42 U.S.C. 405: Evidence, procedure, and certification for payments

2020

• Pub. L. 116–260, §801(a)(1), designated existing provisions as subpar. (A), substituted "shall" for "may" and "for the following:" and cls. (i) and (ii) for "from amounts available for administration of this chapter the reasonable costs (established by the Commissioner of Social Sec… (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021) Law text · (r)
• Pub. L. 116–260, §801(a)(2), substituted "for—" and cls. (i) and (ii) for "for the reasonable cost of carrying out such arrangement, and". (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021) Law text · (r)
• Pub. L. 116–260, §801(a)(3), substituted "all information regarding deceased individuals furnished to or maintained by the Commissioner under this subsection" for "such records as may be corrected under this section" and "by a Federal or State agency, provided that the requirements … (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021) Law text · (r)
• Pub. L. 116–260, §801(a)(4), added par. (7) and redesignated former pars. (7) and (8) as (8) and (9), respectively. (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021) Law text · (r)
• Pub. L. 116–260, §801(a)(5), substituted "provided by the Commissioner" for "provided by the Commission". (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021) Law text · (r)
• Pub. L. 116–260, §801(a)(6), realigned margins and, in subpar. (A)(i), inserted ", provided that the requirements of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (3) are met with respect to such agreement" before the semicolon. (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021) Law text · (r)
• Pub. L. 116–260, §801(a)(4), redesignated par. (9) as (10). (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021) Law text · (r)
• Pub. L. 116–260, §801(a)(7), added par. (11). (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021) Law text · (r)

2018

• Pub. L. 115–165, §201(a), added subpar. (C). (Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2018) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 115–165, §202(a)(1)(A), added subcl. (VII). (Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2018) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 115–165, §202(a)(1)(B), added cls. (iv) and (v). (Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2018) Law text · (j), (v)
• Pub. L. 115–165, §202(a)(2)(A), added subcl. (VI). (Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2018) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 115–165, §203(a), added subcl. (VII). (Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2018) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 115–165, §202(a)(2)(B), added cl. (vi). (Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2018) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 115–165, §102(a), added subpar. (D), redesignated former subpars. (D) to (G) as (E) to (H), respectively, in subpar. (E), substituted "(C), and (D)" for "and (C)", and, in subpar. (F), substituted "(E)" for "(D)" in two places. (Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2018) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 115–165, §105(a)(1), struck out subpar. (A) designation and subpar. (B) which related to report on periodic onsite reviews and other reviews of representative payees in connection with benefits under this subchapter. (Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2018) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 115–165, §101(b)(4), inserted concluding provisions. (Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2018) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 115–165, §101(b)(1)–(3), added cl. (iv). (Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2018) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 115–165, §101(a), added subpar. (C). (Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2018) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 115–165, §103(a)(1), added par. (11). (Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2018) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 115–165, §105(a)(2), added par. (12). (Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2018) Law text · (j)

2015

• Pub. L. 114–10, §501(a)(1), realigned margins of cl. (x) authorizing collection and use of names and social security account numbers for certain administrative purposes. (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015) Law text · (c)
• Pub. L. 114–10, §501(a)(2), redesignated cl. (x), prohibiting use of social security account numbers on checks issued for payment by governmental agencies, and cl. (xi) as cls. (xi) and (xii), respectively. (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015) Law text · (c), (xii)
• Pub. L. 114–10, §501(a)(3), added cl. (xiii). (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015) Law text · (c)
• Pub. L. 114–74 inserted "or divorced wife or divorced husband" after "the wife or husband". (Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015) Law text · (i)

2010

• Pub. L. 111–318, §2(a)(1), added cl. (x) prohibiting use of social security account numbers on checks issued for payment by governmental agencies. Law text · (c)
• Pub. L. 111–148, §1414(a)(2), added cl. (x) authorizing collection and use of names and social security account numbers for certain administrative purposes. (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) Law text · (c)
• Pub. L. 111–318, §2(b)(1), added cl. (xi). Law text · (c)
• Pub. L. 111–148, §6402(b)(3), added par. (9). (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) Law text · (r)

