To amend section 3716 of title 31, United States Code, to reestablish the period of limitations for claims of the United States that may be collected by garnishing payments received from the Government.

In general— Section 3716(e)(1) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by striking “no limitation on the period within which an offset may be initiated or taken pursuant to this section shall be effective” and inserting “this section shall not apply to a claim under this subchapter that has been outstanding for more than 10 years”.

Applicability— The amendment made by this section shall apply to claims under subchapter II of chapter 37 of title 31, United States Code, arising before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.