42 U.S.C. § 8141 — Congressional findings

Page 7538 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE §§ 8121 to 8124 also as part of the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Preda- tory Lending Act and as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and not as part of the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation Act which comprises this subchapter. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE Section effective on the date on which final regula- tions implementing such section take effect, or on the date that is 18 months after the designated transfer date if such regulations have not been issued by that date, see section 1400(c) of Pub. L. 111–203, set out as an Effective Date of 2010 Amendment note under section 1601 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade. SUBCHAPTER II—NEIGHBORHOOD SELF- HELP DEVELOPMENT §§ 8121 to 8124. Repealed. Pub. L. 97–35, title III, § 313(a), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 398 Section 8121, Pub. L. 95–557, title VII, § 702, Oct. 31, 1978, 92 Stat. 2119, set forth congressional findings and statement of purposes for neighborhood self-help devel- opment programs. Section 8122, Pub. L. 95–557, title VII, § 703, Oct. 31, 1978, 92 Stat. 2120, defined terms applicable to sub- chapter. Section 8123, Pub. L. 95–557, title VII, § 704, Oct. 31, 1978, 92 Stat. 2120; Pub. L. 96–153, title I, § 107(b), Dec. 21, 1979, 93 Stat. 1104, set forth provisions respecting grants and other forms of assistance. Section 8124, Pub. L. 95–557, title VII, § 705, Oct. 31, 1978, 92 Stat. 2121; Pub. L. 96–153, title I, § 107(a), Dec. 21, 1979, 93 Stat. 1104; Pub. L. 96–399, title I, § 115, Oct. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 1623, related to authorization of appropria- tions for grants. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE OF REPEAL Sections 8121 to 8124 repealed effective Oct. 1, 1981, see section 371 of Pub. L. 97–35, set out as an Effective Date note under section 3701 of Title 12, Banks and Banking. SUBCHAPTER III—LIVABLE CITIES § 8141. Congressional findings The Congress finds and declares— (1) that artistic, cultural, and historic re- sources, including urban design, constitute an integral part of a suitable living environment for the residents of the Nation’s urban areas, and should be available to all residents of such areas, regardless of income; (2) that the development or preservation of such resources is a significant and necessary factor in restoring and maintaining the vital- ity of the urban environment, and can serve as a catalyst for improving decaying or deterio- rated urban communities and expanding eco- nomic opportunities, and for creating a sense of community identity, spirit, and pride; and (3) that the encouragement and support of local initiatives to develop or preserve such resources, particularly in connection with fed- erally assisted housing or community develop- ment activities or in communities with a high proportion of low-income residents, is an ap- propriate function of the Federal Government. (Pub. L. 95–557, title VIII, § 802, Oct. 31, 1978, 92 Stat. 2122.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries SHORT TITLE For short title of this subchapter as the ‘‘Livable Cit- ies Act of 1978’’, see section 801 of Pub. L. 95–557, set out as a note under section 8101 of this title. § 8142. Statement of purpose The primary purpose of this subchapter is to assist the efforts of States, local governments, neighborhood and other organizations to provide a more suitable living environment, expand cul- tural opportunities, and to the extent prac- ticable, stimulate economic opportunities, pri- marily for the low and moderate income resi- dents of communities and neighborhoods in need of conservation and revitalization, through the utilization, design or development of artistic, cultural, or historic resources. (Pub. L. 95–557, title VIII, § 803, Oct. 31, 1978, 92 Stat. 2122.) § 8143. Definitions For the purpose of this subchapter— (1) the terms ‘‘art’’ and ‘‘arts’’ include, but are not limited to, architecture (including preservation, restoration, or adaptive use of existing structures), landscape architecture, urban design, interior design, graphic arts, fine arts (including painting and sculpture), performing arts (including music, drama, and dance), literature, crafts, photography, com- munications media and film, as well as other similar activities which reflect the cultural heritage of the Nation’s communities and their citizens; (2) the term ‘‘nonprofit organization’’ means an organization in which no part of its net earnings inures to the benefit of any private stockholder or stockholders, individual or in- dividuals and, if a private entity, which is not disqualified for tax exemption under section 501(c)(3) of title 26 by reason of attempting to influence legislation and does not participate in or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political cam- paign on behalf of any candidate for public of- fice; such organizations may include States and units of local government (including pub- lic agencies or special authorities thereof), re- gional organizations of local governments and nonprofit societies, neighborhood groups, in- stitutions, organizations, associations or mu- seums; (3) the term ‘‘project’’ means a program or activity intended to carry out the purposes of this subchapter, including programs for neigh- borhood and community-based arts programs, urban design, user needs design, and the en- couragement of the preservation of historic or other structures which have neighborhood or community significance; (4) the term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Sec- retary of Housing and Urban Development; (5) the term ‘‘Chairman’’ means the Chair- man of the National Endowment for the Arts; (6) the term ‘‘Department’’ means the De- partment of Housing and Urban Development; and (7) the term ‘‘Endowment’’ means the Na- tional Endowment for the Arts.