2008

• Pub. L. 110–246, §4002(b)(1)(B), (2)(V), substituted "Food and Nutrition Act of 2008" for "Food Stamp Act of 1977". (Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008) Law text · (c), (II)

2006

• Pub. L. 109–241 substituted "of Homeland Security" for "of Transportation" in two places. (Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2006) Law text · (p)

2004

• Pub. L. 108–458 designated existing provisions as subcl. (I) and added subcl. (II). (Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004) Law text · (c)
• Pub. L. 108–203, §411(a), substituted "and, in any case in which the Commissioner has not made a decision fully favorable to the individual, a transcript of the additional record and testimony" for "and a transcript of the additional record and testimony". (Social Security Protection Act of 2004) Law text · (g)
• Pub. L. 108–271 substituted "Government Accountability Office" for "General Accounting Office". (GAO Human Capital Reform Act of 2004) Law text · (i)
• Pub. L. 108–203, §103(a)(1), added subcls. (IV) and (V) and redesignated former subcl. (IV) as (VI). (Social Security Protection Act of 2004) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 108–203, §103(a)(2), added cl. (iii). (Social Security Protection Act of 2004) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 108–203, §103(a)(3), substituted "subparagraph (B)(i)(VI)" for "subparagraph (B)(i)(IV),," and "section 1383(a)(2)(B)(ii)(VI)" for "section 1383(a)(2)(B)(ii)(IV)". (Social Security Protection Act of 2004) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 108–203, §103(a)(4), added subcls. (IV) and (V). (Social Security Protection Act of 2004) Law text · (j), (V)
• Pub. L. 108–203, §105(a)(2), substituted "paragraph (10)" for "paragraph (9)". (Social Security Protection Act of 2004) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 108–203, §102(a)(1)(A), substituted "a certified community-based nonprofit social service agency (as defined in paragraph (9))" for "a community-based nonprofit social service agency licensed or bonded by the State". (Social Security Protection Act of 2004) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 108–203, §106(a)(2), added subpar. (E). Former subpar. (E) redesignated (F). (Social Security Protection Act of 2004) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 108–203, §106(a)(1), redesignated subpar. (E) as (F). Former subpar. (F) redesignated (G). (Social Security Protection Act of 2004) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 108–203, §105(a)(2), substituted "paragraph (10)" for "paragraph (9)". (Social Security Protection Act of 2004) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 108–203, §102(a)(1)(B), substituted "certified community-based nonprofit social service agencies (as defined in paragraph (9))" for "community-based nonprofit social service agencies". (Social Security Protection Act of 2004) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 108–203, §106(a)(1), redesignated subpar. (F) as (G). (Social Security Protection Act of 2004) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 108–203, §104(a)(2), which directed amendment of cl. (i) in concluding provisions by substituting "A qualified organization may not collect a fee from an individual for any month with respect to which the Commissioner of Social Security or a court of competent jurisdic… (Social Security Protection Act of 2004) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 108–203, §104(a)(1), substituted "Except as provided in the next sentence, a" for "A" in introductory provisions. (Social Security Protection Act of 2004) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 108–203, §105(a)(2), substituted "paragraph (10)" for "paragraph (9)" in introductory provisions. (Social Security Protection Act of 2004) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 108–203, §102(a)(1)(C), substituted "any certified community-based nonprofit social service agency (as defined in paragraph (9))" for "any community-based nonprofit social service agency which is bonded or licensed in each State in which it serves as a representative payee" in introductory … (Social Security Protection Act of 2004) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 108–203, §101(a)(1), designated first sentence of existing provisions as introductory provisions and inserted "In any case in which a representative payee that—" after "misused benefits.", added subpars (A) and (B), and designated second sentence of existing provisions as co… (Social Security Protection Act of 2004) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 108–203, §102(b)(1), amended par. (6) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (6) read as follows: "The Commissioner of Social Security shall include as a part of the annual report required under section 904 of this title information with respect to the implementation of the pre… (Social Security Protection Act of 2004) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 108–203, §105(a)(3), substituted "paragraph (10)" for "paragraph (9)". (Social Security Protection Act of 2004) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 108–203, §105(a)(1), (4), added par. (7) and redesignated former par. (7) as (8). (Social Security Protection Act of 2004) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 108–203, §105(a)(1), redesignated par. (7) as (8). Former par. (8) redesignated (9). (Social Security Protection Act of 2004) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 108–203, §101(a)(2), added par. (8). (Social Security Protection Act of 2004) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 108–203, §105(a)(1), redesignated par. (8) as (9). Former par. (9) redesignated (10). (Social Security Protection Act of 2004) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 108–203, §102(a)(1)(D), added par. (9). (Social Security Protection Act of 2004) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 108–203, §105(a)(1), redesignated par. (9) as (10). (Social Security Protection Act of 2004) Law text · (j)

