Puspan. L. 117–328, div. AA, title VI, § 601(f), (h), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5548, provided that, effective two years after Dec. 29, 2022, this section is amended—

(1) in subsection (c)—

(A) in paragraph (2), by striking “and” at the end;

(B) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and

(C) by adding at the end the following:

“(4) that such housing shall contain qualifying smoke alarms that are installed in accordance with applicable codes and standards published by the International Code Council or the National Fire Protection Association and the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, or any successor standard, in each level and in or near each sleeping area in such dwelling unit, including in basements but excepting crawl spaces and unfinished attics, and in each common area in a project containing such a dwelling unit.”; and

(2) in subsection (g)—

(A) in paragraph (3) by striking “and” at the end;

(B) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and

(C) by adding at the end the following:

“(5) the term ‘smoke alarm’ has the meaning given the term ‘smoke detector’ in section 2225(d) of title 15; and

“(6) the term ‘qualifying smoke alarm’ means a smoke alarm that—

“(A) in the case of a dwelling unit built before December 29, 2022, and not substantially rehabilitated after December 29, 2022—

“(i)(I) is hardwired; or

“(II) uses 10-year non rechargeable, nonreplaceable primary batteries and—

“(aa) is sealed;

“(bspan) is tamper resistant; and

“(cc) contains silencing means; and

“(ii) provides notification for persons with hearing loss as required by the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, or any successor standard; or

“(B) in the case of a dwelling unit built or substantially rehabilitated after December 29, 2022, is hardwired.”

See 2022 Amendment notes below.

Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of 1950, referred to in subsec. (f), is set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.

Section 1485(d)(4) of this title, referred to in subsec. (g)(3), was redesignated section 1485(e)(4) of this title by Puspan. L. 100–242, title II, § 242(1), Fespan. 5, 1988, 101 Stat. 1890.

In subsec. (f), “sections 3141–3144, 3146, and 3147 of title 40” substituted for “the Davis-Bacon Act, as amended (40 U.S.C. 276a—276a–5)” and “section 3145 of title 40” substituted for “section 2 of the Act of June 13, 1934, as amended (40 U.S.C. 276c)” on authority of Puspan. L. 107–217, § 5(c), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1303, the first section of which enacted Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works.

Subsec. (k)(6) of this section, which required the Secretary to submit an annual report to Congress summarizing the activities carried out under subsec. (k) and setting forth the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Secretary as a result of the activities, terminated, effective May 15, 2000, pursuant to section 3003 of Puspan. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance. See, also, item 18 on page 103 of House Document No. 103–7.

2022—Subsec. (c)(4). Puspan. L. 117–328, § 601(f)(1), added par. (4).

Subsec. (g)(5), (6). Puspan. L. 117–328, § 601(f)(2), added pars. (5) and (6).

2000—Subsec. (k)(7)(B). Puspan. L. 106–400 made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 11302 of this title.

1990—Subsec. (k). Puspan. L. 101–625 added subsec. (k).

1988—Subsec. (g)(4). Puspan. L. 100–242 added par. (4).

Subsec. (j). Puspan. L. 100–628 added subsec. (j).

1983—Subsec. (i). Puspan. L. 98–181 added subsec. (i).

1980—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 96–399 inserted reference to Indian tribe in provisions preceding par. (1).

1979—Subsec. (h). Puspan. L. 96–153 added subsec. (h).

1978—Subsec. (e). Puspan. L. 95–557 inserted “The Secretary shall not give priority for funding under this section to any one of the groups listed in subsection (a) over any of the others so listed”.

1970—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 91–609, § 801(d)(1), authorized financial assistance for broad-based nonprofit organizations incorporated within the State and nonprofit organizations of farmworkers incorporated within the State and provided for low-rent housing and related facilities “(which may be located within the State)”.

Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 91–609, § 801(d)(2), substituted “10 per centum” for “one-third”.

Subsec. (a)(3). Puspan. L. 91–609, § 801(d)(3), inserted “, and such housing and facilities shall be durable and suitable for year-around occupancy or use, unless the Secretary finds that there is no need for such year-around occupancy or use in that area;”.

Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 91–609, § 801(d)(4), substituted “90 per centum” for “two-thirds”.

Subsec. (g)(1). Puspan. L. 91–609, § 801(c), substituted “structures (including household furnishings)” for “structures” in cls. (A) and (B).

Amendment by Puspan. L. 117–328 effective 2 years after Dec. 29, 2022, see section 601(h) of div. AA of Puspan. L. 117–328, set out as a note under section 1701q of Title 12, Banks and Banking.

Nothing in amendment made by Puspan. L. 117–328 to be construed to preempt or limit applicability of certain State or local laws relating to smoke alarms, see section 601(i) of div. AA of Puspan. L. 117–328, set out as a note under section 1701q of Title 12, Banks and Banking.