Delayed enforcement for government-funded programs

(a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Secretary shall delay all enforcement relating to the provisions of this Act, or the amendments made by this Act, with respect to a Federal, State, or local governmental agency, or an entity operating under a grant, contract, or other agreement for such agency, until the day that is 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Extension option The Secretary may extend the 2-year delay period in enforcement under subsection (a) with respect to a Federal, State, or local governmental agency, or an entity operating under a grant, contract, or other agreement for such agency, for an additional 1-year period, if, through a process established by the Secretary, the Secretary determines the delay appropriate. In applying the preceding sentence, a delay in issuing the regulations required under section 307 shall be deemed a reason to extend the delayed enforcement period. (c) Delay of enforcement through civil actions by domestic employees providing services funded under Medicaid No action may be brought under section 118(a)(3) against an employer of a domestic employee that receives payment under a State Medicaid plan or waiver under title XIX of the Social Security Act for providing any services described in section 307(b), until on or after the date that is 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act.