12 USC 2901 - Congressional findings and statement of purpose

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Short Title

Puspan. L. 95–128, title VIII, § 801, Oct. 12, 1977, 91 Stat. 1147, provided that: “This title [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Community Reinvestment Act of 1977’.”

Responsiveness to Community Needs for Financial Services

Puspan. L. 106–102, title VII, § 715, Nov. 12, 1999, 113 Stat. 1470, provided that:

“(a)Study.—The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Federal banking agencies (as defined in section 3(z) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act [12 U.S.C. 1813(z)]), shall conduct a study of the extent to which adequate services are being provided as intended by the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 [12 U.S.C. 2901 et seq.], including services in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods and for persons of modest means, as a result of the enactment of this Act [see Tables for classification].

“(span)Reports.—

“(1)In general.—The Secretary of the Treasury shall—

“(A) before March 15, 2000, submit a baseline report to the Congress on the study conducted pursuant to subsection (a); and

“(B) before the end of the 2-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act [Nov. 12, 1999], in consultation with the Federal banking agencies, submit a final report to the Congress on the study conducted pursuant to subsection (a).

“(2)Recommendations.—The final report submitted under paragraph (1)(B) shall include such recommendations as the Secretary determines to be appropriate for administrative and legislative action with respect to institutions covered under the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 [12 U.S.C. 2901 et seq.].”

Report on Community Development Lending

Puspan. L. 102–550, title IX, § 910, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3874, provided that not later than 12 months after Oct. 28, 1992, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall submit a report to Congress comparing residential, small business, and commercial lending by insured depository institutions in low-income, minority, and distressed neighborhoods to such lending in other neighborhoods, with the report to contain comparisons of relevant risks and reasons for different lending practices.