USC Subchapter II

USC Subchapter II
in effect

42 U.S.C. § 11921 Statement of purpose

The purpose of this subchapter is to reaffirm the principle that decent affordable shelter is a basic necessity, and the general welfare of the Nation and the health and living standards of its people require better coordination and training in drug prevention programs among the public officials and agencies responsible for administering the public housing programs of the Nation.

42 U.S.C. § 11922 Clearinghouse on drug abuse in public housing

(a) EstablishmentThe Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall establish, in the Office of Public Housing in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, a clearinghouse to receive, collect, process, and assemble information regarding the abuse of controlled substances in public housing projects. (b) FunctionsThe clearinghouse established under subsection (a) shall—(1) respond to inquiries by members of the public requesting assistance in investigating, studying, and working on the problem of the abuse of controlled substances; and (2) receive, collect, process, assemble, and provide information on programs, authorities, institutions, and agencies, that may further assist members of the public requesting information from the clearinghouse.

42 U.S.C. § 11923 Regional training program on drug abuse in public housing

(a) EstablishmentThe Secretary shall establish a regional training program for the training of public housing officials, to better prepare and educate the officials to confront the widespread abuse of controlled substances in the communities in which the officials work. (b) OperationThe regional training program established under subsection (a) shall be conducted within 12 months after November 18, 1988, by a national training unit established by the Secretary.

42 U.S.C. § 11924 Definitions

For purposes of this subchapter: (1) Controlled substanceThe term “controlled substance” has the meaning given such term in section 802 of title 21. (2) SecretaryThe term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

42 U.S.C. § 11925 Regulations

Not later than 6 months after November 18, 1988, the Secretary shall issue any regulations necessary to carry out this subchapter.

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