2002

• Pub. L. 107–252 added par. (8). (Help America Vote Act of 2002) Law text · (r)

2001

• Pub. L. 107–90 inserted "(or five or more years of service, all of which accrues after December 31, 1995)" after "ten years of service". (Railroad Retirement and Survivors' Improvement Act of 2001) Law text · (i)

1999

• Pub. L. 106–169, §251(b)(2)(A), inserted "1007 or" before "1383(a)(2)". (Foster Care Independence Act of 1999) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 106–169, §251(b)(2)(B), inserted ", subchapter VIII," before "or subchapter XVI". (Foster Care Independence Act of 1999) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 106–169, §251(b)(2)(C), inserted ", 1011," before "or 1383a". (Foster Care Independence Act of 1999) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 106–169, §251(b)(2)(D), inserted ", the designation of such person as a representative payee has been revoked pursuant to section 1007(a) of this title," before "or payment of benefits" and ", subchapter VIII," before "or subchapter XVI". (Foster Care Independence Act of 1999) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 106–169, §251(b)(2)(E), inserted "whose designation as a representative payee has been revoked pursuant to section 1007(a) of this title," before "or with respect to whom" and ", subchapter VIII," before "or subchapter XVI". (Foster Care Independence Act of 1999) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 106–169, §251(b)(2)(F), inserted ", 1011," before "or 1383a". (Foster Care Independence Act of 1999) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 106–169, §251(b)(2)(G), inserted ", the designation of such person as a representative payee has been revoked pursuant to section 1007(a) of this title," before "or payment of benefits". (Foster Care Independence Act of 1999) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 106–169, §251(b)(2)(H), inserted ", section 1007 of this title," before "or section 1383(a)(2) of this title". (Foster Care Independence Act of 1999) Law text · (j), (ii)
• Pub. L. 106–169, §251(b)(2)(I), inserted "1007 or" before "1383(a)(2)". (Foster Care Independence Act of 1999) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 106–169, §251(b)(2)(J), inserted "1007 or" before "1383(a)(2)". (Foster Care Independence Act of 1999) Law text · (j)

1997

• Pub. L. 105–34, §1090(b)(1)(A), inserted at end "With respect to an application for a social security account number for an individual who has not attained the age of 18 before such application, such evidence shall include the information described in subparagraph (C)(ii)." (Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997) Law text · (c)
• Pub. L. 105–34, §1090(b)(1)(B), inserted "the Commissioner of Social Security and" after "available to" in second sentence. (Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997) Law text · (c)
• Pub. L. 105–34, §1090(b)(1)(C), added subpar. (H). (Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997) Law text · (c)

