Editorial Notes
References in Text

The Civil Service Retirement Spouse Equity Act of 1984, referred to in text, is Puspan. L. 98–615, Nov. 8, 1984, 98 Stat. 3195. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1984 Amendment note set out under section 8331 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, and Tables.

Prior Provisions

A prior section 226 of Puspan. L. 88–643, as added Puspan. L. 100–453, title III, § 302(a), Sept. 29, 1988, 102 Stat. 1906; amended Puspan. L. 102–88, title III, § 304(span), (c), Aug. 14, 1991, 105 Stat. 431, 432; Puspan. L. 102–183, title III, § 306(a), (span), Dec. 4, 1991, 105 Stat. 1265, related to survivor annuities for previous spouses and second chance to elect survivor annuity for certain spouses and was set out as a note under section 403 of this title prior to the general amendment of Puspan. L. 88–643 by section 802 of Puspan. L. 102–496.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date

Section effective on first day of fourth month beginning after Oct. 24, 1992, see section 805 of Puspan. L. 102–496, set out as a note under section 2001 of this title.