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42 U.S.C. 5306: Allocation and distribution of funds
Created in 1974 by Public Law 93-383. Changed by 13 later laws. 1 bill in this Congress would change it.
21 other sections of the Code cite this one, including 34 U.S.C. 12495, 42 U.S.C. 803, 42 U.S.C. 1437aaa-2, 42 U.S.C. 5301, 42 U.S.C. 5302.
- past change
- enacted this Congress
- proposed
This Congress
- H.R. 6623 Community Development Block Grant Equity Act of 2025 · introduced · would change (b), (d)
How it got here
2004
- Pub. L. 108–199, §423(1), substituted "shall not, subject to paragraph (6), exceed 3 percent" for "shall not exceed 2 percent". (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2004) Law text · (d)
- Pub. L. 108–199, §423(3), redesignated par. (5), relating to prohibition of distributions to units of general local government without certifications, as (7). (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2004) Law text · (d)
- Pub. L. 108–199, §423(2), substituted "subject to paragraph (6), not to exceed 3 percent" for "not to exceed 1 percent" in par. (5), relating to State deductions for technical assistance. (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2004) Law text · (d)
- Pub. L. 108–199, §423(4), added par. (6). Former par. (6) redesignated (8). (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2004) Law text · (d)
- Pub. L. 108–199, §423(3), redesignated pars. (5), relating to prohibition of distributions to units of general local government without certifications, and (6) as pars. (7) and (8), respectively. (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2004) Law text · (d), (8)
2003
- Pub. L. 108–186, §501(d)(1), in first sentence, substituted "appropriation Acts" for "an appropriation Act" and "for such fiscal year" for "in any year". Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 108–186, §501(d)(5), added par. (2). Former par. (2) redesignated (3). Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 108–186, §501(d)(2), inserted "under paragraph (1) and after reserving such amounts for insular areas under paragraph (2)" after "tribes". Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 108–186, §501(d)(4), redesignated par. (2) as (3). Former par. (3) redesignated (4). Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 108–186, §501(d)(3), substituted "paragraphs (1), (2), and (3)" for "paragraphs (1) and (2)". Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 108–186, §501(d)(4), redesignated par. (3) as (4). Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 108–186, §501(e), substituted "paragraphs (1), (2), and (3)" for "paragraphs (1) and (2)" in first sentence. Law text · (d)
1992
- Pub. L. 102–550, §1204(i), in first sentence, substituted "that remains after allocations pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a)" for "for grants in any year (excluding the amounts provided for use in accordance with subsection (a)(1) and (2) of this section)". · (d)
- Pub. L. 102–550, §802(b), added par. (4). · (d)
- Pub. L. 102–550, §811, added par. (5) relating to State deductions for technical assistance. · (d)
- Pub. L. 102–550, §808, substituted "the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Fair Housing Act" for "Public Law 88–352 and Public Law 90–284". · (d)
1990
- Pub. L. 101–625, §913(b)(1)(B), added subsec. (a) and struck out former subsec. (a) which read as follows: "Of the amount approved in an appropriation Act under section 5303 of this title for grants in any year (excluding the amounts provided for use in accordance with section 5307 of … · (a)
- Pub. L. 101–625, §913(b)(2), substituted "The" for "After taking into account the set-aside for Indian tribes under paragraph (7), the" in introductory provisions of pars. (1) and (2). · (b), (2)
- Pub. L. 101–625, §913(b)(1)(A), struck out par. (7), which read as follows: · (b)
- Pub. L. 101–625, §933(1), substituted "paragraphs (2) and (4)" for "paragraph (2)" in introductory provisions. · (c)
- Pub. L. 101–625, §933(2), added par. (4). · (c)
- Pub. L. 101–625, §913(b)(3), substituted "subsection (a)(1) and (2) of this section" for "section 5307 of this title and section 5318 of this title" in introductory provisions. · (d)
1989
