Authorization for verification of eligibility for State and local public benefits

U.S.C. Title 8 - ALIENS AND NATIONALITY 8 U.S.C. United States Code, 2023 Edition Title 8 - ALIENS AND NATIONALITY CHAPTER 14 - RESTRICTING WELFARE AND PUBLIC BENEFITS FOR ALIENS SUBCHAPTER II - ELIGIBILITY FOR STATE AND LOCAL PUBLIC BENEFITS PROGRAMS Sec. 1625 - Authorization for verification of eligibility for State and local public benefits From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov

§1625. Authorization for verification of eligibility for State and local public benefits

A State or political subdivision of a State is authorized to require an applicant for State and local public benefits (as defined in section 1621(c) of this title) to provide proof of eligibility.

(Pub. L. 104–193, title IV, §413, as added Pub. L. 105–33, title V, §5307(a), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 602.)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date Section effective, except as otherwise provided, as if included in the enactment of title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104–193, see section 5308 of Pub. L. 105–33, set out as an Effective Date of 1997 Amendment note under section 1612 of this title.