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22 U.S.C. § 2461 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2461. Exchanges between United States and independent states of the former Soviet Union
(a) Financing of exchanges with repayments on Lend-Lease debts
The President is authorized to negotiate and implement agreements with the independent states of the former Soviet Union under which repayments made by the independent states on Lend-Lease debts to the United States would be used to finance the exchange of persons between the United States and the independent states for educational, cultural, and artistic purposes. Exchanges authorized pursuant to this section shall be administered subject to the provisions of this chapter. Part of the funds repaid to the United States shall be in convertible currency for the purpose of paying the expenses associated with study and other exchange activities in the United States by citizens of the independent states.
(b) Limitation on availability of funds
Funds made available for the purposes of this section shall be available only to the extent and in the amounts provided for in an appropriation Act.
(Pub. L. 87–256, § 113, as added Pub. L. 101–246, title II, § 224, Feb. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 56; amended Pub. L. 103–199, title III, § 301(2), Dec. 17, 1993, 107 Stat. 2322.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 87–256, Sept. 21, 1961, 75 Stat. 527, as amended, known as the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2451 of this title and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 1993—Pub. L. 103–199, § 301(2)(A), substituted “Exchanges between United States and independent states of the former Soviet Union” for “United States-Soviet exchanges” in section catchline.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103–199, § 301(2)(B)–(E), substituted “agreements with the independent states of the former Soviet Union” for “an agreement with the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics”, “made by the independent states” for “made by the Soviet Union”, “and the independent states” for “and the Soviet Union”, and “in the United States by citizens of the independent states” for “by Soviet citizens in the United States”.
heading: Definitions
text: In subsec. (a), independent states of the former Soviet Union and independent states have the meanings 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. § 2463 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2463. Allocation of funds transferred to the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Of each amount transferred to the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs out of appropriations other than appropriations under the heading “Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs” for support of an educational or cultural exchange program, notwithstanding any other provision of law, not more than 7.5 percent shall be made available to cover administrative expenses incurred in connection with support of the program. Amounts made available to cover administrative expenses shall be credited to the appropriations under the heading “Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs” and shall remain available until expended.
(Pub. L. 87–256, § 114, as added Pub. L. 107–77, title IV, § 406, Nov. 28, 2001, 115 Stat. 790.)
22 U.S.C. § 2464 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2464. Ethical issues in international health research
(a) In general
The Secretary shall make available funds for international exchanges to provide opportunities to researchers in developing countries to participate in activities related to ethical issues in human subject research, as described in subsection (c) of this section.
(b) Coordination with other programs
The Secretary shall coordinate programs conducted pursuant to this section with similar programs that may be conducted by the United States Agency for International Development and other Federal agencies as part of United States international health programs, particularly with respect to research and treatment of infectious diseases.
(c) Ethical issues in human subject research
For purposes of subsection (a) of this section, the phrase “activities related to ethical issues in human subject research” includes courses of study, conferences, and fora on development of and compliance with international ethical standards for clinical trials involving human subjects, particularly with respect to responsibilities of researchers to individuals and local communities participating in such trials, and on management and monitoring of such trials based on such international ethical standards.
(Pub. L. 107–228, div. A, title II, § 228, Sept. 30, 2002, 116 Stat. 1371.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003, and also as part of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003, and not as part of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Definition
text: For definition of “Secretary” as used in this section, see section 3 of Pub. L. 107–228, set out as a note under section 2651 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 2507 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2507. Training program
(a) Applicants for enrollment and enrolled volunteers
The President shall make provision for such training, including training under section 2507a of this title, as he deems appropriate for each applicant for enrollment as a volunteer and each enrolled volunteer. All of the provisions of this chapter applicable respectively to volunteers and volunteer leaders shall be applicable to applicants for enrollment as such during any period of training occurring prior to enrollment, and the respective terms “volunteers” and “volunteer leaders” shall include such applicants during any such period of training.
(b) Citizen trainees for voluntary programs; foreign nationals as trainees; advances of funds or reimbursement basis; use of credits
The President may also make provision, on the basis of advances of funds or reimbursement to the United States, for training for citizens of the United States, other than those referred to in subsection (a) of this section, who have been selected for service abroad in programs not carried out under authority of this chapter which are similar to those authorized by this chapter. The provisions of section 2508 of this title shall apply, on a similar advance of funds or a reimbursement basis, with respect to persons while within the United States for training under authority of this subsection. Advances or reimbursements received under this subsection may be credited to the current applicable appropriation, fund, or account and shall be available for the purposes for which such appropriation, fund, or account is authorized to be used.
(Pub. L. 87–293, title I, § 8, Sept. 22, 1961, 75 Stat. 616; Pub. L. 102–511, title IX, § 904, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3356; Pub. L. 112–57, § 8(a)(2), Nov. 21, 2011, 125 Stat. 745.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 87–293, Sept. 22, 1961, 75 Stat. 612, as amended, known as the Peace Corps Act. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2501 of this title and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 2011—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 112–57 inserted “, including training under section 2507a of this title,” after “for such training”.
