### Question
How does ELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL BENEFITS define designated Federal program?


### Answer
Under *8 U.S.C. § 1612*, **designated Federal program** is defined as:

> any of the following:


#### (A) Temporary assistance for needy families


The program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.]

#### Citation:
  - *8 U.S.C. § 1612*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14-RESTRICTING WELFARE AND PUBLIC BENEFITS FOR ALIENS > SUBCHAPTER I-ELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL BENEFITS**

