In this chapter:

1. (1) The terms “captive status” and “former captive” have the meanings given those terms in section 559 of title 37.
2. (2) The term “dependent” has the meaning given that term in section 551 of that title.

(Added Pub. L. 99–399, title VIII, § 806(d)(1), Aug. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 887, and Pub. L. 100–26, § 7(k)(6), Apr. 21, 1987, 101 Stat. 284.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1987—Pub. L. 100–26, substituted “The terms ‘captive’ ” for “ ‘Captive’ ” in par. (1) and “The term ‘dependent’ ” for “ ‘Dependent’ ” in par. (2).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Pub. L. 99–399, title VIII, § 806(d)(3), Aug. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 888, provided that:

“Chapter 110 of title 10, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1), shall apply with respect to persons whose captive status begins after

January 21, 1981.”