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Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006
P.L. 109-432

Overview

Major Provisions of the Act

• Amended section 1903(x) of title XIX of the Social Security Act (the Act) (42 U.S.C. § 1386b) by including all foster children assisted by titles IV-B and IV-E of the Act and children receiving title IV-E adoption assistance in the groups exempt from the requirement to present documentary evidence of citizenship or nationality if they declare themselves to be citizens or nationals of the United States
• Added a new provision to title IV-E of the Act to require that State plans include procedures for verifying the citizenship or immigration status of children in foster care under State responsibility under titles IV-B or IV-E
• Amended section 1123A of the Act (42 U.S.C. 1320a-2a) to include review of State conformity with this requirement in the Child and Family Services Reviews (CSFRs)

Updated on October 29, 2009