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42 U.S.C. § 2991h (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2991h. Appeals, notice, and hearing
(a) The Commissioner shall prescribe procedures to assure that—
(1) financial assistance under this subchapter shall not be suspended, except in emergency situations, unless the assisted agency has been given reasonable notice and opportunity to show cause why such action should not be taken; and
(2) financial assistance under this subchapter shall not be terminated, and application for refunding shall not be denied, and a suspension of financial assistance shall not be continued for longer than thirty days, unless the assisted agency has been afforded reasonable notice and opportunity for a full and fair hearing.
(b) If an application is rejected on the grounds that the applicant is ineligible or that activities proposed by the applicant are ineligible for funding, the applicant may appeal to the Secretary, not later than 30 days after the date of receipt of notification of such rejection, for a review of the grounds for such rejection. On appeal, if the Secretary finds that an applicant is eligible or that its proposed activities are eligible, such eligibility shall not be effective until the next cycle of grant proposals are considered by the Administration.
(Pub. L. 88–452, title VIII, § 810, formerly § 809, as added Pub. L. 93–644, § 11, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2326; renumbered § 810, Pub. L. 100–175, title V, § 502(3), Nov. 29, 1987, 101 Stat. 973; amended Pub. L. 102–375, title VIII, § 822(10), Sept. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 1298.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 810 of Pub. L. 88–452 was renumbered section 811 and is classified to section 2992 of this title.
Another prior section 810 of Pub. L. 88–452, title VIII, as added Pub. L. 90–222, title I, § 110, Dec. 23, 1967, 81 Stat. 722, related to authority to establish full-time programs and was classified to section 2992 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 93–113, title VI, § 603, Oct. 1, 1973, 87 Stat. 417.
heading: Amendments
text: 1992—Pub. L. 102–375 substituted “Commissioner” for “Secretary”, designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), and added subsec. (b).
42 U.S.C. § 2992–1 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2992–1. Annual report
The Secretary shall, not later than January 31 of each year, prepare and transmit to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives an annual report on the social and economic conditions of American Indians, Native Hawaiians, other Native American Pacific Islanders (including American Samoan Natives), and Alaska Natives, together with such recommendations to Congress as the Secretary considers to be appropriate.
(Pub. L. 88–452, title VIII, § 811A, as added Pub. L. 102–375, title VIII, § 822(12), Sept. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 1299.)
42 U.S.C. § 2992a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2992a. Labor standards
All laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors in the construction, alteration, or repair, including painting or decorating, of buildings or other facilities in connection with projects assisted under this subchapter, shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality, as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with sections 3141–3144, 3146, and 3147 of title 40. The Secretary of Labor shall have, with respect to such labor standards, the authority and functions set forth in Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of 1950, and section 3145 of title 40.
(Pub. L. 88–452, title VIII, § 812, formerly § 811, as added Pub. L. 93–644, § 11, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2327; renumbered § 812, Pub. L. 100–175, title V, § 502(3), Nov. 29, 1987, 101 Stat. 973.)
heading: References in Text
text: Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of 1950, referred to in text, is Reorg. Plan No. 14 of 1950, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3176, 64 Stat. 1267, which is set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
heading: Codification
text: In text, “sections 3141–3144, 3146, and 3147 of title 40” substituted for “the Davis-Bacon Act” and “section 3145 of title 40” substituted for “section 2 of the Act of June 1, 1934”, meaning section 2 of the Act of June 13, 1934, on authority of Pub. L. 107–217, § 5(c), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1303, the first section of which enacted Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 2992a, Pub. L. 88–452, title VIII, § 811, as added Pub. L. 90–222, title I, § 110, Dec. 23, 1967, 81 Stat. 723; amended Pub. L. 92–424, § 26(b), Sept. 19, 1972, 86 Stat. 703, related to terms of service, providing in: subsec. (a) for commitment to full-time service; subsec. (b) for one-year enrollment and shorter enrollment for volunteer associates; and subsec. (c) for oath or affirmation, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 93–113, title VI, § 603, Oct. 1, 1973, 87 Stat. 417.
A prior section 812 of Pub. L. 88–452 was renumbered section 813 and is classified to section 2992b of this title.
