; and (B) in paragraph (38), by striking Puerto Rico, . (2) Effective date The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall take effect on the date of issuance of the Proclamation. (f) Rule of construction Nothing in this section limits the authority of the United States to change any requirement for United States citizenship. 212. Individual rights to economic benefits and grants (a) Rights and benefits (1) In general Any vested rights and benefits that accrue to residents of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico under the laws of the United States from past services or contributions, such as rights and benefits for veterans of the Armed Forces or eligible relatives of veterans of the Armed Forces, retired Federal Government employees, or beneficiaries of old age, disability, or survivor benefits under the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 301 et seq. ), shall not be interrupted after the date of issuance of the Proclamation, but shall continue until the date on which the rights and benefits are extinguished according to applicable Federal law. (2) Agreement required All services to be provided as part of the rights and benefits described in paragraph (1) shall be made available through the government of the nation of Puerto Rico in accordance with agreements entered into by the government of the nation of Puerto Rico and the Government of the United States. (b) Social Security system (1) In general Notwithstanding subsection (a) and subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary of the Treasury shall transfer all contributions made by employees and employers in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to the Social Security system under the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 301 et seq. ) with respect to individuals who, as of the date of issuance of the Proclamation, are residents of the nation of Puerto Rico and are not yet eligible for old age, disability, or survivor benefits under the Social Security system to the government of the nation of Puerto Rico on the date on which the government of the nation of Puerto Rico establishes a social