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22 U.S.C. § 4415 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4415. Freedom of information
(a) Compliance with Freedom of Information Act
Notwithstanding the fact that the Endowment is not an agency or establishment of the United States Government, the Endowment shall fully comply with all of the provisions of section 552 of title 5.
(b) Publication in Federal Register
For purposes of complying pursuant to subsection (a) of this section with section 552(a)(1) of such title, the Endowment shall make available to the Director of the United States Information Agency such records and other information as the Director determines may be necessary for such purposes. The Director shall cause such records and other information to be published in the Federal Register.
(c) Review by United States Information Agency
(1) In the event that the Endowment determines not to comply with a request for records under section 552, the Endowment shall submit a report to the Director of the United States Information Agency explaining the reasons for not complying with such request.
(2) If the Director approves the determination not to comply with such request, the United States Information Agency shall assume full responsibility, including financial responsibility, for defending the Endowment in any litigation relating to such request.
(3) If the Director disapproves the determination not to comply with such request, the Endowment shall comply with such request.
(Pub. L. 98–164, title V, § 506, as added Pub. L. 99–93, title II, § 210(a), Aug. 16, 1985, 99 Stat. 432.)
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: United States Information Agency (other than Broadcasting Board of Governors and International Broadcasting Bureau) abolished and functions transferred to Secretary of State, see sections 6531 and 6532 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 4416 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4416. Retention of interest
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, with the approval of the National Endowment for Democracy, grant funds made available by the National Endowment for Democracy may be deposited in interest-bearing accounts pending disbursement, and any interest which accrues may be retained by the grantee without returning such interest to the Treasury of the United States and interest earned may be obligated and expended for the purposes for which the grant was made without further appropriation.
(Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. B, title XXIV, § 2411, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–831.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1998 and 1999, and also as part of the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 and the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1999, and not as part of the National Endowment for Democracy Act which comprises this subchapter.
22 U.S.C. § 4501 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4501. Findings and declarations
The Congress finds and declares that—
(1) factual knowledge, independently verified, about the countries of Eastern Europe and the independent states of the former Soviet Union is of the utmost importance for the national security of the United States, for the furtherance of our national interests in the conduct of foreign relations, and for the prudent management of our domestic affairs;
(2) the development and maintenance of knowledge about the countries of Eastern Europe and the independent states of the former Soviet Union depends upon the national capability for advanced research by highly trained and experienced specialists, available for service in and out of Government;
(3) certain essential functions are necessary to ensure the existence of that knowledge and the capability to sustain it, including—
(A) graduate training;
(B) advanced research;
(C) public dissemination of research data, methods, and findings;
(D) contact and collaboration among Government and private specialists; and
(E) firsthand experience of the countries of Eastern Europe and the independent states of the former Soviet Union by American specialists, including on site conduct of advanced training and research to the extent practicable; and
(4) it is in the national interest for the United States Government to provide a stable source of financial support for the functions described in this section and to supplement the financial support for those functions which is currently being furnished by Federal, State, local, regional, and private agencies, organizations, and individuals, and thereby to stabilize the conduct of these functions on a national scale, consistently, and on a long range unclassified basis.
(Pub. L. 98–164, title VIII, § 802, Nov. 22, 1983, 97 Stat. 1047; Pub. L. 103–199, title III, § 302(3), Dec. 17, 1993, 107 Stat. 2322.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1993—Pars. (1), (2), (3)(E). Pub. L. 103–199 substituted “countries of Eastern Europe and the independent states of the former Soviet Union” for “Soviet Union and Eastern European countries”.
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 98–164, title VIII, § 801, Nov. 22, 1983, 97 Stat. 1047, as amended by Pub. L. 103–199, title III, § 302(2), Dec. 17, 1993, 107 Stat. 2322, provided that: “This title [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Research and Training for Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union Act of 1983’.”
heading: Definitions
text: In pars. (1), (2), and (3)(E), independent states of the former Soviet Union has the meaning given in section 5801 of this title, see section 3 of Pub. L. 103–199, set out as a note under section 5801 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 4502 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4502. “Institution of higher education” and “Advisory Committee” defined
As used in this chapter—
(1) the term “institution of higher education” has the same meaning given such term in section 1001 of title 20; and
(2) the term “Advisory Committee” means the Advisory Committee for Studies of Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union established by section 4503(a) of this title.
