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42 U.S.C. § 12655g (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12655g. Repealed. Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 101(e)(8)(A), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 816
text: Section, Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 199H, formerly § 128, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3146; Pub. L. 102–10, § 5(5), Mar. 12, 1991, 105 Stat. 30; renumbered § 199H, Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 101(a), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 788, related to amount of award and matching requirement.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Oct. 1, 1993, see section 123 of Pub. L. 103–82, set out as an Effective Date of 1993 Amendment note under section 1701 of Title 16, Conservation.
42 U.S.C. § 12655h (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12655h. Preference for certain projects
(a) In general
In the consideration of applications submitted under section 12655b of this title, the Corporation shall give preference to programs that—
(1) will provide long-term benefits to the public;
(2) will instill a work ethic and a sense of public service in the participants;
(3) will be labor intensive, and involve youth operating in crews;
(4) can be planned and initiated promptly; and
(5) will enhance skills development and educational level and opportunities for the participants.
(b) Special rule
In the consideration of applications under this division the Corporation shall ensure the equitable treatment of both urban and rural areas.
(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 199H, formerly § 129, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3146; renumbered § 199I, renumbered § 199H, and amended Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 101(a), (e)(1), (7), (8)(B), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 788, 815, 816.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 12549 of this title prior to renumbering by Pub. L. 103–82, § 101(a).
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 199H of Pub. L. 101–610 was classified to section 12655g of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–82, § 101(e)(8)(A).
heading: Amendments
text: 1993—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103–82, § 101(e)(1), (7), in introductory provisions, substituted “Corporation” for “Commission” and “section 12655b” for “section 12543”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–82, § 101(e)(1), substituted “Corporation” for “Commission”.
heading: Effective Date of 1993 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 103–82 effective Oct. 1, 1993, see section 123 of Pub. L. 103–82, set out as a note under section 1701 of Title 16, Conservation.
42 U.S.C. § 12655i (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12655i. Age and citizenship criteria for enrollment
(a) Age and citizenship
Enrollment in programs that receive assistance under this division shall be limited to individuals who, at the time of enrollment, are—
(1) not less than 16 years nor more than 25 years of age, except that summer programs may include individuals not less than 14 years nor more than 21 years of age at the time of the enrollment of such individuals; and
(2) citizens or nationals of the United States or lawful permanent resident aliens of the United States.
(b) Participation of disadvantaged youth
Programs that receive assistance under this division shall ensure that educationally and economically disadvantaged youth, including youth in foster care who are becoming too old for foster care, youth with disabilities, youth with limited English proficiency, youth with limited basic skills or learning disabilities and homeless youth, are offered opportunities to enroll.
(c) Special corps members
Notwithstanding subsection (a)(1) of this section, program agencies may enroll a limited number of special corps members over age 25 so that the corps may draw on their special skills to fulfill the purposes of this chapter. Programs are encouraged to consider senior citizens as special corps members.
(d) Joint projects with senior citizens organizations
Program agencies shall use not more than 2 percent of amounts received under this division to conduct joint projects with senior citizens organizations to enable senior citizens to serve as mentors for youth participants.
(e) Construction
Nothing in subsection (a) of this section shall be construed to prohibit any program agency from limiting enrollment to any age subgroup within the range specified in subsection (a)(1) of this section.
(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 199I, formerly § 130, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3146; Pub. L. 102–384, § 6, Oct. 5, 1992, 106 Stat. 1456; renumbered § 199J, renumbered § 199I, Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 101(a), (e)(8)(B), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 788, 816.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (c), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 101–610, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3127, as amended, known as the National and Community Service Act of 1990, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 12501 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 12550 of this title prior to renumbering by Pub. L. 103–82, § 101(a).
heading: Amendments
text: 1992—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 102–384 substituted “14” for “15”.
42 U.S.C. § 12655j (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12655j. Use of volunteers
Program agencies may use volunteer services for purposes of assisting projects carried out under this division and may expend funds made available for those purposes to the agency, including funds made available under this division, to provide for services or costs incidental to the utilization of such volunteers, including transportation, supplies, lodging, recruiting, training, and supervision. The use of volunteer services under this section shall be subject to the condition that such use does not result in the displacement of any participant.
(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 199J, formerly § 131, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3147; renumbered § 199K, renumbered § 199J, Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 101(a), (e)(8)(B), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 788, 816.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 12551 of this title prior to renumbering by Pub. L. 103–82, § 101(a).
42 U.S.C. § 12655k (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12655k. Repealed. Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 101(e)(8)(A), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 816
text: Section, Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 199L, formerly § 132, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3147; renumbered § 199L, Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 101(a), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 788, related to post-service benefits.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Oct. 1, 1993, see section 123 of Pub. L. 103–82, set out as an Effective Date of 1993 Amendment note under section 1701 of Title 16, Conservation.