- Pub. L. 101–235, §702(b)(1), inserted "and Indian tribes" after "urban counties" in first sentence and inserted "Indian tribes shall receive grants from such allocation pursuant to subsection (b)(7) of this section" before period at end of second sentence. · (a)
- Pub. L. 101–235, §702(b)(2), substituted "After taking into account the set-aside for Indian tribes under paragraph (7), the" for "The". · (b)
- Pub. L. 101–235, §702(b)(3), substituted "After taking into account the set-aside for Indian tribes under paragraph (7), the" for "The". · (b)
- Pub. L. 101–235, §702(b)(4), added par. (7). · (b)
- Pub. L. 101–235, §702(b)(5), struck out par. (4) which excluded Indian tribes in computing amounts under par. (1). · (d)
1988
- Pub. L. 100–628, §1082(b), substituted "subsection (a), (b), (c), or (d) of section 5304" for "section 5304(a), (b), or (c)" in introductory provisions and substituted "section 5304(e)" for "section 5304(d)" in introductory provisions and in subpar. (B). · (c)
- Pub. L. 100–242, §512(1), substituted "the State must certify that it" for "the Governor must certify that the State". · (d)
- Pub. L. 100–242, §512(2), substituted "the State" for "the Governor of each State". · (d)
- Pub. L. 100–242, §517(b)(1), inserted "its administrative expenses under section 1706e of title 12" after first reference to "such expenses", and "under this chapter" after second reference to "such expenses". · (d)
- Pub. L. 100–242, §513, substituted "$100,000" for "$102,000" after "the sum of". · (d)
- Pub. L. 100–628, §1082(c), substituted "subsection (a), (b), or (d) of section 5304" for "subsection (a) or (b) of section 5304" and "section 5304(e)" for "section 5304(d)". · (d)
- Pub. L. 100–628, §1082(c)(2), substituted "section 5304(e)" for "section 5304(d)". · (d)
1984
- Pub. L. 98–479, §101(a)(10)(A), substituted "the State" for "a State that has elected, in such manner and at such time as the Secretary shall prescribe" in provisions preceding cl. (i). · (d)
- Pub. L. 98–479, §101(a)(10)(B), substituted "a State that has elected, in such manner and at such time as the Secretary shall prescribe, to distribute such amounts" for "the State". · (d)
- Pub. L. 98–479, §101(a)(11)(A), inserted "or section 1437o(e)(1) of this title". · (d)
- Pub. L. 98–479, §101(a)(11)(B), inserted "or to make the certifications required in subparagraphs (C) and (D) of paragraph (2)". · (d)
- Pub. L. 98–479, §101(a)(12), substituted "moderate" for "low and moderate income who are not persons of very low" before "income, the grantee certifies". · (d)
1983
- Pub. L. 98–181, §106(a), added par. (6). · (b)
- Pub. L. 98–181, §106(b), substituted "a city or county against whom any such action was taken in a fiscal year shall be excluded from a calculation of share for purposes of reallocating in the succeeding year," for "the city or county against whom any such action was taken shall … · (c)
- Pub. L. 98–181, §106(c), added par. (3). · (c)
- Pub. L. 98–181, §106(d)(1), substituted "a State that has elected, in such manner and at such time as the Secretary shall prescribe" for "the State" in provisions preceding cl. (i), and inserted, following cl. (ii), "Any election to distribute funds made after the close of fiscal… · (d)
- Pub. L. 98–181, §106(d)(2), substituted provisions requiring the Secretary to distribute amounts allocated under par. (1) if the State has not elected to distribute such amounts, for provisions which required the Secretary to distribute such amounts where the State had elected, i… · (d)
- Pub. L. 98–181, §106(e), amended cl. (iii) generally, substituting provisions requiring certification by the Governor that the State will not refuse to distribute funds to any local government unit on the basis of the particular activity selected to meet its community develo… · (d)
- Pub. L. 98–181, §106(f), added subpar. (D). · (d)
- Pub. L. 98–181, §106(g), substituted provisions that the State may deduct an amount to cover such expenses not to exceed the sum of $102,000 plus 50 percent of any such expenses in excess of $100,000, and that the amounts deducted in excess of $100,000 shall not exceed 2 percent … · (d)
- Pub. L. 98–181, §106(h), amended subpar. (C) generally, substituting provisions requiring that amounts which are to be reallocated because of failure to meet requirements of section 5304(a), (b) of this title or because of action under section 5304(d) or 5311 of this title b… · (d), (D)