(Pub. L. 98–164, title VIII, § 803, Nov. 22, 1983, 97 Stat. 1048; Pub. L. 103–199, title III, § 302(4), Dec. 17, 1993, 107 Stat. 2322; Pub. L. 105–244, title I, § 102(a)(7)(C), Oct. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1619.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Par. (1). Pub. L. 105–244, which directed substitution of “section 1001” for “section 1141(a)” in section 803(1) of the Soviet-Eastern European Research and Training Act of 1983, was executed to this section, which is section 803 of the Research and Training for Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union Act of 1983, to reflect the probable intent of Congress, and the change in the short title of that Act. See section 801 of Pub. L. 98–164, set out as a Short Title note under section 4501 of this title.
1993—Par. (2). Pub. L. 103–199 substituted “Advisory Committee for Studies of Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union” for “Soviet-Eastern European Studies Advisory Committee”.
heading: Effective Date of 1998 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 105–244 effective Oct. 1, 1998, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 105–244, see section 3 of Pub. L. 105–244, set out as a note under section 1001 of Title 20, Education.
22 U.S.C. § 4505 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4505. Applications; payments to eligible institutions
(a) Any institution seeking funding under this chapter shall prepare and submit an application to the Secretary of State once each fiscal year. Each such application shall—
(1) provide a description of the purposes for which the payments will be used in accordance with section 4504 of this title; and
(2) provide such fiscal control and such accounting procedures as may be necessary (A) to ensure a proper accounting of Federal funds paid under this chapter, and (B) to ensure the verification of the costs of the continuing education and research programs conducted under this chapter.
(b) Payments under this chapter may be made in installments, in advance, or by way of reimbursement, with necessary adjustments on account of overpayments and underpayments.
(Pub. L. 98–164, title VIII, § 806, Nov. 22, 1983, 97 Stat. 1050.)
22 U.S.C. § 4506 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4506. Repealed. Pub. L. 112–74, div. I, title VII, § 7034(n), Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 1217
text: Section, Pub. L. 98–164, title VIII, § 807, Nov. 22, 1983, 97 Stat. 1050, required Secretary of State to submit annual report on activities of institutions receiving assistance under this chapter.
22 U.S.C. § 4507 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4507. Federal control of education prohibited
Nothing contained in this chapter may be construed to authorize any department, agency, officer, or employee of the United States to exercise any direction, supervision, or control over the curriculum, program of instruction or research, administration, or personnel of any educational institution.
(Pub. L. 98–164, title VIII, § 808, Nov. 22, 1983, 97 Stat. 1050.)
22 U.S.C. § 4508 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4508. Allocation of funds
Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by section 102(1) of this Act—
(1) up to $5,000,000 for the fiscal year 1984 shall be available to carry out this chapter; and
(2) $5,000,000 for the fiscal year 1985 shall be available only to carry out this chapter.
(Pub. L. 98–164, title VIII, § 809, Nov. 22, 1983, 97 Stat. 1050.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 102(1) of this Act, referred to in text, is section 102(1) of Pub. L. 98–164, title I, Nov. 22, 1983, 97 Stat. 1017, which is not classified to the Code.
22 U.S.C. § 4509 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4509. Repealed. Pub. L. 102–138, title II, § 209, Oct. 28, 1991, 105 Stat. 694
text: Section, Pub. L. 98–164, title VIII, § 810, Nov. 22, 1983, 97 Stat. 1051, provided that provisions of this chapter were to cease to be effective at end of ten-year period beginning on Nov. 22, 1983.
22 U.S.C. § 4602 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4602. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term—
(1) “Institute” means the United States Institute of Peace established by this chapter; and
(2) “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Institute.
(Pub. L. 98–525, title XVII, § 1703, Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2651.)
22 U.S.C. § 4603 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4603. United States Institute of Peace
(a) Establishment
There is hereby established the United States Institute of Peace.
(b) Status; restrictions
The Institute is an independent nonprofit corporation and an organization described in section 170(c)(2)(B) of title 26. The Institute does not have the power to issue any shares of stock or to declare or pay any dividends.
(c) Establishment and functions of an “Endowment of the United States Institute for Peace”
As determined by the Board, the Institute may establish, under the laws of the District of Columbia, a legal entity which is capable of receiving, holding, and investing public funds for purposes in furtherance of the Institute under this chapter. The Institute may designate such legal entity as the “Endowment of the United States Institute for Peace”.
(d) Liability for acts within scope of authority
The Institute is liable for the acts of its directors, officers, employees, and agents when acting within the scope of their authority.
