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(2) Section 2114(e) of such title is amended by
striking ‘‘Dean’’ each place it appears in paragraphs
(3) and (5).
(c) COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS FOR PERFORMANCE
OF DUTIES.—Subsection (e) of section 2113 of such title
is further amended by striking ‘‘but not exceeding $100 per
diem’’.
SEC. 933. UNITED STATES MILITARY CANCER INSTITUTE.
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Chapter 104 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following
new section:
‘‘§ 2117. United States Military Cancer Institute
‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary of Defense shall
establish in the University the United States Military Can-
cer Institute. The Institute shall be established pursuant to
regulations prescribed by the Secretary.
‘‘(b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the Institute are as
follows:
‘‘(1) To establish and maintain a clearinghouse
of data on the incidence and prevalence of cancer
among members and former members of the armed
forces.
‘‘(2) To conduct research that contributes to the
detection or treatment of cancer among the members
and former members of the armed forces.
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‘‘(c) HEAD OF INSTITUTE.—The Director of the United
States Military Cancer Institute is the head of the Institute.
The Director shall report to the President of the University
regarding matters relating to the Institute.
‘‘(d) ELEMENTS.—(1) The Institute is composed of
clinical and basic scientists in the Department of Defense
who have an expertise in research, patient care, and edu-
cation relating to oncology and who meet applicable criteria
for affiliation with the Institute.
‘‘(2) The components of the Institute include military
treatment and research facilities that meet applicable cri-
teria and are designated as affiliates of the Institute.
‘‘(e) RESEARCH.—(1) The Director of the United
States Military Cancer Institute shall carry out research
studies on the following:
‘‘(A) The epidemiological features of cancer, in-
cluding assessments of the carcinogenic effect of ge-
netic and environmental factors, and of disparities in
health, inherent or common among populations of
various ethnic origins within the members of the
armed forces.
‘‘(B) The prevention and early detection of can-
cer among members and former members of the armed
forces.
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‘‘(C) Basic, translational, and clinical investiga-
tion matters relating to the matters described in sub-
paragraphs (A) and (B).
‘‘(2) The research studies under paragraph (1) shall
include complementary research on oncologic nursing.
‘‘(f) COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH.—The Director of the
United States Military Cancer Institute shall carry out the
research studies under subsection (e) in collaboration with
other cancer research organizations and entities selected by
the Institute for purposes of the research studies.
‘‘(g) ANNUAL REPORT.—(1) Not later than November
1 each year, the Director of the United States Military Can-
cer Institute shall submit to the President of the University
a report on the current status of the research studies being
carried out by the Institute under subsection (e).
‘‘(2) Not later than 60 days after receiving a report
under paragraph (1), the President of the University shall
transmit such report to the Secretary of Defense and to Con-
gress.’’.
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sections at
the beginning of chapter 104 of such title is amended by
adding at the end the following new item:
‘‘2117. United States Military Cancer Institute.’’.
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SEC. 934. WESTERN HEMISPHERE CENTER FOR EXCEL-
LENCE IN HUMAN RIGHTS.
(a) CENTER AUTHORIZED.—The Secretary of Defense
may establish and operate a center to be known as the West-
ern Hemisphere Center for Excellence in Human Rights.
(b) MISSIONS.—The missions of the Center shall be as
follows:
(1) To provide and facilitate education, training,
research, strategic planning, and reform on the inte-
gration of respect for human rights into all aspects of
military operations, doctrine, education, judicial sys-
tems, and other internal control mechanisms, and
into the relations of the military with civil society,
including the development of programs to combat the
growing phenomenon of trafficking in persons.
(2) To sponsor conferences, symposia, seminars,
academic exchanges, and courses, as well as special
projects such as studies, reviews, design of curricula,
and evaluations, on the matters covered by paragraph
(1).
(3) In carrying out its other mission, to place
special emphasis on the implementation of reforms
that result in measurable improvements in respect for
human rights in the provision of effective security.
(c) FORMULATION AND EXECUTION OF PROGRAMS.—
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(1) CONCURRENCE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.—
The Secretary of Defense may carry out this section
only with the concurrence of the Secretary of State.
(2) FORMULATION
AND
EXECUTION
OF
PRO-
GRAMS.—The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary
of State shall—
(A) jointly formulate any program or other
activities undertaken under this section; and
(B) shall coordinate with one another,
under procedures that they jointly establish, to
ensure appropriate implementation of such pro-
grams and activities, including in a manner
that—
(i) incorporates appropriate vetting
procedures, irrespective of the source of
funding for the activity; and
(ii) avoids duplication with existing
programs.
(d) JOINT OPERATION WITH EDUCATIONAL INSTITU-
TIONS AND NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS AUTHOR-
IZED.—The Secretary of Defense may enter into agreements
with appropriate officials of institutions of higher edu-
cation and nongovernmental organizations to provide for
the joint operation of the Center by the Secretary and such
entities. Any such agreement may provide for the institu-
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tion or organization concerned to furnish necessary admin-
istrative services for the Center, including administration
and allocation of funds.
(e) ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS AND DONATIONS.—
(1) ACCEPTANCE AUTHORIZED.—Except as pro-
vided in paragraph (2), the Secretary of Defense may
accept, on behalf of the Center, gifts and donations to
be used to defray the costs of the Center or to enhance
the operation of the Center. Any such gift or donation
may be accepted from any State or local government,
any foreign government, any foundation or other
charitable organization (including any that is orga-
nized or operates under the laws of a foreign coun-
try), or any other private source in the United States
or a foreign country.
(2) LIMITATION.—The Secretary may not accept
a gift or donation under paragraph (1) if acceptance
of the gift or donation would compromise or appear
to compromise—
(A) the ability of the Department of De-
fense, any employee of the Department, or mem-
bers of the Armed Forces to carry out any re-
sponsibility or duty of the Department in a fair
and objective manner; or