; and (B) for such equitable relief as may be appropriate, including employment, reinstatement, and promotion. (3) Fees and costs The court in an action under this subsection shall, in addition to any judgment awarded to the plaintiff, allow a reasonable attorney’s fee, reasonable expert witness fees, and other costs of the action to be paid by the defendant. (c) Action by the Secretary (1) Administrative action The Secretary shall receive, investigate, and attempt to resolve complaints of violations of section 334 (including a violation relating to rights provided under section 332) in the same manner that the Secretary receives, investigates, and attempts to resolve complaints of violations of sections 6 and 7 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206 and 207). (2) Civil action The Secretary may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction to recover the damages described in subsection (b)(2)(A). (3) Sums recovered Any sums recovered by the Secretary pursuant to paragraph (2) shall be held in a special deposit account and shall be paid, on order of the Secretary, directly to each covered direct care professional or individual affected. Any such sums not paid to a covered direct care professional or individual affected because of inability to do so within a period of 3 years shall be deposited into the Treasury of the United States as miscellaneous receipts. (d) Limitation (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), an action may be brought under subsection (b), (c), or (e) not later than 2 years after the date of the last event constituting the alleged violation for which the action is brought. (2) Willful violation In the case of an action brought for a willful violation of section 334 (including a willful violation relating to rights provided under section 332), such action may be brought not later than 3 years after the last event constituting the alleged violation for which such action is brought. (3) Commencement In determining when an action is commenced under subsection