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    22 USC CHAPTER 45 - COMMISSION ON SECURITY AND
           COOPERATION IN EUROPE                           01/03/2007

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       CHAPTER 45 - COMMISSION ON SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE   

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    Sec.                                                     
    3001.       Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe;
                 establishment.                                       
    3002.       Function and duties of Commission.                    
    3003.       Commission membership.                                
    3004.       Testimony of witnesses, production of evidence;
                 issuance of subpena; administration of oaths.        
    3005.       Report relating to Commission on Security and
                 Cooperation in Europe.                               
    3006.       Commission report to Congress; periodic reports;
                 expenditure of appropriations.                       
    3007.       Appropriations for Commission.                        
    3008.       Commission staff.                                     
    3009.       Printing and binding costs.                           

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    22 USC Sec. 3001                                            01/03/2007

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    Sec. 3001. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe;
      establishment

-STATUTE-
      There is established the Commission on Security and Cooperation
    in Europe (hereafter in this chapter referred to as the
    "Commission").

-SOURCE-
    (Pub. L. 94-304, Sec. 1, June 3, 1976, 90 Stat. 661.)

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    22 USC Sec. 3002                                            01/03/2007

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    Sec. 3002. Function and duties of Commission

-STATUTE-
      The Commission is authorized and directed to monitor the acts of
    the signatories which reflect compliance with or violation of the
    articles of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and
    Cooperation in Europe, with particular regard to the provisions
    relating to human rights and Cooperation in Humanitarian Fields.
    The Commission is further authorized and directed to monitor and
    encourage the development of programs and activities of the United
    States Government and private organizations with a view toward
    taking advantage of the provisions of the Final Act to expand East-
    West economic cooperation and a greater interchange of people and
    ideas between East and West.

-SOURCE-
    (Pub. L. 94-304, Sec. 2, June 3, 1976, 90 Stat. 661; Pub. L. 99-7,
    Sec. 2, Mar. 27, 1985, 99 Stat. 19.)

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                            REFERENCES IN TEXT                        
      The Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in
    Europe, referred to in text, means part four of the Helsinki
    Declaration which deals with follow-up to the Conference and
    possible steps to encourage compliance with its purposes and
    undertakings. The Declaration was signed on August 1, 1975 by the
    nine members of the European Economic Community and the 35
    participants to the Conference included all the European States,
    both Communist (except Albania) and non-Communist, the United
    States, Canada, and several non-participating Mediterranean states.
    The Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe is now called
    the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.


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                                AMENDMENTS                            
      1985 - Pub. L. 99-7 inserted "human rights and" after "relating
    to".

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                              CHANGE OF NAME                          
      The Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe to be called
    the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe effective
    Jan. 1, 1995, pursuant to Ex. Ord. No. 13029, Dec. 3, 1996, 61 F.R.
    64591.


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                     EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1985 AMENDMENT                 
      Section 6 of Pub. L. 99-7 provided that:
      "(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act and the
    amendments made by this Act [amending this section and sections
    3003, 3007, and 3008 of this title and enacting provisions set out
    as a note under section 3003 of this title] shall take effect on
    the date of enactment of this Act [Mar. 27, 1985] or April 15,
    1985, whichever is later.
      "(b)(1) The amendment made by subsection (b) of the first section
    [amending section 3003 of this title] shall take effect on the
    first day of the One Hundredth Congress [which convenes in January
    1987].
      "(2) Subsection (d) of section 8 of the Act entitled 'An Act to
    establish a Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe',
    approved June 3, 1976 (as added by section 5 of this Act) [section
    3008(d) of this title], shall be effective as of June 3, 1976."

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    22 USC Sec. 3003                                            01/03/2007

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    Sec. 3003. Commission membership

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    (a) Selection and appointment of members
      The Commission shall be composed of twenty-one members as
    follows:
        (1) Nine Members of the House of Representatives appointed by
      the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Five Members shall
      be selected from the majority party and four Members shall be
      selected, after consultation with the minority leader of the
      House, from the minority party.
        (2) Nine Members of the Senate appointed by the President of
      the Senate. Five Members shall be selected from the majority
      party of the Senate, after consultation with the majority leader,
      and four Members shall be selected, after consultation with the
      minority leader of the Senate, from the minority party.
        (3) One member of the Department of State appointed by the
      President of the United States.
        (4) One member of the Department of Defense appointed by the
      President of the United States.
        (5) One member of the Department of Commerce appointed by the
      President of the United States.
    (b) Commission Chairman and Cochairman
      There shall be a Chairman and a Cochairman of the Commission.
    (c) Designation of Chairman
      At the beginning of each odd-numbered Congress, the President of
    the Senate, on the recommendation of the majority leader, shall
    designate one of the Senate Members as Chairman of the Commission.
    At the beginning of each even-numbered Congress, the Speaker of the
    House of Representatives shall designate one of the House Members
    as Chairman of the Commission.
    (d) Designation of Cochairman
      At the beginning of each odd-numbered Congress, the Speaker of
    the House of Representatives shall designate one of the House
    Members as Cochairman of the Commission. At the beginning of each
    even-numbered Congress, the President of the Senate, on the
    recommendation of the majority leader, shall designate one of the
    Senate Members as Cochairman of the Commission.