(e) Trade name and trademark rights; vested rights protected; condition for use of Federal identity
(1) The Institute has the sole and exclusive right to use and to allow or refuse others the use of the terms “United States Institute of Peace”, “Jennings Randolph Program for International Peace”, “Spark M. Matsunaga Medal of Peace”, and “Endowment of the United States Institute of Peace” and the use of any official United States Institute of Peace emblem, badge, seal, and other mark of recognition or any colorable simulation thereof. No powers or privileges hereby granted shall interfere or conflict with established or vested rights secured as of September 1, 1981.
(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the Institute may use “United States” or “U.S.” or any other reference to the United States Government or Nation in its title or in its corporate seal, emblem, badge, or other mark of recognition or colorable simulation thereof in any fiscal year only if there is an authorization of appropriations for the Institute for such fiscal year provided by law.
(Pub. L. 98–525, title XVII, § 1704, Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2651; Pub. L. 99–514, § 2, Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2095; Pub. L. 101–520, title III, § 319(b), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 2285.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1990—Subsec. (e)(1). Pub. L. 101–520 inserted reference to Spark M. Matsunaga Medal of Peace.
1986—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 99–514 substituted “Internal Revenue Code of 1986” for “Internal Revenue Code of 1954”, which for purposes of codification was translated as “title 26” thus requiring no change in text.
22 U.S.C. § 4608 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4608. Independence and limitations
(a) Nothing in this chapter may be construed as limiting the authority of the Office of Management and Budget to review and submit comments on the Institute’s budget request at the time it is transmitted to the Congress.
(b) No political test or political qualification may be used in selecting, appointing, promoting, or taking any other personnel action with respect to any officer, employee, agent, or recipient of Institute funds or services or in selecting or monitoring any grantee, contractor, person, or entity receiving financial assistance under this chapter.
(Pub. L. 98–525, title XVII, § 1709, Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2659.)
22 U.S.C. § 4610 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4610. Dissolution or liquidation
Upon dissolution or final liquidation of the Institute or of any legal entity created pursuant to this chapter, all income and assets of the Institute or other legal entity shall revert to the United States Treasury.
(Pub. L. 98–525, title XVII, § 1711, Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2659.)
22 U.S.C. § 4611 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4611. Biennial reports to President and Congress; comments, findings, and recommendations; Congressional Committee hearings
Beginning two years after October 19, 1984, and at intervals of two years thereafter, the Chairman of the Board shall prepare and transmit to the Congress and the President a report detailing the progress the Institute has made in carrying out the purposes of this chapter during the preceding two-year period. The President may prepare and transmit to the Congress within a reasonable time after the receipt of such report the written comments and recommendations of the appropriate agencies of the United States with respect to the contents of such report and their recommendations with respect to any legislation which may be required concerning the Institute. After receipt of such report by the Congress, the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Labor and Human Resources of the Senate may hold hearings to review the findings and recommendations of such report and the written comments received from the President.
(Pub. L. 98–525, title XVII, § 1712, Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2659; Pub. L. 105–244, title IX, § 931(3), Oct. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1834.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Pub. L. 105–244 substituted “President may prepare” for “President shall prepare” and “may hold hearings” for “shall hold hearings”.
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Labor and Human Resources of Senate changed to Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of Senate by Senate Resolution No. 20, One Hundred Sixth Congress, Jan. 19, 1999.
Committee on Education and Labor of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Education and the Workforce of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, Jan. 5, 2011.
heading: Effective Date of 1998 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 105–244 effective Oct. 1, 1998, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 105–244, see section 3 of Pub. L. 105–244, set out as a note under section 1001 of Title 20, Education.
heading: Termination of Reporting Requirements
text: For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions in this section relating to the requirement that every two years the Chairman of the Board transmit to Congress a report detailing the progress the Institute has made in carrying out the purposes of this chapter, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and page 207 of House Document No. 103–7.
22 U.S.C. § 4701 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4701. Statement of purpose
The purpose of this chapter is to establish an undergraduate scholarship program designed to bring students of limited financial means from developing countries to the United States for study at United States institutions of higher education.
(Pub. L. 99–93, title VI, § 601, Aug. 16, 1985, 99 Stat. 439.)
22 U.S.C. § 4703 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4703. Scholarship program authority
(a) In general
The President, acting through the United States Information Agency, shall provide scholarships (including partial assistance) for undergraduate study at United States institutions of higher education by citizens and nationals of developing countries who have completed their secondary education and who would not otherwise have an opportunity to study in the United States due to financial limitations.