Another prior section 812 of Pub. L. 88–452, title VIII, as added Pub. L. 90–222, title I, § 110, Dec. 23, 1967, 81 Stat. 723, related to support of full-time volunteers and was classified to section 2992b of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 93–113, title VI, § 603, Oct. 1, 1973, 87 Stat. 417.
42 U.S.C. § 2992a–1 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2992a–1. Staff
In all personnel actions of the Administration, preference shall be given to individuals who are eligible for assistance under this subchapter. Such preference shall be implemented in the same fashion as the preference given to veterans referred to in section 2108(3)(C) of title 5. The Commissioner shall take such additional actions as may be necessary to promote recruitment of such individuals for employment in the Administration.
(Pub. L. 88–452, title VIII, § 812A, as added Pub. L. 102–375, title VIII, § 822(13), Sept. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 1299.)
42 U.S.C. § 2992b (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2992b. Administration
Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to prohibit interagency funding agreements made between the Administration and other agencies of the Federal Government for the development and implementation of specific grants or projects.
(Pub. L. 88–452, title VIII, § 813, as added Pub. L. 102–375, title VIII, § 822(14), Sept. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 1299.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 2992b, Pub. L. 88–452, title VIII, § 813, formerly § 812, as added Pub. L. 93–644, § 11, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2327; amended Pub. L. 95–568, § 17(a)(41), Nov. 2, 1978, 92 Stat. 2443; Pub. L. 98–558, title X, § 1003, Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2905; renumbered § 813, Pub. L. 100–175, title V, § 502(3), Nov. 29, 1987, 101 Stat. 973, related to administration, delegation of authority, and interagency funding agreements, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 102–375, title VIII, § 822(14), Sept. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 1299.
Another prior section 2992b, Pub. L. 88–452, title VIII, § 812, as added Pub. L. 90–222, title I, § 110, Dec. 23, 1967, 81 Stat. 723, related to support of full-time volunteers, providing in: subsec. (a) for stipend and allowances; subsec. (b) for payment upon completion of term and advancement of accrued stipend; and subsec. (c) for counseling, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 93–113, title VI, § 603, Oct. 1, 1973, 87 Stat. 417.
A prior section 813 of Pub. L. 88–452 was renumbered section 815 and is classified to section 2992c of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 2993 to 2993b (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 2993 to 2993b. Repealed. Pub. L. 93–113, title VI, § 603, Oct. 1, 1973, 87 Stat. 417
text: Section 2993, Pub. L. 88–452, title VIII, § 820, as added Pub. L. 90–222, title I, § 110, Dec. 23, 1967, 81 Stat. 724; amended Pub. L. 92–424, § 26(c), Sept. 19, 1972, 86 Stat. 703, related to community service programs, providing in: subsec. (a) for term of service and range of activities; subsec. (b) for support and allowances; and subsec. (c) for allowance of service as non-Federal contribution.
text: Section 2993a, Pub. L. 88–452, title VIII, § 821, as added Pub. L. 90–222, title I, § 110, Dec. 23, 1967, 81 Stat. 724; amended Pub. L. 92–424, § 26(d), Sept. 19, 1972, 86 Stat. 703, related to special volunteer programs.
text: Section 2993b, Pub. L. 88–452, title VIII, § 822, as added Pub. L. 90–222, title I, § 110, Dec. 23, 1967, 81 Stat. 724, related to demonstration projects to help young adult criminal offenders.
text: Such former provisions are covered by various sections as follows:
text: Former Sections
Present Sections
2993(a)
See 4992(a)
2993(b)
See 4974(c)
2993(c)
Repealed
2993a
4973(a), 4992(a)
2993b
Repealed
42 U.S.C. § 2994 to 2994d (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 2994 to 2994d. Repealed. Pub. L. 93–113, title VI, § 603, Oct. 1, 1973, 87 Stat. 417
text: Section 2994, Pub. L. 88–452, title VIII, § 831, as added Pub. L. 90–222, title I, § 110, Dec. 23, 1967, 81 Stat. 725, related to coordination with other programs.
text: Section 2994a, Pub. L. 88–452, title VIII, § 832, as added Pub. L. 90–222, title I, § 110, Dec. 23, 1967, 81 Stat. 725, related to participation of older persons.