-SOURCE-
    (Pub. L. 94-304, Sec. 3, June 3, 1976, 90 Stat. 661; Pub. L. 99-7,
    Sec. 1(a), (b), Mar. 27, 1985, 99 Stat. 18.)


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                                AMENDMENTS                            
      1985 - Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 99-7, Sec. 1(a), in amending
    section generally, designated existing provisions as subsec. (a)
    and added subsec. (b). Prior to amendment, section read as follows:
    "The Commission shall be composed of fifteen members as follows:
        "(1) Six Members of the House of Representatives appointed by
      the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Four members shall
      be selected from the majority party and two shall be selected,
      after consultation with the minority leader of the House, from
      the minority party. The Speaker shall designate one of the House
      Members as chairman.
        "(2) Six Members of the Senate appointed by the President of
      the Senate. Four members shall be selected from the majority
      party and two shall be selected after consultation with the
      minority leader of the Senate, from the minority party.
        "(3) One member of the Department of State appointed by the
      President of the United States.
        "(4) One member of the Defense Department appointed by the
      President of the United States.
        "(5) One member of the Commerce Department appointed by the
      President of the United States."
      Subsecs. (c), (d). Pub. L. 99-7, Sec. 1(b), added subsecs. (c)
    and (d).

                     EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1985 AMENDMENT                 
      Amendment by section 1(a) of Pub. L. 99-7 effective Apr. 15,
    1985, see section 6(a) of Pub. L. 99-7, set out as a note under
    section 3002 of this title.
      Amendment by section 1(b) of Pub. L. 99-7 effective on first day
    of 100th Congress (which convenes in January 1987), see section
    6(b)(1) of Pub. L. 99-7, set out as a note under section 3002 of
    this title.

        DESIGNATION OF CHAIRMAN AND COCHAIRMAN FOR DURATION OF 99TH
                                 CONGRESS
      Section 1(c) of Pub. L. 99-7 provided that: "On the effective
    date of this subsection [Apr. 15, 1985], the President of the
    Senate, on the recommendation of the majority leader, shall
    designate one of the Senate Members to serve as Chairman of the
    Commission for the duration of the Ninety-ninth Congress, and the
    Speaker of the House of Representatives shall designate one of the
    House Members to serve as Cochairman of the Commission for the
    duration of the Ninety-ninth Congress."

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    22 USC Sec. 3004                                            01/03/2007

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    Sec. 3004. Testimony of witnesses, production of evidence; issuance
      of subpena; administration of oaths

-STATUTE-
      In carrying out this chapter, the Commission may require, by
    subpena or otherwise, the attendance and testimony of such
    witnesses and the production of such books, records,
    correspondence, memorandums, papers, and documents as it deems
    necessary. Subpenas may be issued over the signature of the
    Chairman of the Commission or any member designated by him, and may
    be served by any person designated by the Chairman or such member.
    The Chairman of the Commission, or any member designated by him,
    may administer oaths to any witness.

-SOURCE-
    (Pub. L. 94-304, Sec. 4, June 3, 1976, 90 Stat. 661.)

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    22 USC Sec. 3005                                            01/03/2007

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    Sec. 3005. Report relating to Commission on Security and
      Cooperation in Europe

-STATUTE-
      In order to assist the Commission in carrying out its duties, the
    Secretary of State shall submit to the Commission an annual report
    discussing the overall United States policy objectives that are
    advanced through meetings of decision-making bodies of the
    Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the
    OSCE implementation review process, and other activities of the
    OSCE. The report shall also include a summary of specific United
    States policy objectives with respect to participating states where
    there is particular concern relating to the implementation of OSCE
    commitments or where an OSCE presence exists. Such summary shall
    address the role played by OSCE institutions, mechanisms, or field
    activities in achieving United States policy objectives. Each
    annual report shall cover the period from January 1 to December 31,
    shall be submitted not more than 90 days after the end of the
    reporting period, and shall be posted on the Internet website of
    the Department of State.

