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42 U.S.C. § 12754 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12754. Limitation on jurisdictions under court order
(a) In general
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Secretary shall ensure that funds provided under this part are not employed to carry out housing remedies or to pay fines, penalties, or costs associated with an action in which—
(1) a participating jurisdiction has been adjudicated, by a Federal, State, or local court, to be in violation of title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.], the Fair Housing Act [42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.], or any other Federal, State, or local law promoting fair housing or prohibiting discrimination, or
(2) a settlement has been entered into in any case where claims of such violations have been asserted against a participating jurisdiction, except to the extent permitted by subsection (b).
(b) Remedial use of funds permitted
In the case of settlement described in subsection (a)(2), a jurisdiction may use funds provided under this Act to carry out housing remedies with eligible activities.
(Pub. L. 101–625, title II, § 224, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4113.)
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.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), is Pub. L. 88–352, July 2, 1964, 78 Stat. 241, as amended. Title VI of the Act is classified generally to subchapter V (§ 2000d et seq.) of chapter 21 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2000a of this title and Tables.
The Fair Housing Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), is title VIII of Pub. L. 90–284, Apr. 11, 1968, 82 Stat. 81, as amended, which is classified principally to subchapter I (§ 3601 et seq.) of chapter 45 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3601 of this title and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 12821 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12821. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 101–625, title II, § 271, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4124; Pub. L. 108–186, title I, § 102, Dec. 16, 2003, 117 Stat. 2686; Pub. L. 111–8, div. I, title II, § 229(4), Mar. 11, 2009, 123 Stat. 978, which related to downpayment assistance toward the purchase of single family housing was omitted from the Code upon the expiration of Secretary’s authority on Dec. 31, 2011 to make grants to participating jurisdictions to assist low-income families to achieve homeownership.
42 U.S.C. § 12831 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12831. Equal opportunity
(a) Solicitation of contracts
Each participating jurisdiction shall prescribe procedures acceptable to the Secretary to establish and oversee a minority outreach program within each such jurisdiction to ensure the inclusion, to the maximum extent possible, of minorities and women, and entities owned by minorities and women, including, without limitation, real estate firms, construction firms, appraisal firms, management firms, financial institutions, investment banking firms, underwriters, accountants, and providers of legal services, in all contracts, entered into by the participating jurisdiction with such persons or entities, public and private, in order to facilitate the activities of the participating jurisdiction to provide affordable housing authorized under this Act or any other Federal housing law applicable to such jurisdiction.
(b) Report to Congress
Before the end of the 180-day period beginning on the date the first allocation of funds is made under section 12747 of this title, the Secretary shall submit to the Congress a report containing a description of the actions taken by each participating jurisdiction pursuant to subsection (a) and such recommendations for administrative and legislative action as the Secretary may determine to be appropriate to carry out the purposes of such subsection.
(Pub. L. 101–625, title II, § 281, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4125.)
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.
42 U.S.C. § 12836 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12836. Labor
(a) In general
Any contract for the construction of affordable housing with 12 or more units assisted with funds made available under this part shall contain a provision requiring that not less than the wages prevailing in the locality, as predetermined by the Secretary of Labor pursuant to sections 3141–3144, 3146, and 3147 of title 40, shall be paid to all laborers and mechanics employed in the development of affordable housing involved, and participating jurisdictions shall require certification as to compliance with the provisions of this section prior to making any payment under such contract.
(b) Waiver
Subsection (a) shall not apply if the individual receives no compensation or is paid expenses, reasonable benefits, or a nominal fee to perform the services for which the individual volunteered and such persons are not otherwise employed at any time in the construction work.
(Pub. L. 101–625, title II, § 286, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4126.)
heading: Codification
text: In subsec. (a), “sections 3141–3144, 3146, and 3147 of title 40” substituted for “the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276a—276a–5)” 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.
42 U.S.C. § 12839 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12839. Termination of existing housing programs
(a) In general
Except with respect to projects and programs for which binding commitments have been entered into prior to October 1, 1991, no new grants or loans shall be made after October 1, 1991, under—
(1) section 17 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 [42 U.S.C. 1437o];
(2) section 312 of the Housing Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 1452b];
(3) title VI of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987;
(4) section 8(e)(2) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 [42 U.S.C. 1437f(e)(2)], except for funds allocated under such section for single room occupancy dwellings as authorized by title IV of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act [42 U.S.C. 11360 et seq.]; and
(5) section 810 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 [12 U.S.C. 1706e].
