42 U.S.C. § 9809

Current through P.L. 118-78 (published on www.congress.gov on 07/30/2024)
Section 9809 - Statement of purpose

It is the purpose of this part to meet the special economic needs of rural communities or areas with concentrations or substantial numbers of low-income persons by providing support to self-help programs which promote economic development and independence, as a supplement to existing similar programs conducted by other departments and agencies of the Federal Government. Such programs should encourage low-income families to pool their talents and resources so as to create and expand rural economic enterprise.

42 U.S.C. § 9809

Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, §620, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 493.