2017 US Code
Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare
Chapter 81 - Energy Conservation and Resource Renewal
Subchapter III - Energy Conservation and Renewable-Resource Assistance for Existing Buildings
Part A - Weatherization Assistance for Low-Income Persons
Sec. 6870 - Prohibition against discrimination; notification to funded project of violation; penalties for failure to comply

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Citation 42 U.S.C. § 6870 (2017)
Section Name §6870. Prohibition against discrimination; notification to funded project of violation; penalties for failure to comply
Section Text

(a) No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, national origin, or sex, or on the ground of any other factor specified in any Federal law prohibiting discrimination, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, project, or activity supported in whole or in part with financial assistance under this part.

(b) Whenever the Secretary determines that a recipient of financial assistance under this part has failed to comply with subsection (a) or any applicable regulation, he shall notify the recipient thereof in order to secure compliance. If, within a reasonable period of time thereafter, such recipient fails to comply, the Secretary shall—

(1) refer the matter to the Attorney General with a recommendation that an appropriate civil action be instituted;

(2) exercise the power and functions provided by title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.] and any other applicable Federal nondiscrimination law; or

(3) take such other action as may be authorized by law.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 94–385, title IV, §420, Aug. 14, 1976, 90 Stat. 1158; Pub. L. 96–294, title V, §577(2), June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 760.)

Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT

The Civil Rights Act of 1964, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), is Pub. L. 88–352, July 2, 1964, 78 Stat. 241, as amended. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is classified generally to subchapter V (§2000d et seq.) of chapter 21 of this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2000a of this title and Tables.

AMENDMENTS

1980—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 96–294 substituted "Secretary" for "Administrator" wherever appearing.

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 81 - ENERGY CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE RENEWAL
SUBCHAPTER III - ENERGY CONSERVATION AND RENEWABLE-RESOURCE ASSISTANCE FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS
Part A - Weatherization Assistance for Low-Income Persons
Sec. 6870 - Prohibition against discrimination; notification to funded project of violation; penalties for failure to comply
Contains section 6870
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 78 Stat. 241
90 Stat. 1158
94 Stat. 760
Public Law References Public Law 88-352, Public Law 94-385, Public Law 96-294
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