; application of amendments (a) Effective date Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Application of amendments (1) The amendments made by this Act shall not apply with respect to conduct that occurs before the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) The amendments made by this Act shall not apply with respect to certification periods that begin before the date of the enactment of this Act. (3) The amendment made by section 4 shall not apply with respect to EBT cards issued before the date of the enactment of this Act.