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42 U.S.C. 670: Congressional declaration of purpose; authorization of appropriations
Created in 1980 by Public Law 96-272. Changed by 4 later laws. 1 bill in this Congress would change it.
4 other sections of the Code cite this one, including 20 U.S.C. 1087vv, 34 U.S.C. 20705a, 42 U.S.C. 5106, 42 U.S.C. 5106a.
3 parts of federal rules cite it as their authority, written by Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services (3).
- past change
- enacted this Congress
- proposed
This Congress
- H.R. 10745 Yaeli Martinez Child Protection Act · introduced · would change 479C
How it got here
2018
- Pub. L. 115–123 substituted "June 1, 1995), adoption assistance for children with special needs, kinship guardianship assistance, and prevention services or programs specified in section 671(e)(1) of this title, there are authorized to be appropriated for each fiscal year such sums" for "June 1, 19… (Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018) Law text
1996
- Pub. L. 104–193 substituted "would have been eligible" for "would be eligible" and inserted "(as such plan was in effect on June 1, 1995)" after "part A". (Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996) Law text
1986
- Pub. L. 99–514 substituted "foster care and transitional independent living programs for children who otherwise would be eligible for assistance under the State's plan approved under part A and adoption assistance for children with special needs" for "foster care, adoption assistance, and transitio…
- Pub. L. 99–272 substituted "foster care, adoption assistance, and transitional independent living programs" for "foster care and adoption assistance".
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.