Effective date; transition

(a) Effective date This Act and the amendments made by this Act take effect on the first day of the first fiscal year that begins at least 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Transition for current recipients An individual who, as of the day before the effective date under subsection (a), is a qualified alien (as defined in section 431 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, as in effect on the day before that date) lawfully receiving benefits under a Federal welfare program shall remain eligible for such benefits for not more than 180 days after the effective date, to allow for redetermination or orderly transition off the program.