; and (B) such equitable relief as may be appropriate. 203. Existing leave usable for addressing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking An employee who is entitled to take paid or unpaid leave (including family, medical, sick, annual, personal, or similar leave) from employment, pursuant to State or local law, a collective bargaining agreement, or an employment benefits program or plan, may elect to substitute any period of such leave for an equivalent period of leave provided under section 202. 204. Emergency benefits (a) In general A State may use funds provided to the State under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) to provide nonrecurrent short-term emergency benefits to an individual for any period of leave the individual takes pursuant to section 202 of this Act. (b) Eligibility (1) In general An individual who is eligible for assistance under the State program funded under that part and for leave under section 202 shall be eligible for such emergency benefits, except as provided in paragraph (2). (2) Calculation In calculating eligibility for such emergency benefits, the State shall count only the cash available or accessible to the individual. (c) Timing (1) Applications An individual seeking emergency benefits under subsection (a) from a State shall submit an application to the State. (2) Benefits The State shall provide benefits to an eligible applicant under paragraph (1) on an expedited basis, and not later than seven days after the applicant submits an application under paragraph (1). 205. Rule of construction (a) More protective laws, agreements, programs, and plans Nothing in this title shall be construed to supersede any provision of any Federal, State, or local law, collective bargaining agreement, or employment benefits program or plan that provides— (1) greater leave rights for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking than the rights established under this Act