(b) Form of scholarship; forgiveness of loan repayment
To encourage students to use their training in their countries of origin, each scholarship pursuant to this section shall be in the form of a loan with all repayment to be forgiven upon the student’s prompt return to his or her country of origin for a period which is at least one year longer than the period spent studying in the United States. If the student is granted asylum in the United States pursuant to section 1158 of title 8 or is admitted to the United States as a refugee pursuant to section 1157 of title 8, half of the repayment shall be forgiven.
(c) Consultation
Before allocating any of the funds made available to carry out this chapter, the President shall consult with United States institutions of higher education, educational exchange organizations, United States missions in developing countries, and the governments of participating countries on how to implement the guidelines specified in section 4704 of this title.
(d) “Institution of higher education” defined
For purposes of this chapter, the term “institution of higher education” has the same meaning as given to such term by section 1001 of title 20.
(Pub. L. 99–93, title VI, § 603, Aug. 16, 1985, 99 Stat. 440; Pub. L. 105–244, title I, § 102(a)(7)(D), Oct. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1619.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 105–244 substituted “section 1001” for “section 1141(a)”.
heading: Effective Date of 1998 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 105–244 effective Oct. 1, 1998, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 105–244, see section 3 of Pub. L. 105–244, set out as a note under section 1001 of Title 20, Education.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: United States Information Agency (other than Broadcasting Board of Governors and International Broadcasting Bureau) abolished and functions transferred to Secretary of State, see sections 6531 and 6532 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 4705 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4705. Authority to enter into agreements
The President may enter into agreements with foreign governments in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter. Such agreements may provide for the creation or continuation of binational or multinational educational and cultural foundations and commissions for the purposes of administering programs under this chapter.
(Pub. L. 99–93, title VI, § 605, Aug. 16, 1985, 99 Stat. 441.)
22 U.S.C. § 4706 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4706. Policy regarding other international educational programs
(a) AID-funded programs
The Congress urges the administrator of the agency primarily responsible for administering part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 [22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.], in implementing programs authorized under that part, to increase assistance for undergraduate scholarships for students of limited financial means from developing countries to study in the United States at United States institutions of higher education. To the maximum extent practicable, such scholarship assistance shall be furnished in accordance with the guidelines contained in section 4704 of this title.
(b) USIA-funded postgraduate study in the United States
The Congress urges the Director of the United States Information Agency to expand opportunities for students of limited financial means from developing countries to receive financial assistance for postgraduate study at United States institutions of higher education.
(c) Study by Americans in developing countries
The Congress urges the President to take such steps as are necessary to expand the opportunities for Americans from all economic classes to study in developing countries.
(Pub. L. 99–93, title VI, § 606, Aug. 16, 1985, 99 Stat. 442.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 87–195, Sept. 4, 1961, 75 Stat. 424. Part I of the Act is classified generally to subchapter I (§ 2151 et seq.) of chapter 32 of this title. For provisions deeming references to subchapter I to include parts IV (§ 2346 et seq.), VI (§ 2348 et seq.), and VIII (§ 2349aa et seq.) of subchapter II of chapter 32, see section 202(b) of Pub. L. 92–226, set out as a note under section 2346 of this title, and sections 2348c and 2349aa–5 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2151 of this title and Tables.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: United States Information Agency (other than Broadcasting Board of Governors and International Broadcasting Bureau) abolished and functions transferred to Secretary of State, see sections 6531 and 6532 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 4707 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4707. Establishment and maintenance of counseling services
(a) Counseling services abroad
For the purpose of assisting foreign students in choosing fields of study, selecting appropriate institutions of higher education, and preparing for their stay in the United States, the President may make suitable arrangements for counseling and orientation services abroad.
(b) Counseling services in the United States
For the purposes of assisting foreign students in making the best use of their opportunities while attending United States institutions of higher education, and assisting such students in directing their talents and initiative into channels which will make them more effective leaders upon return to their native lands, the President may make suitable arrangements (by contract or otherwise) for the establishment and maintenance of adequate counseling services at United States institutions of higher education which are attended by foreign students.
(Pub. L. 99–93, title VI, § 607, Aug. 16, 1985, 99 Stat. 442.)
22 U.S.C. § 4708 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4708. J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
The J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board shall advise and assist the President in the discharge of the scholarship program carried out pursuant to this chapter, in accordance with the guidelines set forth in section 4704 of this title. The President may provide for such additional secretarial and staff assistance for the Board as may be required to carry out this chapter.
(Pub. L. 99–93, title VI, § 608, Aug. 16, 1985, 99 Stat. 442; Pub. L. 101–246, title II, § 204(c), Feb. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 50.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1990—Pub. L. 101–246 substituted “J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board” for “Board of Foreign Scholarships” in section catchline and in text.