text: Section 2994b, Pub. L. 88–452, title VIII, § 833, as added Pub. L. 90–222, title I, § 110, Dec. 23, 1967, 81 Stat. 726; amended Pub. L. 90–623, § 5(b), Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1315; Pub. L. 91–177, title I, § 112(b), Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 832; Pub. L. 92–424, § 3(d)(3), Sept. 19, 1972, 86 Stat. 689, related to application of Federal law.
text: Section 2994c, Pub. L. 88–452, title VIII, § 834, as added Pub. L. 90–222, title I, § 110, Dec. 23, 1967, 81 Stat. 726, related to special limitations.
text: Section 2994d, Pub. L. 88–452, title VIII, § 835, as added Pub. L. 90–222, title I, § 110, Dec. 23, 1967, 81 Stat. 726; amended Pub. L. 91–177, title I, § 101(b), Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 827; Pub. L. 92–424, § 2(a), Sept. 19, 1972, 86 Stat. 688, related to duration of program.
text: Such former provisions are covered by various sections as follows:
text: Former Sections
Present Sections
2994
5050
2994a
4957
2994b(a)
5055(a)
2994b(b)(1), (2)
5055(b)(1) to (3)
2994b(c)(1), (2)
5055(c)(1), (2)
2994c
5044
2994d
5053
42 U.S.C. § 2995 to 2995c (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 2995 to 2995c. Repealed. Pub. L. 97–35, title VI, § 683(a), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 519
text: Section 2995, Pub. L. 88–452, title IX, § 901, as added Pub. L. 92–424, § 27(a), Sept. 19, 1972, 86 Stat. 704; amended Pub. L. 93–644, § 12, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2328; Pub. L. 95–568, § 17(a)(42), Nov. 2, 1978, 92 Stat. 2443, related to program and project evaluation.
text: Section 2995a, Pub. L. 88–452, title IX, § 902, as added Pub. L. 92–424, § 27(a), Sept. 19, 1972, 86 Stat. 704; amended Pub. L. 93–644, § 12, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2329; Pub. L. 95–568, § 17(a)(43), Nov. 2, 1978, 92 Stat. 2443, related to cooperation and consultation with other Federal agencies.
text: Section 2995b, Pub. L. 88–452, title IX, § 903, as added Pub. L. 92–424, § 27(a), Sept. 19, 1972, 86 Stat. 704; amended Pub. L. 93–644, § 12, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2329, related to evaluation by other Federal agencies.
text: Section 2995c, Pub. L. 88–452, title IX, § 904, as added Pub. L. 95–568, § 16, Nov. 2, 1978, 92 Stat. 2439, set forth authorization of appropriations.
text: A prior section 2995c, Pub. L. 88–452, title IX, § 904, as added Pub. L. 92–424, § 27(a), Sept. 19, 1972, 86 Stat. 705, which provided for the publication of summaries of evaluations of the results of research, was omitted as superseded in the general reorganization and amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 93–644, § 12, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2327.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Oct. 1, 1981, see section 9912(a) of this title, prior to the general amendment of chapter 106 (§ 9901 et seq.) of this title by Pub. L. 105–285.
42 U.S.C. § 2995d (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2995d. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 88–452, title IX, § 905, as added Pub. L. 92–424, § 27(a), Sept. 19, 1972, 86 Stat. 705, allowed head of any agency administering a program authorized under this chapter to conduct evaluations and take other action to same extent as Director under this subchapter, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 93–644, § 12, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2327.
42 U.S.C. § 2996 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2996. Congressional findings and declaration of purpose
The Congress finds and declares that—
(1) there is a need to provide equal access to the system of justice in our Nation for individuals who seek redress of grievances;
(2) there is a need to provide high quality legal assistance to those who would be otherwise unable to afford adequate legal counsel and to continue the present vital legal services program;
(3) providing legal assistance to those who face an economic barrier to adequate legal counsel will serve best the ends of justice and assist in improving opportunities for low-income persons consistent with the purposes of this chapter;
(4) for many of our citizens, the availability of legal services has reaffirmed faith in our government of laws;
(5) to preserve its strength, the legal services program must be kept free from the influence of or use by it of political pressures; and
(6) attorneys providing legal assistance must have full freedom to protect the best interests of their clients in keeping with the Code of Professional Responsibility, the Canons of Ethics, and the high standards of the legal profession.