(b) Repeals
(1) In general
Except as provided in paragraph (2), effective on October 1, 1991, the provisions of law referred to in subsection (a) are repealed.
(2) No effect on SRO program
The provision of law referred to in subsection (a)(4) shall remain in effect with respect to single room occupancy dwellings as authorized by title IV of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act [42 U.S.C. 11360 et seq.].
(c) Disposition of repayments
Any amounts received on or after October 1, 1991, as repayments or recaptures in connection with the programs referred to in subsection (a) and any other amounts for such programs that remain or become unobligated on or after such date, shall be paid into the general fund of the Treasury.
(Pub. L. 101–625, title II, § 289, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4128; Pub. L. 106–400, § 2, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1675.)
heading: References in Text
text: Title VI of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987 [Pub. L. 100–242], referred to in subsec. (a)(3), is set out as a note under section 1715l of Title 12, Banks and Banking.
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, referred to in subsecs. (a)(4) and (b)(2), is Pub. L. 100–77, July 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 482. Title IV of the Act is classified generally to subchapter IV (§ 11360 et seq.) of chapter 119 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—Subsecs. (a)(4), (b)(2). Pub. L. 106–400 substituted “McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act” for “Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act”.
42 U.S.C. § 12853 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12853. National Homeownership Trust Fund
(a) Establishment
There is established in the Treasury of the United States a revolving fund, to be known as the National Homeownership Trust Fund.
(b) Assets
The Fund shall consist of—
(1) any amount approved in appropriation Acts under section 12857 of this title for purposes of carrying out this subchapter;
(2) any amount received by the Trust as repayment for payments made under this subchapter; and
(3) any amount received by the Trust under subsection (d).
(c) Use of amounts
The Fund shall, to the extent approved in appropriations Acts, be available to the Trust for purposes of carrying out this subchapter.
(d) Investment of excess amounts
Any amounts in the Fund determined by the Trust to be in excess of the amounts currently required to carry out the provisions of this subchapter shall be invested by the Trust in obligations of, or obligations guaranteed as to both principal and interest by, the United States or any agency of the United States.
(e) Demonstration programs
Using not more than $20,000,000 of any amounts appropriated for the Fund under section 12857 of this title in fiscal year 1991, the Secretary shall carry out demonstration programs for combining housing activities and economic development activities, as follows:
(1) In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in an amount not to exceed $4,200,000, for development, rehabilitation, and revitalization of 2 vacant structures in a blighted minority neighborhood.
(2) In Washington, District of Columbia, in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000, for nonprofit neighborhood-based groups to acquire and rehabilitate vacant public and private housing for resale or rent to low- and moderate-income families and to the extent of and subject to engage in neighborhood-based economic development activities.
(3) In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000, for technical assistance and organizational support for a community development corporation that is a city-wide public/private partnership engaged in the provision of technical assistance to neighborhood community development corporations.
(4) In other areas, as the Secretary may determine.
(Pub. L. 101–625, title III, § 304, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4132.)
42 U.S.C. § 13003 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13003. Grants for specialized technical assistance and training programs
(a) In general
The Administrator shall make grants to national organizations to provide technical assistance and training to attorneys and others instrumental to the criminal prosecution of child abuse cases in State or Federal courts, for the purpose of improving the quality of criminal prosecution of such cases.
(b) Grantee organizations
An organization to which a grant is made pursuant to subsection (a) shall be one that has, or is affiliated with one that has, broad membership among attorneys who prosecute criminal cases in State courts and has demonstrated experience in providing training and technical assistance for prosecutors.
(c) Grant criteria
(1) The Administrator shall establish the criteria to be used for evaluating applications for grants under this section, consistent with sections 5673 and 5676 of this title.
