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15 U.S.C. § 1681c–3 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 1681c–3. Adverse information in cases of trafficking
(a) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Trafficking documentation
The term “trafficking documentation” means—
(A) documentation of—
(i) a determination that a consumer is a victim of trafficking made by a Federal, State, or Tribal governmental entity; or
(ii) by a court of competent jurisdiction; and
(B) documentation that identifies items of adverse information that should not be furnished by a consumer reporting agency because the items resulted from a severe form of trafficking in persons or sex trafficking of which the consumer is a victim.
(2) Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 definitions
The terms “severe forms of trafficking in persons” and “sex trafficking” have the meanings given, respectively, in section 103 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7102).
(3) Victim of trafficking
The term “victim of trafficking” means a person who is a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons or sex trafficking.
(b) Adverse information
A consumer reporting agency may not furnish a consumer report containing any adverse item of information about a consumer that resulted from a severe form of trafficking in persons or sex trafficking if the consumer has provided trafficking documentation to the consumer reporting agency.
(c) Rulemaking
(1) In general
Not later than 180 days after December 27, 2021, the Director shall issue rules to implement subsection (a).
(2) Contents
The rules issued pursuant to paragraph (1) shall establish a method by which consumers shall submit trafficking documentation to consumer reporting agencies.
(Pub. L. 90–321, title VI, § 605C, as added Pub. L. 117–81, div. F, title LXI, § 6102(a), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2383.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Pub. L. 117–81, div. F, title LXI, § 6102(c), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2384, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [enacting this section] shall apply on the date that is 30 days after the date on which the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection issues a rule pursuant to section 605C(c) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act [15 U.S.C. 1681c–3(c)], as added by subsection (a) of this section. Any rule issued by the Director to implement such section 605C [15 U.S.C. 1681c–3] shall be limited to preventing a consumer reporting agency from furnishing a consumer report containing any adverse item of information about a consumer (as such terms are defined, respectively, in section 603 the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681a)) that resulted from trafficking.”
15 U.S.C. § 9582 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9582. Participation of Federal departments and agencies
The Under Secretary shall—
(1) consult with other Federal agencies and departments as appropriate to—
(A) develop policies, comprehensive plans, and specific program goals for the programs carried out under part B of subchapter I and subchapter III;
(B) establish regular performance monitoring and reporting systems to ensure that goals established by the Under Secretary with respect to the implementation of this chapter are being achieved; and
(C) evaluate the impact of Federal support of socially or economically disadvantaged business concerns in achieving the objectives of this chapter;
(2) conduct a coordinated review of all proposed Federal training and technical assistance activities in direct support of the programs carried out under part B of subchapter I and subchapter III to ensure consistency with program goals and to avoid duplication; and
(3) convene, for purposes of coordination, meetings of the heads of such Federal agencies and departments, or their designees, the programs and activities of which may affect or contribute to the carrying out of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. K, title VI, § 100602, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1464.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in pars. (1)(B), (C), (3), was in the original “this division”, meaning div. K of Pub. L. 117–58, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1445, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of division K to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9501 of this title and Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 9591 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9591. Administrative powers
(a) In general
In carrying out this chapter, the Under Secretary may—
(1) adopt and use a seal for the Agency, which shall be judicially noticed;
(2) hold hearings, sit and act, and take testimony as the Under Secretary may determine to be necessary or appropriate to carry out this chapter;
(3) acquire, in any lawful manner, any property that the Under Secretary determines to be necessary or appropriate to carry out this chapter;
(4) with the consent of another Federal agency, enter into an agreement with that Federal agency to utilize, with or without reimbursement, any service, equipment, personnel, or facility of that Federal agency;
(5) coordinate with the heads of the Offices of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization of Federal agencies;
(6) develop procedures under which the Under Secretary may evaluate the compliance of a recipient of assistance under this chapter with the requirements of this chapter;
(7) deobligate assistance provided under this chapter to a recipient that has demonstrated an insufficient level of performance with respect to the assistance, or has engaged in wasteful or fraudulent spending; and
(8) provide that a recipient of assistance under this chapter that has demonstrated an insufficient level of performance with respect to the assistance, or has engaged in wasteful or fraudulent spending, shall be ineligible to receive assistance under this chapter for a period determined by the Under Secretary, consistent with the considerations under section 180.865 of title 2, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation), beginning on the date on which the Under Secretary makes the applicable finding.
