Jurisdiction

(a) Jurisdiction This Act shall apply to— (1) the United States; (2) each of the States, including each political subdivision of a State; and (3) all territory that is subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (b) Applicability to proceedings This Act— (1) shall apply to any judicial or administrative proceeding that is commenced in any court or agency in any jurisdiction that is subject to this Act; and (2) shall not apply to criminal proceedings or with respect to child support payments. (c) Court in which application may be made When, under this Act, any application is required to be made to a court in which no proceeding has already been commenced with respect to a matter, that application may be made to any court that would otherwise have jurisdiction over the matter. (d) Notification (1) In general The head of the Government agency that employs a Federal worker, or at which a Federal worker performs services, as applicable, shall provide the Federal worker with written notice regarding the benefits provided under this Act— (A) on the date on which the individual becomes a Federal worker; and (B) periodically after the date described in subparagraph (A), including on the date on which any shutdown begins. (2) Legislative and judicial branch With respect to a Federal worker in a Government agency in the legislative branch or judicial branch (or, in the case of a Federal worker who is an employee of a contractor, who provides services at a Government agency in the legislative branch or judicial branch), the officer or employee at the Government agency who has the final authority to appoint, hire, discharge, and set the terms, conditions, or privileges of the employment of the Federal worker shall provide the notice required under paragraph (1).