### Question
How does SOCIAL SECURITY define bonus year?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 603*, **bonus year** is defined as:

> fiscal years 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 603*
  - 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 A-Block Grants to States for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families**