(Pub. L. 88–452, title X, § 1001, as added Pub. L. 93–355, § 2, July 25, 1974, 88 Stat. 378; amended Pub. L. 95–222, § 2, Dec. 28, 1977, 91 Stat. 1619.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1977—Par. (3). Pub. L. 95–222 inserted provision relating to assistance in improving opportunities for low-income persons consistent with this chapter.
heading: Effective Date of 1977 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 95–222, § 17(b), Dec. 28, 1977, 91 Stat. 1624, provided that: “The amendments made by provisions of this Act other than sections 11 and 15 [amending this section and sections 2996c, 2996e, 2996f, 2996g, 2996h, 2996i, and 2996j of this title] shall be effective on the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 28, 1977].”
heading: Short Title
text: This subchapter is known as the “Legal Services Corporation Act”, see Short Title note set out under section 2701 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 2996a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2996a. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, the term—
(1) “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation;
(2) “Corporation” means the Legal Services Corporation established under this subchapter;
(3) “eligible client” means any person financially unable to afford legal assistance;
(4) “Governor” means the chief executive officer of a State;
(5) “legal assistance” means the provision of any legal services consistent with the purposes and provisions of this subchapter;
(6) “recipient” means any grantee, contractee, or recipient of financial assistance described in clause (A) of section 2996e(a)(1) of this title;
(7) “staff attorney” means an attorney who receives more than one-half of his annual professional income from a recipient organized solely for the provision of legal assistance to eligible clients under this subchapter; and
(8) “State” means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and any other territory or possession of the United States.
(Pub. L. 88–452, title X, § 1002, as added Pub. L. 93–355, § 2, July 25, 1974, 88 Stat. 378.)
heading: Termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
text: For termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, see note set out preceding section 1681 of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions.
42 U.S.C. § 2996g (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2996g. Records and reports
(a) Authority to require reports
The Corporation is authorized to require such reports as it deems necessary from any grantee, contractor, or person or entity receiving financial assistance under this subchapter regarding activities carried out pursuant to this subchapter.
(b) Authority to require recordkeeping; access to records
The Corporation is authorized to prescribe the keeping of records with respect to funds provided by grant or contract and shall have access to such records at all reasonable times for the purpose of insuring compliance with the grant or contract or the terms and conditions upon which financial assistance was provided.
(c) Annual report to President and Congress; contents
The Corporation shall publish an annual report which shall be filed by the Corporation with the President and the Congress. Such report shall include a description of services provided pursuant to section 2996f(a)(2)(C)(i) and (ii) of this title.
(d) Copies and retention of reports
Copies of all reports pertinent to the evaluation, inspection, or monitoring of any grantee, contractor, or person or entity receiving financial assistance under this subchapter shall be submitted on a timely basis to such grantee, contractor, or person or entity, and shall be maintained in the principal office of the Corporation for a period of at least five years subsequent to such evaluation, inspection, or monitoring. Such reports shall be available for public inspection during regular business hours, and copies shall be furnished, upon request, to interested parties upon payment of such reasonable fees as the Corporation may establish.
(e) Publication in Federal Register of rules, regulations, guidelines and instructions
The Corporation shall afford notice and reasonable opportunity for comment to interested parties prior to issuing rules, regulations, and guidelines, and it shall publish in the Federal Register at least 30 days prior to their effective date all its rules, regulations, guidelines, and instructions.
(Pub. L. 88–452, title X, § 1008, as added Pub. L. 93–355, § 2, July 25, 1974, 88 Stat. 386; amended Pub. L. 95–222, § 9(b)(2), Dec. 28, 1977, 91 Stat. 1621.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1977—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 95–222 inserted provisions setting forth required contents of annual report.
heading: Effective Date of 1977 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 95–222 effective Dec. 28, 1977, see section 17(b) of Pub. L. 95–222, set out as a note under section 2996 of this title.
heading: Termination of Reporting Requirements
text: For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions in subsec. (c) of this section relating to filing annual report with Congress, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and item 2 on page 202 of House Document No. 103–7.
