; or (B) for making an adverse action, as described in section 603(k)(1)(B)(ii). (2) Source of consumer report irrelevant The prohibition described in paragraph (1) shall apply even if the consumer consents or otherwise authorizes the procurement or use of a consumer report for employment purposes or in connection with an adverse action with respect to the consumer. (3) Exceptions Notwithstanding the prohibitions set forth in this subsection, and consistent with the other sections of this Act, an employer may use a consumer report with respect to a consumer in the following situations: (A) When the consumer applies for, or currently holds, employment that requires national security clearance. (B) When otherwise required by law. (4) Effect on disclosure and notification requirements The exceptions described in paragraph (3) shall have no effect upon the other requirements of this Act, including requirements in regards to disclosure and notification to a consumer when permissibly using a consumer report for employment purposes or for making an adverse action against the consumer. . (b) Conforming amendments and cross references The Fair Credit Reporting Act is further amended as follows: (1) In section 603 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681a )— (A) in subsection (d)(3), by striking 604(g)(3) and inserting 604(h)(3) ; and (B) in subsection (o), by striking A and inserting Subject to the restrictions set forth in subsection 604(b), a . (2) In section 604 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b )— (A) in subsection (a), by striking subsection (c) and inserting subsection (d) ; (B) in subsection (c), as redesignated by subsection (a)(2) of this section— (i) in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting and subject to the restrictions set forth in subsection (b) after subparagraph (B) ; and (ii) in paragraph (3)(A), by inserting and subject to the restrictions set forth in subsection (b) after subparagraph (B)