§ 292j. Powers and responsibilities of Secretary

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(a)In general In the performance of, and with respect to, the functions, powers, and duties vested in the Secretary by this subpart, the Secretary is authorized as follows:

(1)To prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subpart.

(2)To sue and be sued in any district court of the United States. Such district courts shall have jurisdiction of civil actions arising under this subpart without regard to the amount in controversy, and any action instituted under this subsection by or against the Secretary shall survive notwithstanding any change in the person occupying the office of Secretary or any vacancy in that office. No attachment, injunction, garnishment, or other similar process, mesne or final, shall be issued against the Secretary or property under the control of the Secretary. Nothing herein shall be constructed to except litigation arising out of activities under this subpart from the application of sections 517 and 547 of title 28.

(3)To include in any contract for Federal loan insurance such terms, conditions, and covenants relating to repayment of principal and payments of interest, relating to his obligations and rights and to those of eligible lenders, and borrowers in case of default, and relating to such other matters as the Secretary determines to be necessary to assure that the purposes of this subpart will be achieved. Any term, condition, and covenant made pursuant to this paragraph or any other provisions of this subpart may be modified by the Secretary if the Secretary determines that modification is necessary to protect the financial interest of the United States.

(4)Subject to the specific limitations in the subpart, to consent to the modification of any note or other instrument evidencing a loan which has been insured by him under this subpart (including modifications with respect to the rate of interest, time of payment of any installment of principal and interest or any portion thereof, or any other provision).

(5)To enforce, pay, compromise, waive, or release any right, title, claim, lien, or demand, however acquired, including any equity or any right or 1 redemption.

(b)Annual budget; accounts The Secretary shall, with respect to the financial operations arising by reason of this subpart—

(1)prepare annually and submit a budget program as provided for wholly owned Government corporations by chapter 91 of title 31; and

(2)maintain with respect to insurance under this subpart an integral set of accounts.

(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VII, § 711, as added Pub. L. 102–408, title I, § 102, Oct. 13, 1992, 106 Stat. 2007.)

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July 1, 1944, ch. 373
Pub. L. 102–408, title I, § 102
106 Stat. 2007
Pub. L. 97–258, § 4(b)
96 Stat. 1067
act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VII, § 709
Pub. L. 94–484, title II, § 208
90 Stat. 2252
Pub. L. 97–35, title XXVII
95 Stat. 915
Pub. L. 99–129, title II, § 206
99 Stat. 527
Pub. L. 102–408
act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VII, § 711
Pub. L. 88–129, § 3(b)
77 Stat. 173
Pub. L. 92–157, title I, § 102(k)(2)(A)
85 Stat. 437
Pub. L. 94–484, title II, § 201(a)
90 Stat. 2246

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ActJuly 1, 1944, ch. 373

Pub. L.Pub. L. 102–408, title I, § 102

Stat.106 Stat. 2007

Pub. L.Pub. L. 97–258, § 4(b)

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