1996

• Pub. L. 104–193 inserted "an agency administering a program funded under part A of subchapter IV or" before "an agency operating" and substituted "part D of such subchapter" for "part A or D of subchapter IV of this chapter". (Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996) Law text · (c)
• Pub. L. 104–121, §105(a)(2)(A), amended subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (B) read as follows: "In the case of an individual entitled to benefits based on disability, if alcoholism or drug addiction is a contributing factor material to the Commissioner's determin… (Contract with America Advancement Act of 1996) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 104–121, §105(a)(2)(B), substituted "described in paragraph (1)(B)" for "entitled to benefits based on disability, if alcoholism or drug addiction is a contributing factor material to the Commissioner's determination that the individual is under a disability". (Contract with America Advancement Act of 1996) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 104–121, §105(a)(2)(C), substituted "described in paragraph (1)(B)." for "(if alcoholism or drug addiction is a contributing factor material to the Commissioner's determination that the individual is under a disability) is eligible for benefits under this subchapt… (Contract with America Advancement Act of 1996) Law text · (j)
• Pub. L. 104–121, §105(a)(2)(D), substituted "described in paragraph (1)(B)" for "entitled to benefits based on disability and alcoholism or drug addiction is a contributing factor material to the Commissioner's determination that the individual is under a disability". (Contract with America Advancement Act of 1996) Law text · (j)

