110 STAT. 2950 PUBLIC LAW 104-204—SEPT. 26, 1996 "(f) SUNSET.—This section shall not apply to benefits for services furnished on or after September 30, 2001.". Applicability. (b) EFFECTIVE DATE. —The amendments made by this section 42 USC 300gg-5 shall apply with respect to group health plans for plan years begin- TM*®" ning on or after January 1, 1998. This Act may be cited as the "Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1997". Approved September 26, 1996. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3666: HOUSE REPORTS: Nos. 104-628 (Comm. on Appropriations) and 104-812 (Comm. of Conference). SENATE REPORTS: No. 104-318 (Comm. on Appropriations). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 142 (1996): June 25, 26, considered and passed House. Sept. 3 -5, considered and passed Senate, amended. Sept. 24, House agreed to conference report. Sept. 25, Senate agreed to conference report. WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 32 (1996): Sept. 26, Presidential remarks and statement.
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