42 U.S.C. § 12661 to 12664 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 12661 to 12664. Repealed. Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1831(a), Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1578
text: Section 12661, Pub. L. 101–610, title III, § 302, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3180, related to findings and purpose of the Points of Light Foundation.
text: Section 12662, Pub. L. 101–610, title III, § 303, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3181; Pub. L. 103–82, title IV, § 402(b)(4), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 919, granted Presidential authority to designate for funding a private, nonprofit organization known as the Points of Light Foundation.
text: Section 12663, Pub. L. 101–610, title III, § 304, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3181, related to grants to the Foundation.
text: Section 12664, Pub. L. 101–610, title III, § 305, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3181, related to eligibility of the Foundation for grants.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 6101(a) of Pub. L. 111–13, set out as an Effective Date of 2009 Amendment note under section 4950 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 12682 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12682. Actions under national service laws to be subject to availability of appropriations
No action involving the obligation or expenditure of funds may be taken under one of the national service laws (as defined in section 12511(15) 1 of this title) unless and until the Corporation for National and Community Service has sufficient appropriations available at the time such action is taken to satisfy the obligation to be incurred or make the expenditure to be made.
(Pub. L. 103–82, title II, § 205, Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 897.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 12511(15) of this title, referred to in text, was redesignated section 12511(26) by Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1102(b)(1), Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1467.
heading: Codification
text: Section enacted as part of the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993, and not as part of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 which comprises this chapter.
42 U.S.C. § 12702 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12702. Objective of national housing policy
The objective of national housing policy shall be to reaffirm the long-established national commitment to decent, safe, and sanitary housing for every American by strengthening a nationwide partnership of public and private institutions able—
(1) to ensure that every resident of the United States has access to decent shelter or assistance in avoiding homelessness;
(2) to increase the Nation’s supply of decent housing that is affordable to low-income and moderate-income families and accessible to job opportunities;
(3) to improve housing opportunities for all residents of the United States, particularly members of disadvantaged minorities, on a nondiscriminatory basis;
(4) to help make neighborhoods safe and livable;
(5) to expand opportunities for homeownership;
(6) to provide every American community with a reliable, readily available supply of mortgage finance at the lowest possible interest rates; and
(7) to encourage tenant empowerment and reduce generational poverty in federally assisted and public housing by improving the means by which self-sufficiency may be achieved.
(Pub. L. 101–625, title I, § 102, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4085.)
42 U.S.C. § 12703 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12703. Purposes of Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act
The purposes of this Act are—
(1) to help families not owning a home to save for a down payment for the purchase of a home;
(2) to retain wherever feasible as housing affordable to low-income families those dwelling units produced for such purpose with Federal assistance;
(3) to extend and strengthen partnerships among all levels of government and the private sector, including for-profit and nonprofit organizations, in the production and operation of housing affordable to low-income and moderate-income families;
(4) to expand and improve Federal rental assistance for very low-income families; and
(5) to increase the supply of supportive housing, which combines structural features and services needed to enable persons with special needs to live with dignity and independence.
(Pub. L. 101–625, title I, § 103, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4085.)
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 101–625, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4079, known as the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 12701 of this title and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 12705a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12705a. Purposes of Removal of Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Housing Act
The purposes of sections 12705a to 12705d of this title are—
(1) to encourage State and local governments to further identify and remove regulatory barriers to affordable housing (including barriers that are excessive, unnecessary, duplicative, or exclusionary) that significantly increase housing costs and limit the supply of affordable housing; and
(2) to strengthen the connection between Federal housing assistance and State and local efforts to identify and eliminate regulatory barriers.
(Pub. L. 102–550, title XII, § 1202, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3938.)
heading: References in Text
text: Sections 12705a to 12705d of this title, referred to in text, were in the original “this title”, meaning title XII of Pub. L. 102–550, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3938, known as the Removal of Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Housing Act of 1992, which enacted sections 12705a to 12705d of this title, amended sections 5306 and 12705 of this title, and enacted provisions set out as a note below.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Removal of Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Housing Act of 1992, and also as part of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992, and not as part of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act which comprises this chapter.
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 102–550, title XII, § 1201, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3938, provided that: “This title [enacting this section and sections 12705b to 12705d of this title, amending sections 5306 and 12705 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note below] may be cited as the ‘Removal of Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Housing Act of 1992’.”
heading: Report by Secretary
text: Pub. L. 102–550, title XII, § 1207, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3941, provided that not later than 2 years after Oct. 28, 1992, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development submit a report to Congress describing any successful State and local strategies for removal of barriers to affordable housing, assessing impact of identified regulatory barriers on housing patterns of minorities, and describing any strategies developed or implemented by Department of Housing and Urban Development for reducing barriers to affordable housing imposed by Federal Government, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–362, title VII, § 701(b), Nov. 10, 1998, 112 Stat. 3287.
42 U.S.C. § 12705b (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12705b. Definition of regulatory barriers to affordable housing
For purposes of sections 12705a to 12705d of this title, the terms “regulatory barriers to affordable housing” and “regulatory barriers” mean any public policies (including policies embodied in statutes, ordinances, regulations, or administrative procedures or processes) required to be identified by a jurisdiction in connection with its comprehensive housing affordability strategy under section 12705(b)(4) of this title. Such terms do not include policies relating to rents imposed on a structure by a jurisdiction or policies that have served to create or preserve, or can be shown to create or preserve, housing for low- and very low-income families, including displacement protections, demolition controls, replacement housing requirements, relocation benefits, housing trust funds, dedicated funding sources, waiver of local property taxes and builder fees, inclusionary zoning, rental zoning overlays, long-term use restrictions, and rights of first refusal.