(b) Use of property
(1) In general
Subject to paragraph (2), in carrying out this chapter, the Under Secretary may, without cost (except for costs of care and handling), allow any public sector entity, or any recipient nonprofit organization, for the purpose of the development of minority business enterprises, to use any real or tangible personal property acquired by the Agency in carrying out this chapter.
(2) Terms, conditions, reservations, and restrictions
The Under Secretary may impose reasonable terms, conditions, reservations, and restrictions upon the use of any property under paragraph (1).
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. K, title VII, § 100701, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1464.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b)(1), was in the original “this division” or “this Act”, meaning div. K of Pub. L. 117–58, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1445, known as the Minority Business Development Act of 2021, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9501 of this title and Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 9592 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9592. Federal assistance
(a) In general
(1) Provision of Federal assistance
To carry out sections ___101, ___102, and ___103(a),1 the Under Secretary may provide Federal assistance to public sector entities and private sector entities in the form of grants or cooperative agreements.
(2) Notice
Not later than 120 days after the date on which amounts are appropriated to carry out this section, the Under Secretary shall, in accordance with subsection (b), broadly publish a statement regarding Federal assistance that will, or may, be provided under paragraph (1) during the fiscal year for which those amounts are appropriated, including—
(A) the actual, or anticipated, amount of Federal assistance that will, or may, be made available;
(B) the types of Federal assistance that will, or may, be made available;
(C) the manner in which Federal assistance will be allocated among public sector entities and private sector entities, as applicable; and
(D) the methodology used by the Under Secretary to make allocations under subparagraph (C).
(3) Consultation
The Under Secretary shall consult with public sector entities and private sector entities, as applicable, in deciding the amounts and types of Federal assistance to make available under paragraph (1).
(b) Publicity
In carrying out this section, the Under Secretary shall broadly publicize all opportunities for Federal assistance available under this section, including through the means required under section ___116. 1
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. K, title VII, § 100702, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1465.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Sections ___101, ___102, and ___103(a), referred to in subsec. (a)(1), probably mean sections 100101, 100102, and 100103(a) of Pub. L. 117–58, which are classified to sections 9511, 9512, and 9513(a) of this title.
Section ___116, referred to in subsec. (b), probably means section 100116 of Pub. L. 117–58, which is classified to section 9526 of this title.
15 U.S.C. § 9593 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9593. Recordkeeping
(a) In general
Each recipient of assistance under this chapter shall keep such records as the Under Secretary shall prescribe, including records that fully disclose, with respect to the assistance received by the recipient under this chapter—
(1) the amount and nature of that assistance;
(2) the disposition by the recipient of the proceeds of that assistance;
(3) the total cost of the undertaking for which the assistance is given or used;
(4) the amount and nature of the portion of the cost of the undertaking described in paragraph (3) that is supplied by a source other than the Agency;
(5) the return on investment, as defined by the Under Secretary; and
(6) any other record that will facilitate an effective audit with respect to the assistance.
(b) Access by government officials
The Under Secretary, the Inspector General of the Department of Commerce, and the Comptroller General of the United States, or any duly authorized representative of any such individual, shall have access, for the purpose of audit, investigation, and examination, to any book, document, paper, record, or other material of the Agency or an MBDA Business Center.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. K, title VII, § 100703, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1466.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this division”, meaning div. K of Pub. L. 117–58, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1445, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of division K to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9501 of this title and Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 9594 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9594. Review and report by Comptroller General
Not later than 4 years after November 5, 2021, the Comptroller General of the United States shall—
(1) conduct a thorough review of the programs carried out under this chapter; and
(2) submit to Congress a detailed report of the findings of the Comptroller General of the United States under the review carried out under paragraph (1), which shall include—
(A) an evaluation of the effectiveness of the programs in achieving the purposes of this chapter;
(B) a description of any failure by any recipient of assistance under this chapter to comply with the requirements under this chapter; and
(C) recommendations for any legislative or administrative action that should be taken to improve the achievement of the purposes of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. K, title VII, § 100704, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1466.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in pars. (1) and (2), was in the original “this division”, meaning div. K of Pub. L. 117–58, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1445, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of division K to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9501 of this title and Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 9595 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9595. Biannual reports; recommendations
(a) Biannual report
Not later than 1 year after November 15, 2021, and 90 days after the last day of each odd-numbered year thereafter, the Under Secretary shall submit to Congress, and publish on the website of the Agency, a report of each activity of the Agency carried out under this chapter during the period covered by the report.
