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22 U.S.C. § 2675 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2675. Allocation or transfer to other agencies of funds appropriated to Department of State; authority for expenditure of funds
The Secretary of State may allocate or transfer to any department, agency, or independent establishment of the United States Government (with the consent of the head of such department, agency, or establishment) any funds appropriated to the Department of State, for direct expenditure by such department, agency, or independent establishment for the purposes for which the funds were appropriated in accordance with authority granted in this Act or under authority governing the activities of such department, agency, or independent establishment.
(Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 841, title I, § 8, 70 Stat. 891; renumbered title I, Pub. L. 97–241, title II, § 202(a), Aug. 24, 1982, 96 Stat. 282; Pub. L. 98–164, title I, § 121, Nov. 22, 1983, 97 Stat. 1023.)
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in text, is act Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 841, 70 Stat. 890, known as the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, which enacted sections 2651a, 2669, 2670, 2671, 2672, 2673 to 2679a, 2680, 2680a, 2684, 2687 to 2690, 2692, 2695, 2696 to 2715, and 2715b to 2734 of this title and chapters 53 (§ 4301 et seq.), 53A (§ 4341 et seq.), and 53B (§ 4351 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2651 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 170m of Title 5 prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by Pub. L. 89–554, § 1, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 378.
heading: Amendments
text: 1983—Pub. L. 98–164 amended section generally, substituting provisions relating to allocation or transfer of funds and authority for expenditure of funds for provisions relating to transfer of funds.
22 U.S.C. § 2676 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2676. Contracts in foreign countries
The Secretary of State is authorized to enter into contracts in foreign countries involving expenditures from funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of State, without regard to the provisions of section 6306 of title 41: Provided, That nothing in this section shall be construed to waive the provisions of section 431 of title 18.
(Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 841, title I, § 9, 70 Stat. 891; renumbered title I, Pub. L. 97–241, title II, § 202(a), Aug. 24, 1982, 96 Stat. 282.)
heading: Codification
text: In text, “section 6306 of title 41” substituted for “section 3741 of the Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 22)” on authority of Pub. L. 111–350, § 6(c), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3854, which Act enacted Title 41, Public Contracts.
Section was formerly classified to section 170n of Title 5 prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by Pub. L. 89–554, § 1, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 378.
22 U.S.C. § 2677 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2677. Availability of funds for travel expenses and transportation of personal effects, household goods, or automobiles
Appropriated funds made available to the Department of State for expenses in connection with travel of personnel outside the continental United States, including travel of dependents and transportation of personal effects, household goods, or automobiles of such personnel shall be available for such expenses when any part of such travel or transportation begins in one fiscal year pursuant to travel orders issued in that year, notwithstanding the fact that such travel or transportation may not be completed during that same fiscal year.
(Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 841, title I, § 10, 70 Stat. 891; renumbered title I, Pub. L. 97–241, title II, § 202(a), Aug. 24, 1982, 96 Stat. 282.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 170o of Title 5 prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by Pub. L. 89–554, § 1, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 378.
22 U.S.C. § 2678 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2678. Reduction in earmarks if appropriations are less than authorizations
If the amount appropriated (or made available in the event of a sequestration order issued pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Public Law 99–177; [2 U.S.C. 900 et seq.])) for a fiscal year pursuant to any authorization of appropriations provided by an Act other than an appropriation Act is less than the authorization amount and a provision of that Act provides that a specified amount of the authorization amount shall be available only for a certain purpose, then the amount so specified shall be deemed to be reduced for that fiscal year to the amount which bears the same ratio to the specified amount as the amount appropriated (or made available in the event of sequestration) bears to the authorization amount.
(Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 841, title I, § 11, as added Pub. L. 101–246, title I, § 106, Feb. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 20.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, referred to in text, is title II of Pub. L. 99–177, Dec. 12, 1985, 99 Stat. 1038, as amended, which enacted chapter 20 (§ 900 et seq.) and sections 654 to 656 of Title 2, The Congress, amended sections 602, 622, 631 to 642, and 651 to 653 of Title 2, sections 1104 to 1106, and 1109 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and section 911 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, repealed section 661 of Title 2, enacted provisions set out as notes under section 900 of Title 2 and section 911 of Title 42, and amended provisions set out as a note under section 621 of Title 2. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 900 of Title 2 and Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 2678, acts Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 841, title I, § 11, 70 Stat. 892; Sept. 8, 1960, Pub. L. 86–723, § 50, 74 Stat. 847; renumbered title I, Aug. 24, 1982, Pub. L. 97–241, title II, § 202(a), 96 Stat. 282; Oct. 19, 1984, Pub. L. 98–533, title III, § 303(b), 98 Stat. 2711, related to use of Government-owned vehicles for security purposes for travel by the Deputy Secretary of State, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 99–550, § 2(d), Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3070.
