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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), 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) shall be construed to prohibit any program agency from limiting enrollment to any age subgroup within the range specified in subsection (a)(1).
(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: Editorial Notes
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: Editorial Notes
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: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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...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: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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: Editorial Notes
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. § 12701 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12701. National housing goal
The Congress affirms the national goal that every American family be able to afford a decent home in a suitable environment.
(Pub. L. 101–625, title I, § 101, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4085.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title of 2003 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 108–186, title I, § 101, Dec. 16, 2003, 117 Stat. 2685, provided that: “This title [amending part E of subchapter II of this chapter] may be cited as the ‘American Dream Downpayment Act’.”
heading: Short Title of 2000 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 106–569, title I, § 101, Dec. 27, 2000, 114 Stat. 2946, provided that: “This title [amending sections 5307, 12705c, and 12705d of this title] may be cited as the ‘Housing Affordability Barrier Removal Act of 2000’.”
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 101–625, § 1(a), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4079, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act’.”
Pub. L. 101–625, title II, § 201, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4094, provided that: “This title [enacting subchapter II of this chapter, amending section 1437f of this title, and repealing sections 1437o and 1452b of this title, section 1706e of Title 12, Banks and Banking, and provisions set out as a note under section 1715l of Title 12] may be cited as the ‘HOME Investment Partnerships Act’.”
Pub. L. 101–625, title III, § 301, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4129, provided that: “This subtitle [subtitle A (§§ 301–310) of title III of Pub. L. 101–625, enacting subchapter III of this chapter] may be cited as the ‘National Homeownership Trust Act’.”
heading: Millennial Housing Commission
text: Pub. L. 107–73, title II, Nov. 26, 2001, 115 Stat. 671, provided for necessary expenses of the Millennial Housing Commission and set a revised final report due date of May 30, 2002, and Commission termination date of Aug. 30, 2002.
Pub. L. 106–74, title II, § 206, Oct. 20, 1999, 113 Stat. 1070, as amended by Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. B, title X, § 1001], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–310, established the Millennial Housing Commission to study and report back to Congress on improving Federal housing policy.
heading: Commission on Affordable Housing and Health Facility Needs for Seniors in the 21st Century
text: Pub. L. 107–73, title II, Nov. 26, 2001, 115 Stat. 671, provided for necessary expenses of the Commission on Affordable Housing and Health Facility Needs for Seniors in the 21st Century and set a revised final report due date of June 30, 2002, and Commission termination date of Sept. 30, 2002.
Pub. L. 106–74, title V, § 525, Oct. 20, 1999, 113 Stat. 1106, as amended by Pub. L. 106–377, § 1(a)(1) [title II, § 230], Oct. 27, 2000, 114 Stat. 1441, 1441A–31, established the Commission on Affordable Housing and Health Facility Needs for Seniors in the 21st Century to study and report back to Congress on housing and health care facility needs for seniors.
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: Editorial Notes
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. § 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: Editorial Notes
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: Editorial Notes
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. § 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: Editorial Notes
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: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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. § 12713 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12713. Eligibility under first-time homebuyer programs
(a) Eligibility of displaced homemakers and single parents for Federal assistance for first-time homebuyers
(1) Displaced homemakers
No individual who is a displaced homemaker may be denied eligibility under any Federal program to assist first-time homebuyers on the basis that the individual, while a homemaker, owned a home with his or her spouse or resided in a home owned by the spouse.
(2) Single parents
No individual who is a single parent may be denied eligibility under any Federal program to assist first-time homebuyers on the basis that the individual, while married, owned a home with his or her spouse or resided in a home owned by the spouse.
(b) Definitions
For purposes of this section:
(1) Displaced homemaker
The term “displaced homemaker” means an individual who—
(A) is an adult;
(B) has not worked full-time, full-year in the labor force for a number of years but has, during such years, worked primarily without remuneration to care for the home and family; and
(C) is unemployed or underemployed and is experiencing difficulty in obtaining or upgrading employment.
(2) First-time homebuyer
The term “first-time homebuyer” means an individual who has never, or has not during a specified period of time, had any present ownership interest in a principal residence.
(3) Single parent
The term “single parent” means an individual who—
(A) is unmarried or legally separated from a spouse; and
(B)
(i) has 1 or more minor children for whom the individual has custody or joint custody; or
(ii) is pregnant.
(c) Applicability
This section shall apply to any Federal program to assist first-time homebuyers, unless the program is exempted from this section by a statute that amends this subsection or explicitly refers to this subsection.
(Pub. L. 101–625, title IX, § 956, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4421.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of title IX of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, and not as part of title I of such Act which comprises this subchapter.
42 U.S.C. § 12714 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12714. Repealed. Pub. L. 104–99, title IV, § 404(a), Jan. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 44
text: Section, Pub. L. 101–625, title IX, § 957, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4422, related to maximum annual limitation on rent increases resulting from employment.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Pub. L. 104–99, title IV, § 404(a), Jan. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 44, provided in part that this section is repealed retroactive to Nov. 28, 1990, and shall be of no effect.
heading: Economic Independence
text: Pub. L. 102–550, title IX, § 923, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3884, which provided that Secretary of Housing and Urban Development was to immediately implement section 12714 of this title and that other Federal agencies authorized to assist low-income families were to take similar steps to encourage economic independence and the accumulation of assets, was repealed retroactive to Oct. 28, 1992, by Pub. L. 104–99, title IV, § 404(b), Jan. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 44, which further provided that section 923 of Pub. L. 102–550 was to be of no effect.
42 U.S.C. § 12724 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12724. Authorization
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subchapter $2,086,000,000 for fiscal year 1993, and $2,173,612,000 for fiscal year 1994, of which—
(1) not more than $14,000,000 for fiscal year 1993, and $25,000,000 for fiscal year 1994, shall be for community housing partnership activities authorized under section 12773 of this title; and
(2) not more than $11,000,000 for fiscal year 1993, and $22,000,000 for fiscal year 1994, shall be for activities in support of State and local housing strategies authorized under part C.
(Pub. L. 101–625, title II, § 205, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4096; Pub. L. 102–550, title II, § 201, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3751; Pub. L. 103–120, § 5, Oct. 27, 1993, 107 Stat. 1148.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1993—Pub. L. 103–120 substituted “$25,000,000 for fiscal year 1994” for “$14,000,000 for fiscal year 1994” in par. (1) and “$22,000,000 for fiscal year 1994” for “$11,000,000 for fiscal year 1994” in par. (2).
1992—Pub. L. 102–550 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: “There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subchapter $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 1991, and $2,086,000,000 for fiscal year 1992, of which—
“(1) not more than $14,000,000 for fiscal year 1991, and $14,000,000 for fiscal year 1992, shall be for community housing partnership activities authorized under section 12773 of this title; and
“(2) not more than $11,000,000 for fiscal year 1991, and $11,000,000 for fiscal year 1992, shall be for activities in support of State and local housing strategies authorized under part C of this subchapter.”
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: Editorial Notes
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.