8 U.S.C. § 1625

Authorization for verification of eligibility for State and local public benefits

A State or political subdivision of a State is authorized to require an applicant for State and local public benefits (as defined in section 1621(c) of this title ) to provide proof of eligibility.

( Pub. L. 104–193, title IV, § 413 , as added Pub. L. 105–33, title V, § 5307(a) , Aug. 5, 1997 , 111 Stat. 602 .)