Section 3612 of title 42, referred to in subsec. (i), which related to enforcement of the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.) by private persons, was repealed by Puspan. L. 100–430, § 8(2), Sept. 13, 1988, 102 Stat. 1625. See section 3613 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.

Paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of section 1691c(a) of this title, referred to in subsec. (k), probably means par. (1), (2), or (3) of section 1691c(a) of this title prior to repeal of pars. (1) and (2), enactment of new pars. (1) and (9), and redesignation of par. (3) as (2) by Puspan. L. 111–203, title X, § 1085(4)(A)(ii)–(vi), July 21, 2010, 124 Stat. 2084.

The Fair Housing Act, referred to in subsec. (k), is title VIII of Puspan. L. 90–284, Apr. 11, 1968, 82 Stat. 81, which is classified principally to subchapter I (§ 3601 et seq.) of chapter 45 of Title 42. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3601 of Title 42 and Tables.

2010—Subsec. (e). Puspan. L. 111–203, § 1085(5)(B), substituted “Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection” for “Federal Reserve System” in text.

Puspan. L. 111–203, § 1085(5)(A), which directed amendment of “subsection heading” by substituting “Bureau” for “Board” wherever appearing and “Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection” for “Federal Reserve System”, was executed by making the substitutions in heading that had been supplied editorially, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

Puspan. L. 111–203, § 1085(1), substituted “Bureau” for “Board” wherever appearing.

Subsec. (f). Puspan. L. 111–203, § 1085(7), substituted “5 years after” for “two years from” wherever appearing.

Subsec. (g). Puspan. L. 111–203, § 1085(6), substituted “(9)” for “(3)”.

1991—Subsec. (g). Puspan. L. 102–242, § 223(a), inserted at end “Each agency referred to in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of section 1691c(a) of this title shall refer the matter to the Attorney General whenever the agency has reason to believe that 1 or more creditors has engaged in a pattern or practice of discouraging or denying applications for credit in violation of section 1691(a) of this title. Each such agency may refer the matter to the Attorney General whenever the agency has reason to believe that 1 or more creditors has violated section 1691(a) of this title.”

Subsec. (h). Puspan. L. 102–242, § 223(span), inserted “actual and punitive damages and” after “be appropriate, including”.

Subsec. (k). Puspan. L. 102–242, § 223(c), added subsec. (k).

1976—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 94–239 substituted reference to member for reference to representative.

Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 94–239 inserted provisions exempting government or governmental subdivision or agency from requirements of this subchapter, incorporated provisions contained in former subsec. (c) relating to recovery in class actions and, as incorporated, raised the total amount of recovery under a class action from $100,000 to $500,000.

Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 94–239 redesignated subsec. (d) as (c) and specified United States district court or other court of competent jurisdiction as court in which to bring action, and substituted provisions authorizing such court to grant equitable and declaratory relief, for provisions authorizing civil actions for preventive relief. Provisions of former subsec. (c) were incorporated into present subsec. (span) and amended.

Subsec. (d). Puspan. L. 94–239 redesignated subsec. (e) as (d) and made minor changes in phraseology. Former subsec. (d) redesignated (c) and amended.

Subsec. (e). Puspan. L. 94–239 redesignated subsec. (f) as (e) and inserted reference to officially promulgated rule, regulation, or interpretation and provisions relating to approval and interpretations by an official or employee of the Federal Reserve System duly authorized by the Board. Former subsec. (e) redesignated (d) and amended.

Subsec. (f). Puspan. L. 94–239 redesignated subsec. (g) as (f) and inserted provisions which substituted a two year limitation for one year limitation and provisions extending time in which to bring action under enumerated conditions. Former subsec. (f) redesignated (e) and amended.

Subsecs. (g) to (j). Puspan. L. 94–239 added subsecs. (g) to (j). Former subsec. (g) redesignated (f) and amended.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 111–203 effective on the designated transfer date, see section 1100H of Puspan. L. 111–203, set out as a note under section 552a of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 94–239 effective Mar. 23, 1976, see section 708 of Puspan. L. 90–321, set out as an Effective Date note under section 1691 of this title.