22 U.S.C. § 2679 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2679. Maximum rates of per diem in lieu of subsistence payable to foreign participants in exchange of persons program or in program of furnishing technical information and assistance
The Secretary of State, with the approval of the Office of Management and Budget, shall prescribe the maximum rates of per diem in lieu of subsistence (or of similar allowances therefor) payable while away from their own countries to foreign participants in any exchange of persons program, or in any program of furnishing technical information and assistance, under the jurisdiction of any Government agency, and said rates may be fixed without regard to any provision of law in limitation thereof.
(Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 841, title I, § 12, 70 Stat. 892; 1970 Reorg. Plan No. 2, § 102, eff. July 1, 1970, 35 F.R. 7959, 84 Stat. 2085; renumbered title I, Pub. L. 97–241, title II, § 202(a), Aug. 24, 1982, 96 Stat. 282.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 170q of Title 5 prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by Pub. L. 89–554, § 1, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 378.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Functions vested by law (including reorganization plan) in Bureau of the Budget or Director of Bureau of the Budget transferred to President by section 101 of Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1970, eff. July 1, 1970, 35 F.R. 7959, 84 Stat. 2085. Section 102 of Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1970 redesignated Bureau of the Budget as Office of Management and Budget and offices of Director, Deputy Director, and Assistant Directors of Bureau of the Budget as Director, Deputy Director, and Assistant Directors, respectively, of Office of Management and Budget. Section 103 of Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1970 transferred all records, property, personnel, and funds of Bureau to Office of Management and Budget. See Part I of Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1970, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
heading: Delegation of Functions
text: Authority of Secretary of State under this section to prescribe certain maximum rates of per diem in lieu of subsistence (or of similar allowances therefor), without the approval, ratification, or other action of President, delegated to Secretary of State, see section 4 of Ex. Ord. No. 11609, July 22, 1971, 36 F.R. 13747, set out as a note under section 301 of Title 3, The President.
22 U.S.C. § 2679a (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2679a. Procurement contracts
(a) Funding for periods not in excess of five years; conditions
Any contract for the procurement of property or services, or both, for the Department of State or the Foreign Service which is funded on the basis of annual appropriations may nevertheless be made for periods not in excess of 5 years when—
(1) appropriations are available and adequate for payment for the first fiscal year and for all potential cancellation costs; and
(2) the Secretary of State determines that—
(A) the need of the Government for the property or service being acquired over the period of the contract is reasonably firm and continuing;
(B) such a contract will serve the best interests of the United States by encouraging effective competition or promoting economies in performance and operation; and
(C) such a method of contracting will not inhibit small business participation.
(b) Cancellation of contracts
In the event that funds are not made available for the continuation of such a contract into a subsequent fiscal year, the contract shall be cancelled and any cancellation costs incurred shall be paid from appropriations originally available for the performance of the contract, appropriations currently available for the acquisition of similar property or services and not otherwise obligated, or appropriations made for such cancellation payments.
(Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 841, title I, § 14, as added and renumbered title I, Pub. L. 97–241, title I, § 121, title II, § 202(a), Aug. 24, 1982, 96 Stat. 280, 282.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 2679a, acts Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 841, § 14, as added Oct. 26, 1974, Pub. L. 93–475, § 10(a)–(d), 88 Stat. 1441; amended Nov. 29, 1975, Pub. L. 94–141, title IV, § 407(a), 89 Stat. 771; Aug. 17, 1977, Pub. L. 95–105, title IV, § 410(a), 91 Stat. 854, set forth provisions respecting death guaranties for certain Foreign Service personnel, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 96–465, title II, § 2205(10), Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2160. Repeal effective Feb. 15, 1981, except as otherwise provided, see section 2403 of Pub. L. 96–465, set out as an Effective Date note under section 3901 of this title. See section 3973 of this title.
Another prior section 14 of act Aug. 1, 1956, was classified to section 170s of former Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 86–707, title V, § 511(a)(2), Sept. 6, 1960, 74 Stat. 800. See section 5922(b) of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
22 U.S.C. § 2679b (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2679b. Prohibition against fraudulent use of “Made in America” labels
If it has been finally determined by a court or Federal agency that a person intentionally affixed a label bearing a “Made in America” inscription, or any inscription with the same meaning, to any product sold in or shipped to the United States that is not made in the United States, that person shall be ineligible to receive any contract or subcontract from the Department of State, pursuant to the debarment, suspension, and ineligibility procedures in subpart 9.4 of chapter 1 of title 48, Code of Federal Regulations.