42 U.S.C. § 2996j (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2996j. Special limitations
The Corporation shall prescribe procedures to insure that—
(1) financial assistance under this subchapter shall not be suspended unless the grantee, contractor, or person or entity receiving financial assistance under this subchapter has been given reasonable notice and opportunity to show cause why such action should not be taken; and
(2) financial assistance under this subchapter shall not be terminated, an application for refunding shall not be denied, and a suspension of financial assistance shall not be continued for longer than thirty days, unless the grantee, contractor, or person or entity receiving financial assistance under this subchapter has been afforded reasonable notice and opportunity for a timely, full, and fair hearing, and, when requested, such hearing shall be conducted by an independent hearing examiner. Such hearing shall be held prior to any final decision by the Corporation to terminate financial assistance or suspend or deny funding. Hearing examiners shall be appointed by the Corporation in accordance with procedures established in regulations promulgated by the Corporation.
(Pub. L. 88–452, title X, § 1011, as added Pub. L. 93–355, § 2, July 25, 1974, 88 Stat. 388; amended Pub. L. 95–222, § 16, Dec. 28, 1977, 91 Stat. 1624.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1977—Par. (2). Pub. L. 95–222 inserted provisions relating to function and appointment of an independent hearing examiner, and the time for any hearings.
heading: Effective Date of 1977 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 95–222 effective Dec. 28, 1977, see section 17(b) of Pub. L. 95–222, set out as a note under section 2996 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 2996k (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2996k. Coordination
The President may direct that appropriate support functions of the Federal Government may be made available to the Corporation in carrying out its activities under this subchapter, to the extent not inconsistent with other applicable law.
(Pub. L. 88–452, title X, § 1012, as added Pub. L. 93–355, § 2, July 25, 1974, 88 Stat. 388.)
heading: Ex. Ord. No. 11874. Delegation of Functions to Director of Office of Management and Budget
text: Ex. Ord. No. 11874 eff. July 25, 1975, 40 F.R. 31737, provided:
By virtue of the authority vested in me by Section 1012 of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, as amended by the Legal Services Corporation Act of 1974 (88 Stat. 388, 42 U.S.C. 2996k), and Section 301 of Title 3 of the United States Code, and as President of the United States, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget is hereby designated and empowered to exercise the authority vested in the President by said Section 1012 of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, as amended [this section], to direct that appropriate support functions of the Federal Government may be made available to the Legal Services Corporation in carrying out its activities, to the extent not inconsistent with other applicable law. Such functions shall be provided under terms and conditions as may be agreed upon by the Legal Services Corporation and the Federal agencies involved.
Gerald R. Ford.
42 U.S.C. § 2996l (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2996l. Reservation of right to repeal, alter, or amend
The right to repeal, alter, or amend this subchapter at any time is expressly reserved.
(Pub. L. 88–452, title X, § 1013, as added Pub. L. 93–355, § 2, July 25, 1974, 88 Stat. 388.)
42 U.S.C. § 3003 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3003. Congressional declaration of additional objectives
The Congress finds that millions of older citizens in this Nation are suffering unnecessary harm from the lack of adequate services. It is therefore the purpose of this Act, in support of the objectives of this chapter, to—
(1) make available comprehensive programs which include a full range of health, education, and supportive services to our older citizens who need them,
(2) give full and special consideration to older citizens with special needs in planning such programs, and, pending the availability of such programs for all older citizens, give priority to the elderly with the greatest economic and social need.
(3) provide comprehensive programs which will assure the coordinated delivery of a full range of essential services to our older citizens, and, where applicable, also furnish meaningful employment opportunities for many individuals, including older persons, young persons, and volunteers from the community, and
(4) insure that the planning and operation of such programs will be undertaken as a partnership of older citizens, community agencies, and State and local governments, with appropriate assistance from the Federal Government.
(Pub. L. 93–29, title I, § 101, May 3, 1973, 87 Stat. 30; Pub. L. 97–115, § 3(d), Dec. 29, 1981, 95 Stat. 1597.)
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in text, means Pub. L. 93–29, May 3, 1973, 87 Stat. 30, as amended, known as the Older Americans Comprehensive Services Amendments of 1973. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1973 Amendment note set out under section 3001 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was not enacted as part of the Older Americans Act of 1965 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Amendments
text: 1981—Par. (1). Pub. L. 97–115 substituted “supportive services” for “social services”.