1994

• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), substituted "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary". · (a)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), substituted wherever appearing "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary", "Commissioner's" for "Secretary's", "the Commissioner may" for "he may", "the Commissioner shall" for "he shall", and "the Commissioner's" for "his" except in the phra… · (b), (2)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §321(a)(7), realigned margin. · (b)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §321(a)(7), realigned margin. · (b)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), substituted "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary". · (b)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §321(c)(6)(B), substituted "Code of 1986" for "Code of 1954". · (c)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), substituted "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary" in two places and "the Commissioner deems" for "he deems". · (c)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §304(a)(1), substituted "(F)" for "(E)" in introductory provisions. · (c)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), substituted "In carrying out the Commissioner's duties" for "In carrying out his duties" in introductory provisions and "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary" wherever appearing. · (c)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), substituted "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary". · (c)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §321(a)(8), substituted "nonpublic" for "non-public". · (c)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), substituted "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary". · (c)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), substituted "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary" wherever appearing. · (c), (ii)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §321(a)(9)(B), redesignated the cl. (iii) as added by Pub. L. 101–624, §2201(b)(3), as cl. (iv). · (c)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §316(a), amended cl. (iii) as added by Pub. L. 101–624, §1735(a)(3), by inserting subcl. (I) designation before "In the administration" and by substituting subcls. (II) to (IV) for "The Secretary of Agriculture shall restrict, to the satisfaction of the Secretary of Health and Huma… · (c)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(1), in cl. (iii) as amended by Pub. L. 103–296, §316(a), substituted "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary of Health and Human Services". · (c), (IV)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §321(a)(9)(B), redesignated the cl. (iii) as added by Pub. L. 101–624, §2201(b)(3), as cl. (iv). Former cl. (iv) redesignated (v). · (c)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(1), in cl. (iv) as redesignated by Pub. L. 103–296, §321(a)(9)(B), substituted "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary of Health and Human Services" in two places. · (c)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §321(a)(9)(B), (C), redesignated cl. (iv) as (v), and substituted "policy set forth in clause (i)" for "policy set forth in subclause (I) of clause (i)" and "clause (ii)" for "subclause (II) of clause (i)". Former cl. (v) redesignated (vi). · (c)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §321(a)(9)(B), redesignated cl. (v) as (vi). Former cl. (vi) redesignated (vii). · (c)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §321(a)(9)(B), redesignated cl. (vi) as (vii). Former cl. (vii) added by Pub. L. 101–624, §1735(b), redesignated (viii). · (c)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §321(a)(9)(A), struck out cl. (vii) added by Pub. L. 101–624, §2201(c), which was substantially identical to the cl. (vii) added by Pub. L. 101–624, §1735(b). · (c)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §321(a)(9)(B), (D), redesignated the cl. (vii) added by Pub. L. 101–624, §1735(b), as (viii) and inserted "a social security account number or" before "a request for" in subcl. (IV). · (c)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §318, added cl. (ix). · (c)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(1), amended cl. (ix) as added by Pub. L. 103–296, §318, by substituting "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary of Health and Human Services" in two places. · (c)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), substituted "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary". · (c), (II)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §304(a)(3), added subpar. (E). Former subpar. (E) redesignated (F). · (c)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), in subpar. (E) added by Pub. L. 103–296, §304(a)(3), substituted "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary". · (c)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §304(a)(2), redesignated subpars. (E) and (F) as (F) and (G), respectively. · (c), (G)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), in subpars. (F) and (G) as redesignated by Pub. L. 103–296, §304(a)(2), substituted "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary" wherever appearing. · (c), (G)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), substituted "Commissioner's" for "Secretary's" and "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary". · (c)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), in introductory provisions, substituted "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary" and substituted "the Commissioner's" for "his" wherever appearing, in subpars. (A) and (B), substituted "Commissioner's" for "Secretary's", and in subpar. (C), subs… · (c)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), in introductory provisions substituted "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary" and substituted "the Commissioner's" for "his" in two places. · (c)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), substituted "Commissioner's" for "Secretary's" in two places. · (c)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), substituted "the Commissioner's" for "his" in introductory provisions, "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary" in cl. (ii), and "Commissioner's" for "Secretary's" in closing provisions. · (c)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §321(c)(3), inserted "or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986" after "Code of 1954". · (c)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), substituted "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary" wherever appearing and "the Commissioner's" for "his" before "records" in two places in par. (7). · (c), (J), (6), (7)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §206(a)(1)(B), added par. (8). Former par. (8) redesignated (9). · (c)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §206(a)(1)(A), redesignated par. (8) as (9). · (c)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), in par. (9) as redesignated by Pub. L. 103–296, §206(a)(1)(A), substituted "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary". · (c)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), substituted "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary" wherever appearing, "the Commissioner's" for "his" before "jurisdiction", and "by the Commissioner" for "by him". · (d)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), substituted "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary". · (e)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), substituted "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary" wherever appearing, "the Commissioner's" for "his" wherever appearing except in second sentence, and "the Commissioner files" for "he files". · (g)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), substituted "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary" wherever appearing. · (h)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), substituted "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary" wherever appearing and "Commissioner's" for "Secretary's". · (i)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §321(a)(10), made technical amendment to heading. · (j)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §201(a)(1)(A), designated existing provisions as subpar. (A), in last sentence inserted ", if the interest of the individual under this subchapter would be served thereby," after "payee or", and added subpar. (B). · (j)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), in par. (1) as amended by Pub. L. 103–296, §201(a)(1)(A), substituted "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary" wherever appearing and "Commissioner's" for "Secretary's" in two places in subpar. (B). · (j)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), substituted "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary" wherever appearing. · (j)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §201(a)(2)(A), added cl. (v). · (j)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), in cl. (v) as added by Pub. L. 103–296, §201(a)(2)(A), substituted "Commissioner's" for "Secretary's" in introductory provisions and "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary" in subcl. (IV) and closing provisions. · (j)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), substituted "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary" in two places. · (j)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §201(a)(1)(B), substituted ", under the age of 15 years, or (if alcoholism or drug addiction is a contributing factor material to the Secretary's determination that the individual is under a disability) is eligible for benefits under this subchapter by re… · (j)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), in subcl. (II) as amended by Pub. L. 103–296, §201(a)(1)(B), substituted "Commissioner's" for "Secretary's" in two places. · (j)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), substituted "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary" wherever appearing and "Commissioner's" for "Secretary's" in par. (2)(E)(i) and (ii). · (j), (E), (3), (B), (D)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §201(a)(2)(B)(i), designated existing provisions as cl. (i), redesignated former cls. (i) and (ii) as subcls. (I) and (II), respectively, added new subcl. (II) and struck out former subcl. (II) (as redesignated) which read "$25.00 per month.", inserted "The Secre… · (j)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), in subpar. (A) as amended by Pub. L. 103–296, §201(a)(2)(B)(i), substituted "Commissioner's" for "Secretary's" and "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary". · (j)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §201(a)(2)(B)(ii), in introductory provisions, inserted "State or local government agency whose mission is to carry out income maintenance, social service, or health care-related activities, any State or local government agency with fiduciary responsibilities, or… · (j)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), substituted "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary" wherever appearing. · (j)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §201(a)(2)(B)(iii), struck out subpar. (D) which read as follows: "This paragraph shall cease to be effective on July 1, 1994." · (j)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), substituted "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary" wherever appearing. · (j)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §321(f)(2)(A), made technical correction to Pub. L. 101–508, §5105(d)(1)(A). See 1990 Amendment note below. · (j)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), in par. (6) as amended by Pub. L. 103–296, §321(f)(2)(A), substituted "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary" wherever appearing. · (j)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §201(a)(2)(C), added par. (7). · (j)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), substituted "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary". · (k)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(2), (4), substituted "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary", "Social Security Administration" for "Department of Health and Human Services", "by the Commissioner" for "by him", "upon the Commissioner" for "upon him", and "the Commissioner's" for "his… · (l)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), substituted "Commissioner of Social Security may, in the Commissioner's discretion" for "Secretary may, in his discretion". · (n)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), substituted "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary" wherever appearing, "the Commissioner's" for "Secretary's" in par. (1), and "to the Commissioner" for "to him" in par. (2). · (p), (2)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), substituted "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary" wherever appearing, "the Commissioner finds" for "he finds" in subsec. (q)(2), and "the Commissioner may" for "he may" in subsec. (q)(3). · (q), (r)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §321(a)(11), made technical amendment to heading. · (s)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), substituted "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary" in two places in introductory provisions. · (s)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), substituted "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary" in closing provisions. · (t)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §206(d)(1), added subsec. (u). · (u)
• Pub. L. 103–296, §107(a)(4), in subsec. (u) added by Pub. L. 103–296, §206(d)(1), substituted "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary" wherever appearing. · (u)