(Pub. L. 102–550, title XII, § 1203, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3938.)
heading: References in Text
text: Sections 12705a to 12705d of this title, referred to in text, were in the original “this title”, meaning title XII of Pub. L. 102–550, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3938, known as the Removal of Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Housing Act of 1992, which enacted sections 12705a to 12705d of this title, amended sections 5306 and 12705 of this title, and enacted provisions set out as notes under section 12705a of this title.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Removal of Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Housing Act of 1992, and also as part of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992, and not as part of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act which comprises this chapter.
42 U.S.C. § 12706 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12706. Certification
The Secretary shall, by regulation or otherwise, as deemed by the Secretary to be appropriate, require any application for housing assistance under subchapter II of this chapter, assistance under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, or assistance under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act [42 U.S.C. 11301 et seq.], to contain or be accompanied by a certification by an appropriate State or local public official that the proposed housing activities are consistent with the housing strategy of the jurisdiction to be served.
(Pub. L. 101–625, title I, § 106, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4091; Pub. L. 106–400, § 2, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1675.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 93–383, Aug. 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 633, as amended. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5301 of this title and Tables.
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 100–77, July 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 482, as amended, which is classified principally to chapter 119 (§ 11301 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 11301 of this title and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 2000—Pub. L. 106–400 substituted “McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act” for “Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act”.
42 U.S.C. § 12707 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12707. Citizen participation
(a) In general
Before submitting a housing strategy under this section,1 a jurisdiction shall—
(1) make available to its citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties information concerning the amount of assistance the jurisdiction expects to receive and the range of investment or other uses of such assistance that the jurisdiction may undertake;
(2) publish a proposed housing strategy in a manner that, in the determination of the Secretary, affords affected citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties a reasonable opportunity to examine its content and to submit comments on the proposed housing strategy;
(3) hold one or more public hearings to obtain the views of citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties on the housing needs of the jurisdiction; and
(4) provide citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties with reasonable access to records regarding any uses of any assistance the jurisdiction may have received during the preceding 5 years.
(b) Notice and comment
Before submitting any performance report or substantial amendment to a housing strategy under this section,1 a participating jurisdiction shall provide citizens with reasonable notice of, and opportunity to comment on, such performance report or substantial amendment prior to its submission.
(c) Consideration of comments
A participating jurisdiction shall consider any comments or views of citizens in preparing a final housing strategy, amendment to a housing strategy or performance report for submission. A summary of such comments or views shall be attached when a housing strategy, amendment to a housing strategy or performance report is submitted. The submitted housing strategy, amendment, or report shall be made available to the public.
(d) Regulations
The Secretary shall by regulation establish procedures appropriate and practicable for providing a fair hearing and timely resolution of citizen complaints related to housing strategies or performance reports.
(Pub. L. 101–625, title I, § 107, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4091.)
42 U.S.C. § 12710 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12710. Capacity study
(a) In general
The Secretary shall ensure that the Department of Housing and Urban Development has adequate capacity and resources, including staff and training programs, to carry out its mission and responsibilities to implement the provisions of this Act, including the ability of the Department to carry out the multifamily mortgage insurance program, and the ability to respond to areas identified as “material weaknesses” by the Office of the Inspector General in financial audits or other reports.
(b) Report
Not later than 60 days after November 28, 1990, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall prepare and submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs of the House of Representatives a study detailing the Department’s plan to maintain such capacity, together with any recommendations for legislative and administrative action as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.
(Pub. L. 101–625, title I, § 110, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4093; Pub. L. 102–550, title IV, § 407, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3778.)
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 101–625, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4079, known as the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 12701 of this title and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 1992—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 102–550 struck out “, and” after “responsibilities” and substituted for period at end “and the ability to respond to areas identified as ‘material weaknesses’ by the Office of the Inspector General in financial audits or other reports.”
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs of House of Representatives treated as referring to Committee on Banking and Financial Services of House of Representatives by section 1(a) of Pub. L. 104–14, set out as a note preceding section 21 of Title 2, The Congress. Committee on Banking and Financial Services of House of Representatives abolished and replaced by Committee on Financial Services of House of Representatives, and jurisdiction over matters relating to securities and exchanges and insurance generally transferred from Committee on Energy and Commerce of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Seventh Congress, Jan. 3, 2001.
42 U.S.C. § 12711 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12711. Protection of State and local authority
Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter or subchapter II of this chapter, the Secretary shall not establish any criteria for allocating or denying funds made available under programs administered by the Secretary based on the adoption, continuation, or discontinuation by a jurisdiction of any public policy, regulation, or law that is (1) adopted, continued, or discontinued in accordance with the jurisdiction’s duly established authority, and (2) not in violation of any Federal law.
(Pub. L. 101–625, title I, § 111, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4093.)