(2) The grant criteria established pursuant to paragraph (1) shall require that a program provide training and technical assistance that includes information regarding improved child interview techniques, thorough investigative methods, interagency coordination and effective presentation of evidence in court, including the use of alternative courtroom procedures described in this title.1
(Pub. L. 101–647, title II, § 214A, formerly § 213, Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4793; renumbered § 214A and amended Pub. L. 102–586, § 6(b)(1), (d), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5029, 5034; Pub. L. 107–273, div. C, title II, § 12221(b)(1)(B), Nov. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 1894.)
heading: References in Text
text: This title, referred to in subsec. (c)(2), means title II of Pub. L. 101–647, known as the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 13001 of this title and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 2002—Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 107–273 substituted “sections 5673 and 5676 of this title” for “sections 5665a, 5673, and 5676 of this title”.
1992—Subsecs. (a), (c)(1). Pub. L. 102–586, § 6(d), substituted “Administrator” for “Director”.
heading: Effective Date of 2002 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 107–273 effective on the first day of the first fiscal year that begins after Nov. 2, 2002, and applicable only with respect to fiscal years beginning on or after the first day of the first fiscal year that begins after Nov. 2, 2002, see section 12223 of Pub. L. 107–273, as amended, set out as a note under section 5601 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 13013a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13013a. Report
(a) Report required
Not later than December 31, 2006, the Inspector General of the Department of Justice shall submit to Congress a report on the types of activities funded by the National Court-Appointed Special Advocate Association and a comparison of outcomes in cases where court-appointed special advocates are involved and cases where court-appointed special advocates are not involved.
(b) Elements of report
The report submitted under subsection (a) shall include information on the following:
(1) The types of activities the National Court-Appointed Special Advocate Association has funded since 1993.
(2) The outcomes in cases where court-appointed special advocates are involved as compared to cases where court-appointed special advocates are not involved, including—
(A) the length of time a child spends in foster care;
(B) the extent to which there is an increased provision of services;
(C) the percentage of cases permanently closed; and
(D) achievement of the permanent plan for reunification or adoption.
(Pub. L. 101–647, title II, § 218, as added Pub. L. 109–162, title I, § 112(d)(2), Jan. 5, 2006, 119 Stat. 2986.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 218 of Pub. L. 101–647 was renumbered section 219 and is classified to section 13014 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 13023 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13023. Specialized technical assistance and training programs
(a) Grants to develop model programs
(1) The Administrator shall make grants to national organizations to develop 1 or more model technical assistance and training programs to improve the judicial system’s handling of child abuse and neglect cases.
(2) An organization to which a grant is made pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be one that has broad membership among juvenile and family court judges and has demonstrated experience in providing training and technical assistance for judges, attorneys, child welfare personnel, and lay child advocates.
(b) Grants to juvenile and family courts
(1) In order to improve the judicial system’s handling of child abuse and neglect cases, the Administrator shall make grants to State courts or judicial administrators for programs that provide or contract for, the implementation of—
(A) training and technical assistance to judicial personnel and attorneys in juvenile and family courts; and
(B) administrative reform in juvenile and family courts.
(2) The criteria established for the making of grants pursuant to paragraph (1) shall give priority to programs that improve—
(A) procedures for determining whether child service agencies have made reasonable efforts to prevent placement of children in foster care;
(B) procedures for determining whether child service agencies have, after placement of children in foster care, made reasonable efforts to reunite the family; and
(C) procedures for coordinating information and services among health professionals, social workers, law enforcement professionals, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and juvenile and family court personnel, consistent with subchapter I.
(c) Grant criteria
The Administrator shall make grants under subsections (a) and (b) consistent with sections 5666, 5673, and 5676 of this title.
(Pub. L. 101–647, title II, § 223, Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4797; Pub. L. 107–273, div. C, title II, § 12221(b)(1)(D), Nov. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 1894.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2002—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 107–273 substituted “sections 5666, 5673, and 5676 of this title” for “section 5665a, 5673, and 5676 of this title”.
heading: Effective Date of 2002 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 107–273 effective on the first day of the first fiscal year that begins after Nov. 2, 2002, and applicable only with respect to fiscal years beginning on or after the first day of the first fiscal year that begins after Nov. 2, 2002, see section 12223 of Pub. L. 107–273, as amended, set out as a note under section 5601 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 13024 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13024. Authorization of appropriations
(a) Authorization
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subchapter $2,300,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018.
(b) Use of funds
Of the amounts appropriated in subsection (a), not less than 80 percent shall be used for grants under section 13023(b) of this title.
