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42 U.S.C. 8142: Statement of purposeText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 90-NEIGHBORHOOD AND CITY REINVESTMENT, SELF-HELP AND REVITALIZATION
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§8142. Statement of purpose

The primary purpose of this subchapter is to assist the efforts of States, local governments, neighborhood and other organizations to provide a more suitable living environment, expand cultural opportunities, and to the extent practicable, stimulate economic opportunities, primarily for the low and moderate income residents of communities and neighborhoods in need of conservation and revitalization, through the utilization, design or development of artistic, cultural, or historic resources.

( Pub. L. 95–557, title VIII, § 803 , Oct. 31, 1978 , 92 Stat. 2122 .)