1990

• Pub. L. 101–508, §5107(a)(1), added par. (3). · (b)
• Pub. L. 101–624, §§1735(a), (b), 2201(b), (c), made similar amendments redesignating subcls. (I) and (II) of former cl. (i) as cls. (i) and (ii), respectively, adding two cls. (iii) which are different, redesignating former cls. (ii) to (iv) as (iv) to (vi), respectively, and add… · (c)
• Pub. L. 101–508, §5105(a)(1)(A), inserted heading "Representative payees". · (j)
• Pub. L. 101–508, §5105(a)(1)(A), amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as follows: "When it appears to the Secretary that the interest of an applicant entitled to a payment would be served thereby, certification of payment may be made, regardless of the legal… · (j)
• Pub. L. 101–508, §5105(a)(2)(A)(i), amended par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (2) read as follows: "Any certification made under paragraph (1) for payment to a person other than the individual entitled to such payment must be made on the basis of an investigation, carried… · (j)
• Pub. L. 101–508, §5105(b)(1)(A)(i), (ii), redesignated subpars. (C) and (D) as (B) and (C), respectively, and struck out former subpar. (B) which read as follows: "Subparagraph (A) shall not apply in any case where the other person to whom such payment is made is a parent or… · (j), (C)
• Pub. L. 101–508, §5105(b)(1)(A)(ii), (iii), redesignated subpar. (E) as (D) and substituted "(A), (B), and (C)" for "(A), (B), (C), and (D)". Former subpar. (D) redesignated (C). · (j)
• Pub. L. 101–508, §5105(b)(1)(A)(ii), (iv), added subpars. (E) and (F) and redesignated former subpar. (E) as (D). · (j), (F)
• Pub. L. 101–508, §5105(a)(3)(A)(i), added par. (4). Former par. (4) redesignated (5). · (j)
• Pub. L. 101–508, §5105(c)(1), added par. (5) relating to negligent failure of the Secretary to investigate or monitor. Former par. (5), relating to annual report, redesignated (6). · (j)
• Pub. L. 101–508, §5105(a)(3)(A)(i), redesignated par. (4), relating to annual report, as (5). · (j)
• Pub. L. 101–508, §5105(d)(1)(A), as amended by Pub. L. 103–296, §321(f)(2)(A), amended par. (6) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (6) read as follows: · (j)
• Pub. L. 101–508, §5105(c)(1), redesignated par. (5), relating to annual report, as (6). · (j)
• Pub. L. 101–508, §5109(a)(1), added subsec. (s). · (s)