(c) Limitation
No funds are authorized to be appropriated for a fiscal year to carry out this subchapter unless the aggregate amount appropriated to carry out title II of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5611 et seq.) for such fiscal year is not less than the aggregate amount appropriated to carry out such title for the preceding fiscal year.
(Pub. L. 101–647, title II, § 224, Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4798; Pub. L. 103–322, title IV, § 40156(b)(1), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1923; Pub. L. 106–386, div. B, title III, § 1302(b), Oct. 28, 2000, 114 Stat. 1511; Pub. L. 113–4, title XI, § 1105, Mar. 7, 2013, 127 Stat. 135.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, referred to in subsec. (c), is Pub. L. 93–415, Sept. 7, 1974, 88 Stat. 1109, as amended. Title II of the Act is classified principally to subchapter II (§ 5611 et seq.) of chapter 72 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 2013—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–4 substituted “$2,300,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018.” for “$2,300,000 for each of fiscal years 2001 through 2005.”
2000—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 106–386 added subsec. (a) and struck out heading and text of former subsec. (a). Text read as follows: “There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subchapter—
“(1) $750,000 for fiscal year 1996;
“(2) $1,000,000 for fiscal year 1997;
“(3) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 1998;
“(4) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 1999; and
“(5) $2,300,000 for fiscal year 2000.”
1994—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103–322 amended heading and text of subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this chapter—
“(1) $10,000,000 in fiscal year 1991; and
“(2) such sums as may be necessary to carry out this chapter in each of fiscal years 1992, 1993, and 1994.”
42 U.S.C. § 13214 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13214. Federal agency promotion, education, and coordination
(a) Promotion and education
The Secretary, in cooperation with the Administrator of General Services, shall promote programs and educate officials and employees of Federal agencies on the merits of alternative fueled vehicles. The Secretary, in cooperation with the Administrator of General Services, shall provide and disseminate information to Federal agencies on—
(1) the location of refueling and maintenance facilities available to alternative fueled vehicles in the Federal fleet;
(2) the range and performance capabilities of alternative fueled vehicles;
(3) State and local government and commercial alternative fueled vehicle programs;
(4) Federal alternative fueled vehicle purchases and placements;
(5) the operation and maintenance of alternative fueled vehicles in accordance with the manufacturer’s standards and recommendations; and
(6) incentive programs established pursuant to sections 13215 1 and 13216 of this title.
(b) Assistance in procurement and placement
The Secretary, in cooperation with the Administrator of General Services, shall provide guidance, coordination and technical assistance to Federal agencies in the procurement and geographic location of alternative fueled vehicles purchased through the Administrator of General Services. The procurement and geographic location of such vehicles shall comply with the purchase requirements under section 13212 of this title.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title III, § 305, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2872.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 13215 of this title, referred to in subsec. (a)(6), was omitted from the Code since the section ceased to be effective after Oct. 24, 1995.
42 U.S.C. § 13215 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13215. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 102–486, title III, § 306, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2873, which related to incentives for Federal agencies to encourage and promote use of alternative fueled vehicles, ceased to be effective after Oct. 24, 1995.
42 U.S.C. § 13232 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13232. Labeling requirements
(a) Establishment of requirements
The Federal Trade Commission, in consultation with the Secretary, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Secretary of Transportation, shall, within 18 months after October 24, 1992, issue a notice of proposed rulemaking for a rule to establish uniform labeling requirements, to the greatest extent practicable, for alternative fuels and alternative fueled vehicles, including requirements for appropriate information with respect to costs and benefits, so as to reasonably enable the consumer to make choices and comparisons. Required labeling under the rule shall be simple and, where appropriate, consolidated with other labels providing information to the consumer. In formulating the rule, the Federal Trade Commission shall give consideration to the problems associated with developing and publishing useful and timely cost and benefit information, taking into account lead time, costs, the frequency of changes in costs and benefits that may occur, and other relevant factors. The Commission shall obtain the views of affected industries, consumer organizations, Federal and State agencies, and others in formulating the rule. A final rule shall be issued within 1 year after the notice of proposed rulemaking is issued. Such rule shall be updated periodically to reflect the most recent available information.
(b) Technical assistance and coordination
The Secretary shall provide technical assistance to the Federal Trade Commission in developing labeling requirements under subsection (a). The Secretary shall coordinate activities under this section with activities under section 13231 of this title.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title IV, § 406, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2880.)