; (2) each of the States, including each political subdivision of a State; and (3) all territory that is subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (b) Applicability to proceedings This Act— (1) shall apply to any judicial or administrative proceeding that is commenced in any court or agency in any jurisdiction that is subject to this Act; and (2) shall not apply to criminal proceedings or with respect to child support payments. (c) Court in which application may be made When, under this Act, any application is required to be made to a court in which no proceeding has already been commenced with respect to a matter, that application may be made to any court that would otherwise have jurisdiction over the matter. (d) Notification (1) In general The head of the Government agency that employs a Federal worker, or at which a Federal worker performs services, as applicable, shall provide the Federal worker with written notice regarding the benefits provided under this Act— (A) on the date on which the individual becomes a Federal worker