# § 1646. Derivative eligibility for benefits
section 1612(a)(3)(B) of this titlesection 1612(a)(3)(A) of this title
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an alien who under the provisions of this chapter is ineligible for benefits under the food stamp program (as defined in ) shall not be eligible for such benefits because the alien receives benefits under the supplemental security income program (as defined in ).
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**Source Credit**: (Pub. L. 104–193, title IV, § 436, as added Pub. L. 105–33, title V, § 5305(a), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 601.)
## Editorial Notes
### References in Text
This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title” meaning title IV of , , , which enacted this chapter, , and sections 611a and 1437y of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, amended , sections 32 and 6213 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code, and sections 1436a and 1471 of Title 42, and enacted provisions set out as notes under and . For complete classification of title IV to the Code, see Tables.
## Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
### Change of Name
References to the food stamp program established under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 considered to refer to the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under that Act, see , set out as a note under , Agriculture.
### Effective Date
Section effective, except as otherwise provided, as if included in the enactment of title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, , see , set out as an Effective Date of 1997 Amendment note under .