Pub. L. 107–296, title XI, § 1104, as added by
Pub. L. 108–7, div. L, § 105(a)(3), Feb. 20, 2003,
117 Stat. 531, provided that: “The provisions of this subtitle [subtitle A (§§ 1101–1104) of title XI of
Pub. L. 107–296, enacting this part and amending section
1103 of Title
8, Immigration and Nationality] shall take effect on the date of the transfer of functions from the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization to officials of the Department of Homeland Security [functions transferred Mar. 1, 2003]”.