1989

• Pub. L. 101–239, §10304, struck out "if there is an absence of an entry in the Secretary's records of wages having been paid by such employer to such individual in such period" before semicolon at end. · (c)
• Pub. L. 101–239, §10303(a), added subsec. (t). · (t)

1988

• Pub. L. 100–647, §8009(a)(1), inserted "and subparagraph (E)" after "subparagraph (A)". · (c)
• Pub. L. 100–485, §125(a)(1), designated existing provisions as subcl. (I) and added subcl. (II). · (c)
• Pub. L. 100–485, §125(a)(2), substituted "subclause (I) of clause (i)" for "clause (i) of this subparagraph" and inserted at end "If and to the extent that any such provision is inconsistent with the requirement set forth in subclause (II) of clause (i), such provision shall,… · (c)
• Pub. L. 100–647, §8016(a)(1), substituted "of this Act" for "of the Social Security Act", which for purposes of codification was translated as "of this chapter". · (c)
• Pub. L. 100–647, §8008(a)(2), added subpar. (D). Former subpar. (D) redesignated (E). · (c)
• Pub. L. 100–647, §8009(a)(3), added subpar. (E). Former subpar. (E) redesignated (F). · (c)
• Pub. L. 100–647, §8008(a)(1), redesignated former subpar. (D) as (E). · (c)
• Pub. L. 100–647, §8009(a)(2), redesignated former subpar. (E) as (F). · (c)
• Pub. L. 100–647, §8015(a)(1), substituted "the Secretary shall not make determinations as to the amounts of remuneration for such service, or the periods in which or for which such remuneration was paid" for "the Secretary shall not make determinations as to whether an individual ha… · (p)

1986

• Pub. L. 99–509, §9002(c)(2)(A), inserted "(as in effect prior to December 31, 1986)". · (c)
• Pub. L. 99–509, §9002(c)(2)(B), inserted "(as in effect prior to December 31, 1986)" and "(as so in effect)". · (c)

1984

• Pub. L. 98–369, §2663(a)(4)(A), inserted "of 1937 or 1974" after "Railroad Retirement Act" in two places. · (c)
• Pub. L. 98–369, §2663(a)(4)(B), inserted "or section 7(b)(7) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974". · (c)
• Pub. L. 98–369, §2663(a)(4)(C), substituted "an order" for "on order". · (e)
• Pub. L. 98–369, §2663(a)(4)(D), substituted "section 1331 or 1346 of title 28" for "section 24 of the Judicial Code of the United States". See Codification note above. · (h)
• Pub. L. 98–369, §2663(a)(4)(E), substituted "the Fiscal Service of the Department of the Treasury" for "the Division of Disbursement of the Treasury Department". · (i)
• Pub. L. 98–460 designated existing provisions as par. (1) and added pars. (2) to (4). · (j)
• Pub. L. 98–369, §2663(j)(4), substituted "Department of Health and Human Services" for "Federal Security Agency". · (l)
• Pub. L. 98–369, §2663(a)(4)(F), substituted "section 3122 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954" for "section 1420(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1939". · (p)
• Pub. L. 98–369, §2661(h)(1), substituted "subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (3)" for "paragraph (3)(A) and (B)". · (r)
• Pub. L. 98–369, §2661(h)(2), substituted "this Act" for "the Act" which was translated as "this title". · (r)