(Pub. L. 102–138, title I, § 195, Oct. 28, 1991, 105 Stat. 684.)
22 U.S.C. § 2680–1 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2680–1. Deadline for responses to questions from congressional committees
(a) In general
An officer or employee of the Department of State to whom a written or oral question is addressed by any member of a committee specified in subsection (b) of this section, acting within his official capacity, shall respond to such question within 21 days unless the Secretary of State submits a letter to such member explaining why a timely response cannot be made.
(b) Specified committees
The committees referred to in subsection (a) of this section are the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.
(Pub. L. 102–138, title I, § 196, Oct. 28, 1991, 105 Stat. 684.)
22 U.S.C. § 2680–2 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2680–2. Facilitating access to Department of State
(a) Procedures to facilitate access
The Department of State shall maintain procedures to ensure that the members and staff of the congressional committees of jurisdiction are granted easy access to the Department of State in the conduct of their duties.
(b) Parking
The Department of State shall also make available adequate parking for members and staff of the congressional committees of jurisdiction in order to facilitate attendance of meetings at the Department of State.
(Pub. L. 103–236, title I, § 129, Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 394.)
22 U.S.C. § 2680a (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2680a. Compensation for disability or death
Section 1651 of title 42 shall not apply with respect to such contracts as the Secretary of State may determine which are contracts with persons employed to perform work for the Department of State or the Foreign Service on an intermittent basis for not more than 90 days in a calendar year.
(Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 841, title I, § 16, as added and renumbered title I, Pub. L. 97–241, title I, § 122, title II, § 202(a), Aug. 24, 1982, 96 Stat. 281, 282.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 2680a, acts Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 841, § 16, as added Oct. 26, 1974, Pub. L. 93–475, § 12, 88 Stat. 1442; amended Oct. 7, 1978, Pub. L. 95–426, title I, § 117, 92 Stat. 969, related to authority and responsibility of chiefs of mission, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 96–465, title II, § 2205(10), Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2160. Repeal effective Feb. 15, 1981, except as otherwise provided, see section 2403 of Pub. L. 96–465, set out as an Effective Date note under section 3901 of this title. See section 3927 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 2682 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2682. Liquidation and disposal of broadcasting facilities
Whenever the Secretary finds that the operation of the facilities authorized by sections 2681 to 2683 of this title to be transferred is no longer necessary or desirable, he shall report such fact to Congress with his recommendations for the disposition of such facilities.
(July 9, 1949, ch. 301, § 2, 63 Stat. 408.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 170b of Title 5 prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by Pub. L. 89–554, § 1, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 378.
22 U.S.C. § 2683 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2683. Assumption of obligations of operation of broadcasting facilities
The Department of State shall assume all obligations of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation covering operations of said facilities, equipment, and appurtenant property outstanding at the date of transfer.
(July 9, 1949, ch. 301, § 3, 63 Stat. 408.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 170c of Title 5 prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by Pub. L. 89–554, § 1, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 378.
heading: Abolition of Reconstruction Finance Corporation
text: Section 6(a) of Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1957, eff. June 30, 1957, 22 F.R. 4633, 71 Stat. 647, set out as a note under section 601 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade, abolished the Reconstruction Finance Corporation.
22 U.S.C. § 2684a (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2684a. Capital Investment Fund
(a) Establishment
There is established within the Department of State a Capital Investment Fund to provide for the procurement and enhancement of information technology and other related capital investments for the Department of State and to ensure the efficient management, coordination, operation, and utilization of such resources.
(b) Funding
Funds otherwise available for the purposes of subsection (a) of this section may be deposited in such Fund.
(c) Availability
Amounts deposited into the Fund shall remain available until expended.
(d) Expenditures from Fund
Amounts deposited in the Fund shall be available for purposes of subsection (a) of this section.
(e) Reprogramming procedures
Funds credited to the Capital Investment Fund shall not be available for obligation or expenditure except in compliance with the procedures applicable to reprogramming notifications under section 2706 of this title.
(Pub. L. 103–236, title I, § 135, Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 396; Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. B, title XXII, § 2209, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–811.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–277, § 2209(1), inserted “and enhancement” after “procurement”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 105–277, § 2209(2), substituted “shall” for “are authorized to”.
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 105–277, § 2209(3), substituted “for purposes of subsection (a) of this section” for “for expenditure to procure capital equipment and information technology”.
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 105–277, § 2209(4), reenacted heading without change and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Funds credited to the Capital Investment Fund shall be treated as a reprogramming of funds under section 2706 of this title and shall not be available for obligation or expenditure except in compliance with the procedures applicable to such reprogrammings.”