- Pub. L. 98–181, §106(i), added pars. (5) and (6). · (d), (6)
- Pub. L. 98–181, §106(j), amended subsec. (f) generally, substituting provisions for pro rata reduction of all amounts determined under subsec. (b) in the event of a deficiency for provisions for reduction of all basic grant entitlement funds provided pursuant to this section in the eve… · (f)
1981
- Pub. L. 97–35, §304(a), substituted provisions relating to amounts allocated to metropolitan areas and urban counties and limitations on amount of annual grants for provisions relating to amounts allocated to metropolitan areas, annual grants for metropolitan cities and urban counties,… · (a)
- Pub. L. 97–35, §309(h), substituted provision respecting assistance under subsec. (d) of this section for provision respecting grants under subsec. (c) or (e) of this section. · (b)
- Pub. L. 97–35, §304(b), (c), redesignated subsec. (d) as (c) and substituted provisions relating to reallocation of undistributed funds within same metropolitan area as original allocation, for provisions relating to reallocation of amounts allocated to metropolitan cities, urban count… · (c)
- Pub. L. 97–35, §304(b), (d), (e), redesignated subsec. (e) as (d) and substituted provisions relating to allocation among nonentitlement areas, amount and calculation of grants, distributions, certifications, etc., for provisions relating to amounts allocated to units of general local … · (d)
- Pub. L. 97–35, §304(b), redesignated subsec. (f) as (e). Former subsec. (e) redesignated (d). · (e)
- Pub. L. 97–35, §304(b), (f), redesignated subsec. (g) as (f) and substituted "all basic grant entitlement amounts" for "(1) all basic grant entitlement amounts, and (2) funds available under subsection (c) of this section (including amounts provided for use under section 5303(a)(… · (f), (g)
1980
- Pub. L. 96–399, §111(e), substituted "subsection (d) of this section" for "subsections (c) and (e) of this section", struck out "aggregate" after "allocation in an", "the greater of" after "not exceeding", and "or its hold-harmless amount computed pursuant to subsection (g) of this sec… · (a)
- Pub. L. 96–399, §103, substituted "the populations of which are not counted in determining the eligibility of the urban county to receive a grant under this subsection, except that there shall be included any independent city (as defined by the Bureau of the Census) which—" for "(A)… · (b)
- Pub. L. 96–399, §111(d), (f), redesignated former subsec. (d) as (c) and struck out in par. (1) "allocated by the Secretary, first, for grants to metropolitan cities, urban counties, and other units of general local government within metropolitan areas to meet their hold-harmless needs… · (c)
- Pub. L. 96–399, §§111(d), 112, redesignated former subsec. (e) as (d) and inserted provisions relating to preferences for units of general local government in the same metropolitan area. Former subsec. (d) redesignated (c). · (d)
- Pub. L. 96–399, §111(d), (g), redesignated former subsec. (f) as (e) and in par. (1) struck out "allocated by the Secretary—(A) first, for grants to units of general local government outside of metropolitan areas to meet their hold-harmless needs as determined under subsection (h) of t… · (e)
- Pub. L. 96–399, §111(d), redesignated subsec. (k) as (f). Former subsec. (f) redesignated (e). · (f)
- Pub. L. 96–399, §§102, 111(d), redesignated subsec. (m) as (g) and substituted "any fiscal year" for "fiscal year 1978, fiscal year 1979, or fiscal year 1980", struck out "and hold-harmless" after "all basic grant" in two places, and substituted "subsection (c)" for "subsection (d)(2)"… · (g)
- Pub. L. 96–399, §111(d), struck out subsec. (h) which related to hold-harmless grants to units of general local government not metropolitan cities or urban counties. · (h)
- Pub. L. 96–399, §111(d), struck out subsec. (i) which related to percentages excluded from data in computation of hold-harmless grants for units of general local government. · (i)
- Pub. L. 96–399, §111(d), struck out subsec. (j) which related to waiver of eligibility by units of general local government for hold-harmless grants. · (j)
- Pub. L. 96–399, §111(d), redesignated subsec. (k) as (f). · (k)
