUCHERS
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Sec. 909
RULES RELATING TO DENIAL OF EARNED INCOME CREDIT ON BASIS OF DISQUALIFIED INCOME
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Sec. 910
MODIFICATION OF ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME DEFINITION FOR EARNED INCOME CREDIT
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Sec. 911
FRAUD UNDER MEANS-TESTED WELFARE AND PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
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Sec. 912
ABSTINENCE EDUCATION
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CHANGE IN REFERENCE
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