2019 US Code
Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare
Chapter 130 - National Affordable Housing
Subchapter I - General Provisions and Policies
Sec. 12701 - National housing goal

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Citation 42 U.S.C. § 12701 (2019)
Section Name §12701. National housing goal
Section Text

The Congress affirms the national goal that every American family be able to afford a decent home in a suitable environment.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 101–625, title I, §101, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4085.)

Editorial Notes SHORT TITLE OF 2003 AMENDMENT

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'."

SHORT TITLE OF 2000 AMENDMENT

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'."

SHORT TITLE

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'."

MILLENNIAL HOUSING COMMISSION

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.

COMMISSION ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND HEALTH FACILITY NEEDS FOR SENIORS IN THE 21ST CENTURY

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.

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 1, 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 130 - NATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING
SUBCHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS AND POLICIES
Sec. 12701 - National housing goal
Contains section 12701
Date 2019
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 24, 2020
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Short Titles 'American Dream Downpayment Act'."
'Housing Affordability Barrier Removal Act of 2000'."
'Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act'."
'HOME Investment Partnerships Act'."
'National Homeownership Trust Act'."
Statutes at Large References 104 Stat. 4085, 4079, 4094, 4129
113 Stat. 1070, 1106
114 Stat. 1441, 2763, 2946
115 Stat. 671
117 Stat. 2685
Public Law References Public Law 101-625, Public Law 106-74, Public Law 106-377, Public Law 106-554, Public Law 106-569, Public Law 107-73, Public Law 108-186
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