- Pub. L. 96–399, §111(d), struck out subsec. (l) which related to reports to Congress with respect to adequacy and effectiveness of formula for allocation of funds. · (l)
- Pub. L. 96–399, §111(d), redesignated subsec. (m) as (g). · (m)
1979
- Pub. L. 96–153, §103(e), added par. (5). · (b)
- Pub. L. 96–153, §103(d), inserted reference to fiscal year 1980. · (m)
1977
- Pub. L. 95–128, §106(a), substituted in second sentence reference to pars. "(1) or (2)" for pars. "(2) or (3)" of subsec. (b) of this section. · (a)
- Pub. L. 95–128, §106(b), added par. (1), and struck out former par. (1) provisions stating that "The Secretary shall determine the amount to be allocated to all metropolitan cities which shall be an amount that bears the same ratio to the allocation for all metropolitan areas as the… · (b)
- Pub. L. 95–128, §106(b), added par. (2) and struck out former par. (2) provisions declaring that "From the amount allocated to all metropolitan cities the Secretary shall determine for each metropolitan city a basic grant amount which shall equal an amount that bears the same ratio … · (b)
- Pub. L. 95–128, §106(b), added par. (3) and struck out former par. (3) provisions for determination of basic grant amount of each urban county, now covered in subsec. (b)(2) of this section and formerly providing that "The Secretary shall determine the basic grant amount of each urb… · (b)
- Pub. L. 95–128, §106(b), (c), struck out par. "(4) In determining the average of ratios under paragraphs (1), (2), and (3), the ratio involving the extent of poverty shall be counted twice.", now incorporated in par. (3), redesignated par. (5) as (4), and substituted "are entit… · (b), (5)
- Pub. L. 95–128, §106(d), in first sentence, substituted "With respect to funds approved for distribution to a metropolitan city or urban county under this section during fiscal years 1975, 1976, and 1977" for "During the first three years for which funds are approved for distribution t… · (c)
- Pub. L. 95–128, §106(e), incorporated existing introductory text and provisions of former par. (1) in provisions now designated par. (1); added par. (2), incorporating provisions of former par. (2) respecting additional allocations by the Secretary "for grants to units of general local… · (d)
- Pub. L. 95–128, §106(f), in first sentence, substituted "within a reasonable time" for "during such program period" and struck out "during the same period" after "shall be reallocated". · (e)
- Pub. L. 95–128, §106(g)(1), inserted in subpar. (B) "any portion of such amount which remains after applying the provisions of subparagraph (A) shall be utilized by the Secretary" after "second," and "the greater of" before "an amount"; reenacted existing provisions in cl. (i); adde… · (f)
- Pub. L. 95–128, §106(g)(1), (2), added par. (2) and redesignated former par. (2) as (3). · (f)
- Pub. L. 95–128, §106(g)(2)–(4), redesignated former par. (2) as (3), substituted "within a reasonable time" for "during such period", and struck out "during the same period" after "as soon as practicable". · (f)
- Pub. L. 95–128, §106(h), substituted reference to "subsection (b)(1)(A) or (B), or (2)(A) or (B) of this section" for "subsection (b)(2) or (3) of this section" and inserted in cls. (i) and (ii) ", as computed under subsection (b)(1)(A) or (B), or (2)(A) or (B) of this section," bef… · (g)
- Pub. L. 95–128, §106(i), struck out "population, poverty, and housing overcrowding" before "data" and substituted "are entitled to" for "receive" and reference to subsec. (b)(4) for (b)(5) of this section. · (i)
- Pub. L. 95–128, §106(j), substituted "by such date as the Secretary shall determine" for "not later than thirty days prior to the beginning of any program period" and reference to subsec. (b)(4) for (b)(5) of this section and inserted "for a hold–harmless grant for a single year" after… · (j)
- Pub. L. 95–128, §106(k), substituted provisions for submission of a report to Congress not later than Sept. 30, 1978, respecting adequacy of funds allocation formula and defining "impaction" for prior requirement of a report to Congress not later than Mar. 31, 1977, setting forth recom… · (l)
- Pub. L. 95–128, §106(l), added subsec. (m). · (m)
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