-SOURCE-
    (Pub. L. 94-304, Sec. 5, June 3, 1976, 90 Stat. 661; Pub. L. 102-
    138, title I, Sec. 171, Oct. 28, 1991, 105 Stat. 679; Pub. L. 107-
    228, div. A, title II, Sec. 226, Sept. 30, 2002, 116 Stat. 1369.)


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                                AMENDMENTS                            
      2002 - Pub. L. 107-228 amended section generally. Prior to
    amendment, section read as follows: "In order to assist the
    Commission in carrying out its duties, the President shall submit
    to the Commission an annual report,, which shall include (1) a
    detailed survey of actions by the signatories of the Final Act
    reflecting compliance with or violation of the provisions of the
    Final Act, and (2) a listing and description of present or planned
    programs and activities of the appropriate agencies of the
    executive branch and private organizations aimed at taking
    advantage of the provisions of the Final Act to expand East-West
    economic cooperation and to promote a greater interchange of people
    and ideas between East and West."
      1991 - Pub. L. 102-138, Sec. 171(2), which directed the striking
    out of "the first one to be submitted six months after June 3,
    1976" after "report", was executed by striking that language after
    "report," to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
      Pub. L. 102-138, Sec. 171(1), substituted "an annual report" for
    "a semiannual report".


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                          DELEGATION OF FUNCTIONS                      
      Memorandum of President of the United States, Feb. 10, 1992, 57
    F.R. 5367, provided:
      Memorandum for the Honorable James A. Baker, III, the Secretary
    of State
      By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
    laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of
    title 3 of the United States Code, I hereby delegate to you the
    functions vested in me by section 5 of Public Law 94-304 (22 U.S.C.
    3005). The authority delegated by this memorandum may be further
    delegated within the Department of State.
      You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the
    Federal Register.
                                                            George Bush.

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    22 USC Sec. 3006                                            01/03/2007

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    Sec. 3006. Commission report to Congress; periodic reports;
      expenditure of appropriations

-STATUTE-
      The Commission is authorized and directed to report to the House
    of Representatives and the Senate with respect to the matters
    covered by this chapter on a periodic basis and to provide
    information to Members of the House and Senate as requested. For
    each fiscal year for which an appropriation is made the Commission
    shall submit to Congress a report on its expenditures under such
    appropriation.

-SOURCE-
    (Pub. L. 94-304, Sec. 6, June 3, 1976, 90 Stat. 662.)


-MISC1-
                   TERMINATION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS               
      For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions of law
    requiring submittal to Congress of any annual, semiannual, or other
    regular periodic report listed in House Document No. 103-7 (in
    which a report required under this section is listed on page 157),
    see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104-66, as amended, set out as a note
    under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance.

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    22 USC Sec. 3007                                            01/03/2007

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    Sec. 3007. Appropriations for Commission

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    (a) Authorization; disbursements
      (1) There are authorized to be appropriated to the Commission for
    each fiscal year such sums as may be necessary to enable it to
    carry out its duties and functions. Appropriations to the
    Commission are authorized to remain available until expended.
      (2) Appropriations to the Commission shall be disbursed on
    vouchers approved - 
        (A) jointly by the Chairman and the Cochairman, or
        (B) by a majority of the members of the personnel and
      administration committee established pursuant to section 3008(a)
      of this title.
    (b) Use of foreign currencies
      For purposes of section 1754(b) of this title, the Commission
    shall be deemed to be a standing committee of the Congress and
    shall be entitled to use funds in accordance with such sections.
    (c) Official reception and representational expenses
      Not to exceed $6,000 of the funds appropriated to the Commission
    for each fiscal year may be used for official reception and
    representational expenses.
    (d) Foreign travel for official purposes
      Foreign travel for official purposes by Commission members and
    staff may be authorized by either the Chairman or the Cochairman.

-SOURCE-
    (Pub. L. 94-304, Sec. 7, June 3, 1976, 90 Stat. 662; Pub. L. 94-
    534, Oct. 17, 1976, 90 Stat. 2495; Pub. L. 95-426, title VII, Sec.
    702, Oct. 7, 1978, 92 Stat. 992; Pub. L. 96-60, title IV, Sec. 401,
    Aug. 15, 1979, 93 Stat. 403; Pub. L. 99-7, Secs. 3, 4, Mar. 27,
    1985, 99 Stat. 19.)


