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42 U.S.C. 613: Evaluation of temporary assistance for needy families and related programs

Created in 1996 by the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-193). Changed by 8 later laws. 1 bill in this Congress would change it.

2 other sections of the Code cite this one, including 42 U.S.C. 603, 42 U.S.C. 612.

1 part of federal rules cite it as their authority, written by Office of Family Assistance (Assistance Programs), Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services (1).

This Congress

  • H.R. 9877 Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026 · introduced · would change (h)

How it got here

2017

  • Pub. L. 115–31 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to research, evaluations, and national studies. (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017) Law text

2014

  • Pub. L. 113–235 substituted "Funds made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year shall be used" for "Out of any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated, there are appropriated $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2012" in introductory provisions. (Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015) Law text · (h)

2012

  • Pub. L. 112–96 substituted "fiscal year 2012" for "each of fiscal years 1997 through 2002" in introductory provisions. (Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012) Law text · (h)

2008

  • Pub. L. 110–246, §4002(b)(1)(D), (2)(V), substituted "supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits" for "food stamp". (Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008) Law text · (i)

1999

  • Pub. L. 106–169 made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to August 22, 1996. (Foster Care Independence Act of 1999) Law text · (g)

1998

  • Pub. L. 105–200 substituted "Education and the Workforce" for "Economic and Educational Opportunities". (Child Support Performance and Incentive Act of 1998) Law text · (g)

1997

  • Pub. L. 105–33, §5514(c), made technical amendment to directory language of Pub. L. 104–193, §103(a)(1), which enacted this section. (Balanced Budget Act of 1997) Law text
  • Pub. L. 105–33, §5509(a), inserted ", directly or through grants, contracts, or interagency agreements," before "shall conduct" and substituted "section 607" for "section 609". (Balanced Budget Act of 1997) Law text · (a)
  • Pub. L. 105–33, §5509(b), amended heading and text of par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: (Balanced Budget Act of 1997) Law text · (e)
  • Pub. L. 105–33, §5509(c), substituted "August 22, 1996" for "September 30, 1995". (Balanced Budget Act of 1997) Law text · (h)
  • Pub. L. 105–33, §5509(d)(1), substituted "May 31, 1998" for "90 days after August 22, 1996". (Balanced Budget Act of 1997) Law text · (i)
  • Pub. L. 105–33, §5509(d)(2), substituted ", to the extent available, county-by-county" for "the county-by-county". (Balanced Budget Act of 1997) Law text · (i)
  • Pub. L. 105–33, §5001(f), added subsec. (j). (Balanced Budget Act of 1997) Law text · (j)

Text, outline and history from the official U.S. Code (2024 edition) on GovInfo, published by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel. Changes made after that edition appear under This Congress.