(b) Recommendations
The Under Secretary shall periodically submit to Congress and the President recommendations for legislation or other actions that the Under Secretary determines to be necessary or appropriate to promote the purposes of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. K, title VII, § 100705, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1466.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this division”, meaning div. K of Pub. L. 117–58, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1445, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of division K to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9501 of this title and Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 9596 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9596. Separability
If a provision of this chapter, or the application of a provision of this chapter to any person or circumstance, is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, that judgment—
(1) shall not affect, impair, or invalidate—
(A) any other provision of this chapter; or
(B) the application of this chapter to any other person or circumstance; and
(2) shall be confined in its operation to—
(A) the provision of this chapter with respect to which the judgment is rendered; or
(B) the application of the provision of this chapter to each person or circumstance directly involved in the controversy in which the judgment is rendered.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. K, title VII, § 100706, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1467.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this division”, meaning div. K of Pub. L. 117–58, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1445, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of division K to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9501 of this title and Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 9597 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9597. Executive Order 11625
The powers and duties of the Agency shall be determined—
(1) in accordance with this chapter and the requirements of this chapter; and
(2) without regard to Executive Order 11625 (36 Fed. Reg. 19967; relating to prescribing additional arrangements for developing and coordinating a national program for minority business enterprise).
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. K, title VII, § 100707, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1467.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in par. (1), was in the original “this division”, meaning div. K of Pub. L. 117–58, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1445, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of division K to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9501 of this title and Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 9598 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9598. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Under Secretary $110,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025 to carry out this chapter, of which—
(1) a majority shall be used in each such fiscal year to carry out the MBDA Business Center Program under part B of subchapter I, including the component of that program relating to specialty centers; and
(2) $20,000,000 shall be used in each such fiscal year to carry out subchapter III.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. K, title VII, § 100708, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1467.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this division”, meaning div. K of Pub. L. 117–58, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1445, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of division K to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9501 of this title and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 7128 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7128. Termination of authority
(a) In general
The authority to initiate projects under this subchapter shall terminate on September 30, 2025.
(b) Deposits in Treasury
Any project funds not obligated by September 30, 2026, shall be deposited in the Treasury of the United States.
(Pub. L. 106–393, title II, § 208, as added Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title VI, § 601(a), Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3909; amended Pub. L. 112–141, div. F, title I, § 100101(a)(2), (8), July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 905, 906; Pub. L. 113–40, § 10(a)(2)(E), Oct. 2, 2013, 127 Stat. 545; Pub. L. 114–10, title V, § 524(c)(4), Apr. 16, 2015, 129 Stat. 180; Pub. L. 115–141, div. O, title IV, § 401(b)(4), Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 1079; Pub. L. 116–94, div. I, title III, § 301(b)(2), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3021; Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title XII, § 41202(d)(2), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1134.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 208 of Pub. L. 106–393 was set out in a note under section 500 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title VI, § 601(a), Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3893.
heading: Amendments
text: 2021—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 117–58, § 41202(d)(2)(A), substituted “2025” for “2022”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 117–58, § 41202(d)(2)(B), substituted “2026” for “2023”.
2019—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–94, § 301(b)(2)(A), substituted “2022” for “2020”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–94, § 301(b)(2)(B), substituted “2023” for “2021”.
2018—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–141, § 401(b)(4)(A), substituted “2020” for “2017”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 115–141, § 401(b)(4)(B), substituted “2021” for “2018”.
2015—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 114–10, § 524(c)(4)(A), substituted “2017” for “2013”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 114–10, § 524(c)(4)(B), substituted “2018” for “2014”.
2013—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–40, § 10(a)(2)(E)(i), substituted “2013” for “2012”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 113–40, § 10(a)(2)(E)(ii), substituted “2014” for “2013”.
