; chapter 411; 46 Stat. 1494; 40 U.S.C. 276a et seq. ), and inserting for corresponding classes of laborers and mechanics employed on construction of a residential character, as predetermined by the Secretary of Labor pursuant to subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code, that is applicable at the time the application is filed . 8. Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act Section 811(j)(5)(A) of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act ( 42 U.S.C. 8013(j)(5)(A) ) is amended by striking similar character, as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with the Act of March 3, 1931 (commonly known as the Davis-Bacon Act) and inserting residential character, as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code, that is applicable at the time the application is filed . 9. United States Housing Act of 1937 Section 12(a) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437j(a) ) is amended by striking , as predetermined by the Secretary of Labor pursuant to the Davis-Bacon Act (49 Stat. 1011) and inserting for corresponding classes of laborers and mechanics employed on construction of a residential character, as predetermined by the Secretary of Labor pursuant to subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code, that is applicable at the time the application is filed .