1983

• Pub. L. 98–21, §§301(d)(1), 309(i)(1), in par. (1) inserted "divorced husband," after "husband,", "surviving divorced husband," after "widower,", and "surviving divorced father," after "surviving divorced mother,". · (b)
• Pub. L. 97–455 designated existing provisions as par. (1) and added par. (2). · (b)
• Pub. L. 98–21, §§301(d)(2), 309(i)(2), inserted "surviving divorced husband," after "wife," and "surviving divorced father," after "surviving divorced mother,". · (c)
• Pub. L. 98–21, §345(a), added subpar. (D). · (c)
• Pub. L. 98–21, §336, added subsec. (r). · (r)

1980

• Pub. L. 96–265, §305(a), inserted provisions relating to the information that must accompany a decision by the Secretary. · (b)
• Pub. L. 96–265, §307, substituted "The court may, on motion of the Secretary made for good cause shown before he files his answer, remand the case to the Secretary for further action by the Secretary, and it may at any time order additional evidence to be taken before the Secretary, bu… · (g)

1978

• Pub. L. 95–600 substituted "Secretary of Transportation" for "Secretary of the Treasury" in two places. · (p)

1977

• Pub. L. 95–216, §353(f)(2)(A), struck out "(as defined in section 411(e) of this title)" after "taxable year". · (c)
• Pub. L. 95–216, §353(f)(2)(B), added subpar. (D). · (c)
• Pub. L. 95–216, §353(f)(2)(C), inserted "before 1978" after "calendar year". · (o)

1976

• Pub. L. 94–202 substituted provisions that a request for a hearing following the decision of the Secretary be made within sixty days after notice of such decision is received for provisions which authorized the Secretary to prescribe by regulation the period within which to file a requ… · (b)
• Pub. L. 94–455 added subpar. (C). · (c)

1974

• Pub. L. 93–445, §302(a), inserted parenthetical provision covering service under the Railroad Retirement Acts of 1937 and 1974 and certification to the Railroad Retirement Board and payment on behalf of the Managing Trustee in accordance with the provisions of the Railroad Retirement A… · (i)
• Pub. L. 93–445, §303, substituted "annuity under section 2 of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974" for "section 5 of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1937", "section 6(b) of such Act" for "subsection (f)(1) of such section", and "section 3(i) of such Act" for "section 4 of such Act". · (o)

1972

• Pub. L. 92–603 designated existing provisions as par. (A) and added par. (B). · (c)

1970

• Pub. L. 91–452 struck out subsec. (f) which related to the immunity from prosecution of any person compelled to testify or produce evidence after claiming his privilege against self-incrimination. · (f)

1968

• Pub. L. 90–248, §171(a), added subsec. (q). · (q)

1965

• Pub. L. 89–97, §308(d)(9), substituted in second sentence "wife, divorced wife, widow, surviving divorced wife, surviving divorced mother," for "wife, widow, former wife divorced,". · (b)
• Pub. L. 89–97, §308(d)(10), substituted "surviving divorced wife, surviving divorced mother," for "former wife divorced,". · (c)
• Pub. L. 89–97, §330, provided that Secretary of the Treasury may authorize surviving payee or payees of a combined benefit check to cash one or more such checks which were not negotiated before one of payees died, provided that part of proceeds from each check that represents an overpa… · (n)

1961

• Pub. L. 87–293 provided that head of Federal agency having control of service or such agents as the head may designate would make determinations with respect to employment and wages in case of service performed by volunteers and volunteer leaders in Peace Corps. · (p)

1960

• Pub. L. 86–778, §102(f)(2), authorized the Secretary to add, change, or delete entries to conform his records to assessments of amounts due under an agreement pursuant to section 418 of this title, if such assessments are made within the period specified in subsection (q) of such… · (c)
• Pub. L. 86–507 inserted "or by certified mail" after "registered mail" in two places. · (d)
• Pub. L. 86–778, §702(a), inserted sentence providing that any action instituted in accordance with this subsection shall survive notwithstanding any change in the person occupying the office of Secretary or any vacancy in such office. · (g)
• Pub. L. 86–778, §103(j)(2)(E), substituted "subsection (l)(1)" for "subsection (m)(1)". · (p)