Legislative Authority

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Section 106(a)(2) of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 USC 1701x) provides the legislative authority for HUD to provide housing counseling services directly, or through private or public organizations with special competence and knowledge in counseling low and moderate income families.