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                                AMENDMENTS                            
      1985 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 99-7, Sec. 3, amended subsec. (a)
    generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (a) read as follows: "There
    is authorized to be appropriated to the Commission for each fiscal
    year and to remain available until expended $550,000 to assist in
    meeting the expenses of the Commission for the purpose of carrying
    out the provisions of this chapter, such appropriation to be
    disbursed on voucher to be approved by the Chairman of the
    Commission."
      Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 99-7, Sec. 4, added subsec. (d).
      1979 - Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 96-60 added subsec. (c).
      1978 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 95-426 substituted "$550,000" for
    "$350,000".
      1976 - Pub. L. 94-534 designated existing provisions as subsec.
    (a) and added subsec. (b).

                     EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1985 AMENDMENT                 
      Amendment by Pub. L. 99-7 effective Apr. 15, 1985, see section
    6(a) of Pub. L. 99-7, set out as a note under section 3002 of this
    title.

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    22 USC Sec. 3008                                            01/03/2007

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    Sec. 3008. Commission staff

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    (a) Personnel and administration committee
      The Commission shall have a personnel and administration
    committee composed of the Chairman, the Cochairman, the senior
    Commission member from the minority party in the House of
    Representatives, and the senior Commission member from the minority
    party in the Senate.
    (b) Committee functions
      All decisions pertaining to the hiring, firing, and fixing of pay
    of Commission staff personnel shall be by a majority vote of the
    personnel and administration committee, except that - 
        (1) the Chairman shall be entitled to appoint and fix the pay
      of the staff director, and the Cochairman shall be entitled to
      appoint and fix the pay of his senior staff person; and
        (2) the Chairman and Cochairman each shall have the authority
      to appoint, with the approval of the personnel and administration
      committee, at least four professional staff members who shall be
      responsible to the Chairman or the Cochairman (as the case may
      be) who appointed them.

    The personnel and administration committee may appoint and fix the
    pay of such other staff personnel as it deems desirable.
    (c) Staff appointments
      All staff appointments shall be made without regard to the
    provisions of title 5 governing appointments in the competitive
    service, and without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and
    subchapter III of chapter 53 of such title relating to
    classification and general schedule pay rates.
    (d) Commission employees as congressional employees
      (1) For purposes of pay and other employment benefits, rights,
    and privileges and for all other purposes, any employee of the
    Commission shall be considered to be a congressional employee as
    defined in section 2107 of title 5.
      (2) For purposes of section 3304(c)(1) (!1) of title 5, staff
    personnel of the Commission shall be considered as if they are in
    positions in which they are paid by the Secretary of the Senate or
    the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives.

      (3) The provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection
    shall be effective as of June 3, 1976.

-SOURCE-
    (Pub. L. 94-304, Sec. 8, June 3, 1976, 90 Stat. 662; Pub. L. 99-7,
    Sec. 5, Mar. 27, 1985, 99 Stat. 19; Pub. L. 104-186, title II, Sec.
    218(3), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1747.)

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                            REFERENCES IN TEXT                        
      The provisions of title 5 governing appointments in the
    competitive service, referred to in subsec. (c), are classified
    generally to section 3301 et seq. of Title 5, Government
    Organization and Employees.
      Section 3304(c) of title 5, referred to in subsec. (d)(2), was
    repealed and section 3304(d) was redesignated 3304(c) by Pub. L.
    104-65, Sec. 16(a), (b), Dec. 19, 1995, 109 Stat. 703.


-MISC1-
                                AMENDMENTS                            
      1996 - Subsec. (d)(2). Pub. L. 104-186 substituted "Chief
    Administrative Officer" for "Clerk".
      1985 - Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 99-7, in amending section
    generally, added subsecs. (a) and (b).
      Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 99-7, in amending section generally,
    designated existing provisions as subsec. (c) and substituted "All
    staff appointments shall be made" for "The Commission may appoint
    and fix the pay of such staff personnel as it deems desirable,".
      Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 99-7, in amending section generally, added
    subsec. (d).

                     EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1985 AMENDMENT                 
      Amendment by Pub. L. 99-7 effective Apr. 15, 1985, except for
    enactment of subsec. (d) which was effective June 3, 1976, see
    section 6(a), (b)(2) of Pub. L. 99-7, set out as a note under
    section 3002 of this title.

-FOOTNOTE-
    (!1) See References in Text note below.


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    22 USC Sec. 3009                                            01/03/2007

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    Sec. 3009. Printing and binding costs

-STATUTE-
      For purposes of costs relating to printing and binding, including
    the costs of personnel detailed from the Government Printing
    Office, the Commission shall be deemed to be a committee of the
    Congress.

-SOURCE-
    (Pub. L. 94-304, Sec. 9, as added Pub. L. 99-190, Sec. 134, Dec.
    19, 1985, 99 Stat. 1322.)

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