22 U.S.C. § 2685 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2685. Reimbursement for detailed State Department personnel
(a) An Executive agency to which any officer or employee of the Department of State is detailed, assigned, or otherwise made available, shall reimburse the Department for the salary and allowances of each such officer or employee for the period the officer or employee is so detailed, assigned, or otherwise made available. However, if the Department of State has an agreement with an Executive agency or agencies providing for the detailing, assigning, or otherwise making available, of substantially the same numbers of officers and employees between the Department and the Executive agency or agencies, and such numbers with respect to a fiscal year are so detailed, assigned, or otherwise made available, or if the period for which the officer or employee is so detailed, assigned, or otherwise made available does not exceed one year, or if the number of officers and employees so detailed, assigned, or otherwise made available at any one time does not exceed fifteen and the period of any such detail, assignment, or availability of an officer or employee does not exceed two years, no reimbursement shall be required to be made under this section. Officers and employees of the Department of State who are detailed, assigned, or otherwise made available to another Executive agency for a period of not to exceed one year shall not be counted toward any personnel ceiling for the Department of State established by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
(b) For purposes of this section, “Executive agency” has the same meaning given that term by section 105 of title 5.
(Pub. L. 93–126, § 11, Oct. 18, 1973, 87 Stat. 453; Pub. L. 95–426, title I, § 118, Oct. 7, 1978, 92 Stat. 969; Pub. L. 99–93, title I, § 117, Aug. 16, 1985, 99 Stat. 412.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1985—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 99–93 inserted “or if the number of officers and employees so detailed, assigned, or otherwise made available at any one time does not exceed fifteen and the period of any such detail, assignment, or availability of an officer or employee does not exceed two years,” after “does not exceed one year,”.
1978—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 95–426 substituted “does not exceed one year” for “does not exceed ninety days”, and inserted provision excepting from any personnel ceiling for the Department of State any officers and employees who are detailed, etc., to another Executive agency for a period of not to exceed one year.
22 U.S.C. § 2686 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2686. Review of world-wide supply, demand, and price of basic raw and processed materials
It is the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of State should, and he is authorized to, establish within the Department of State a bureau which shall be responsible for continuously reviewing (1) the supply, demand, and price, throughout the world, of basic raw and processed materials (including agricultural commodities), and (2) the effect of United States Government programs and policies (including tax policy) in creating or alleviating, or assisting in creating or alleviating, shortages of such materials. In conducting such review, the bureau should obtain information with respect to—
(A) the supply, demand, and price of each such material in each major importing, exporting, and producing country and region of the world in order to understand long-term and short-term trends in the supply, demand, and price of such materials;
(B) projected imports and exports of such materials on a country-by-country basis;
(C) unusual patterns or changes in connection with the purchase or sale of such materials;
(D) a list of such materials in short supply and an estimate of the amount of shortage;
(E) international geological, geophysical, and political conditions which may affect the supply of such materials; and
(F) other matters that the Secretary considers appropriate in carrying out this section.
(Pub. L. 93–475, § 14, Oct. 26, 1974, 88 Stat. 1443.)
22 U.S.C. § 2686a (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2686a. Appointment of Special Coordinator for water policy negotiations and water resources policy
(a) Designation
The Secretary of State shall designate a Special Coordinator—
(1) to coordinate the United States Government response to international water resource disputes and needs;
(2) to represent the United States Government, whenever appropriate, in multilateral fora in discussions concerning access to fresh water; and
(3) to formulate United States policy to assist in the resolution of international problems posed by the lack of fresh water supplies.
(b) Other responsibilities
The individual designated under subsection (a) of this section may carry out the functions of subsection (a) of this section in addition to other assigned responsibilities.
(Pub. L. 102–138, title I, § 180, Oct. 28, 1991, 105 Stat. 682.)
heading: Authority of Secretary of State
text: Except as otherwise provided, Secretary of State to have and exercise any authority vested by law in any official or office of Department of State and references to such officials or offices deemed to refer to Secretary of State or Department of State, as appropriate, see section 2651a of this title and section 161(d) of Pub. L. 103–236, set out as a note under section 2651a of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 2687 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2687. Use of appropriated funds for unusual expenses of United States Representative to Organization of American States
The Secretary of State is authorized to use appropriated funds for unusual expenses similar to those authorized by section 5913 of title 5 incident to the operation and maintenance of the living quarters of the United States Representative to the Organization of American States.
(Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 841, title I, § 17, as added Pub. L. 94–141, title I, § 101(c), Nov. 29, 1975, 89 Stat. 756; renumbered title I, Pub. L. 97–241, title II, § 202(a), Aug. 24, 1982, 96 Stat. 282.)