12 USC 4641 - Subpoena authority

1 So in original.

may allow to any such party such reasonable expenses and attorneys fees as the court deems just and proper. Such expenses and fees shall be paid by the regulated entity or from its assets.

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this title”, meaning title XIII of Puspan. L. 102–550, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3941, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of title XIII to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4501 of this title and Tables.

Codification

Puspan. L. 110–289, § 1158, which directed amendment of section “1379B of the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992 (12 U.S.C. 4641)”, was executed to this section, which is section 1379D, formerly section 1379B, of the Act, to reflect the probable intent of Congress and the renumbering by Puspan. L. 110–289, § 1153(a)(1). See 2008 Amendment notes below.

Amendments

2008—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 110–289, § 1158(a)(1)(A), in introductory provisions, struck out “administrative” after “with any”, inserted “, examination, or investigation” after “proceeding”, substituted “chapter” for “subchapter”, and inserted “or any designated representative thereof, including any person designated to conduct any hearing under this subchapter” after “Director”. See Codification note above.

Subsec. (a)(4). Puspan. L. 110–289, § 1158(a)(1)(B), struck out “issued by the Director” before period at end. See Codification note above.

Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 110–289, § 1158(a)(2), inserted “or in any territory or other place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States” after “State”. See Codification note above.

Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 110–289, § 1158(a)(3), added subsec. (c) and struck out former subsec. (c). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Director may request the Attorney General of the United States to bring an action in the United States district court for the judicial district in which such proceeding is being conducted, or where the witness resides or conducts business, or the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, for enforcement of any subpoena or subpoena duces tecum issued pursuant to this section or may, under the direction and control of the Attorney General, bring such an action. Such courts shall have jurisdiction and power to order and require compliance therewith.” See Codification note above.

Subsec. (d). Puspan. L. 110–289, § 1158(a)(4), inserted “enterprise-affiliated party” before “may allow”. See Codification note above.

Puspan. L. 110–289, § 1156(span)(4), which directed substitution of “regulated entity” for “enterprise”, was executed by making the substitution in two places to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

Subsec. (e). Puspan. L. 110–289, § 1158(a)(5), added subsec. (e). See Codification note above.