### Question
How is the "date of acquisition" defined?


### Answer
The term **date of acquisition** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 604* as follows -

> the date on which a binding contract to acquire, construct, or reconstruct the principal residence to which this subparagraph applies is entered into

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 604*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER IV-GRANTS TO STATES FOR AID AND SERVICES TO NEEDY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND FOR CHILD-WELFARE SERVICES > Part A-Block Grants to States for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families**