2012—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 112–141, § 100101(a)(2), substituted “2012” for “2011”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 112–141, § 100101(a)(8), substituted “2013” for “2012”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Wage Rate Requirements
text: For provisions relating to rates of wages to be paid to laborers and mechanics on projects for construction, alteration, or repair work funded under div. D or an amendment by div. D of Pub. L. 117–58, including authority of Secretary of Labor, see section 18851 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.
16 U.S.C. § 7144 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7144. Termination of authority
(a) In general
The authority to initiate projects under this subchapter terminates on September 30, 2025.
(b) Availability
Any county funds not obligated by September 30, 2026, shall be returned to the Treasury of the United States.
(Pub. L. 106–393, title III, § 305, formerly § 304, as added Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title VI, § 601(a), Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3910; amended Pub. L. 112–141, div. F, title I, § 100101(a)(2), (10), July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 905, 906; Pub. L. 113–40, § 10(a)(3), Oct. 2, 2013, 127 Stat. 545; Pub. L. 114–10, title V, § 524(d), Apr. 16, 2015, 129 Stat. 180; Pub. L. 115–141, div. O, title IV, § 401(c), Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 1079; Pub. L. 116–94, div. I, title III, § 301(c), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3021; renumbered § 305 and amended Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title XII, § 41202(f), (g)(1), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1134.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2021—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 117–58, § 41202(f)(1), substituted “2025” for “2022”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 117–58, § 41202(f)(2), substituted “2026” for “2023”.
2019—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–94, § 301(c)(1), substituted “2022” for “2020”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–94, § 301(c)(2), substituted “2023” for “2021”.
2018—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–141, § 401(c)(1), substituted “2020” for “2017”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 115–141, § 401(c)(2), substituted “2021” for “2018”.
2015—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 114–10, § 524(d)(1), substituted “2017” for “2013”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 114–10, § 524(d)(2), substituted “2018” for “2014”.
2013—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–40, § 10(a)(3)(A), substituted “2013” for “2012”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 113–40, § 10(a)(3)(B), substituted “2014” for “2013”.
2012—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 112–141, § 100101(a)(2), substituted “2012” for “2011”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 112–141, § 100101(a)(10), substituted “2013” for “2012”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Wage Rate Requirements
text: For provisions relating to rates of wages to be paid to laborers and mechanics on projects for construction, alteration, or repair work funded under div. D or an amendment by div. D of Pub. L. 117–58, including authority of Secretary of Labor, see section 18851 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.
33 U.S.C. § 4006 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 4006. Protection of States’ rights
(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted to adversely affect existing State regulatory or enforcement power which has been granted to any State through the Clean Water Act [33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.] or Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 [16 U.S.C. 1451 et seq.].
(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted to expand the regulatory or enforcement power of the Federal Government which has been delegated to any State through the Clean Water Act or Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972.
(Pub. L. 105–383, title VI, § 607, formerly § 606, Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3450; renumbered § 607, Pub. L. 117–144, § 2(a)(1), June 16, 2022, 136 Stat. 1266.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 607 of Pub. L. 105–383 was renumbered section 608 and is classified to section 4007 of this title.
heading: References in Text
text: The Clean Water Act, referred to in text, is act June 30, 1948, ch. 758, as amended generally by Pub. L. 92–500, § 2, Oct. 18, 1972, 86 Stat. 816, also known as the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, which is classified generally to chapter 26 (§ 1251 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1251 of this title and Tables.
The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, referred to in text, is title III of Pub. L. 89–454, as added by Pub. L. 92–583, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1280, which is classified generally to chapter 33 (§ 1451 et seq.) of Title 16, Conservation. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1451 of Title 16 and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly set out in a note under section 1451 of Title 16, Conservation.
33 U.S.C. § 4007 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 4007. Effect on other Federal authority
(a) Authority preserved
Nothing in this chapter supersedes or limits the authority of any agency to carry out its responsibilities and missions under other laws.
(b) Regulatory authority
Nothing in this chapter may be construed as establishing new regulatory authority for any agency.
(Pub. L. 105–383, title VI, § 608, formerly § 607, as added Pub. L. 113–124, § 9, June 30, 2014, 128 Stat. 1385; renumbered § 608, Pub. L. 117–144, § 2(a)(1), June 16, 2022, 136 Stat. 1266.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 608 of Pub. L. 105–383 was renumbered section 609 and is classified to section 4008 of this title.