### Question
How does the law define foreign reciprocating country?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 659a*, **foreign reciprocating country** is defined as:

> a foreign country (or political subdivision thereof) with respect to which the Secretary has made a declaration pursuant to subsection (a)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 659a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER IV-GRANTS TO STATES FOR AID AND SERVICES TO NEEDY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND FOR CHILD-WELFARE SERVICES > Part D-Child Support and Establishment of Paternity**