1992—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 102–511 struck out subsec. (c) which read as follows: “Training hereinabove provided for shall include instruction in the philosophy, strategy, tactics, and menace of communism.”
heading: Delegation of Functions
text: Functions of President under this section delegated to Director of Peace Corps by section 1–103 of Ex. Ord. No. 12137, May 16, 1979, 44 F.R. 29023, eff. May 16, 1979, set out as a note under section 2501 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 2507b (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2507b. Sexual assault policy
(a) In general
The President shall develop and implement a comprehensive sexual assault policy that—
(1) includes a system for restricted and unrestricted reporting of sexual assault;
(2) mandates, for each Peace Corps country program, the designation of a Sexual Assault Response Liaison (SARL), who shall receive comprehensive training on procedures to respond to reports of sexual assault, with duties including ensuring that volunteers who are victims of sexual assault are moved to a safe environment and accompanying victims through the in-country response at the request of the victim;
(3) requires SARLs to immediately contact a Victim Advocate upon receiving a report of sexual assault in accordance with the restricted and unrestricted reporting guidelines promulgated by the Peace Corps;
(4) to the extent practicable, conforms to best practices in the sexual assault field;
(5) is applicable to all posts at which volunteers serve; and
(6) includes a guarantee that volunteers will not suffer loss of living allowances for reporting a sexual assault.
(b) Development and consultation with experts
In developing the sexual assault policy under subsection (a), the President shall consult with and incorporate, as appropriate, the recommendations and views of experts in the sexual assault field, including experts with international experience.
(c) Elements
The sexual assault policy developed under subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum, the following services with respect to a volunteer who has been a victim of sexual assault:
(1) The option of pursuing either restricted or unrestricted reporting of an assault.
(2) Provision of a SARL and Victim’s Advocate to the volunteer.
(3) At a volunteer’s discretion, provision of a sexual assault forensic exam in accordance with applicable host country law.
(4) If necessary, the provision of emergency health care, including a mechanism for such volunteer to evaluate such provider.
(5) If necessary, the provision of counseling and psychiatric medication.
(6) Completion of a safety and treatment plan with the volunteer, if necessary.
(7) Evacuation of such volunteer for medical treatment, accompanied by a Peace Corps staffer at the request of such volunteer. When evacuated to the United States, such volunteer shall be provided, to the extent practicable, a choice of medical providers including a mechanism for such volunteers to evaluate the provider.
(8) An explanation to the volunteer of available law enforcement and prosecutorial options, and legal representation.
(d) Training
The President shall train all staff outside the United States regarding the sexual assault policy developed under subsection (a).
(Pub. L. 87–293, title I, § 8B, as added Pub. L. 112–57, § 2, Nov. 21, 2011, 125 Stat. 738.)
22 U.S.C. § 2507c (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2507c. Office of Victim Advocacy
(a) Establishment of Office of Victims 1 Advocacy
(1) In general
The President shall establish an Office of Victim Advocacy in Peace Corps headquarters headed by a full-time victim advocate who shall report directly to the Director. The Office of Victim Advocacy may deploy personnel abroad when necessary to help assist victims.
(2) Prohibition
Peace Corps Medical Officers, Safety and Security Officers, and program staff may not serve as victim advocates. The victim advocate referred to in paragraph (1) may not have any other duties in the Peace Corps that are not reasonably connected to victim advocacy.
(3) Exemption
The victim advocate and any additional victim advocates shall be exempt from the limitations specified in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (2) and paragraph (5) under section 2506(a) of this title.
(b) Responsibilities
(1) Victims of sexual assault
The Office of Victim Advocacy shall help develop and update the sexual assault risk-reduction and response training described in section 2507a of this title and the sexual assault policy described in section 2507b of this title, ensure that volunteers who are victims of sexual assault receive services specified in section 2507b(c) of this title, and facilitate their access to such services.
(2) Other crimes
In addition to assisting victims of sexual assault in accordance with paragraph (1), the Office of Victim Advocacy shall assist volunteers who are victims of crime by making such victims aware of the services available to them and facilitating their access to such services.
(3) Priority
The Office of Victim Advocacy shall give priority to cases involving serious crimes, including sexual assault and stalking.
(c) Status updates
The Office of Victim Advocacy shall provide to volunteers who are victims regular updates on the status of their cases if such volunteers have opted to pursue prosecution.
(d) Transition
The Office of Victim Advocacy shall assist volunteers who are victims of crime and whose service has terminated in receiving the services specified in section 2507b(c) of this title requested by such volunteer.
(e) Sunset
This section shall cease to be effective on October 1, 2018.
(Pub. L. 87–293, title I, § 8C, as added Pub. L. 112–57, § 2, Nov. 21, 2011, 125 Stat. 739.)
22 U.S.C. § 2507d (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2507d. Establishment of Sexual Assault Advisory Council
(a) Establishment
There is established a Sexual Assault Advisory Council (in this section referred to as the “Council”).
(b) Membership
The Council shall be composed of not less than 8 individuals selected by the President, not later than 180 days after November 21, 2011, who are returned volunteers (including volunteers who were victims of sexual assault and volunteers who were not victims of sexual assault) and governmental and nongovernmental experts and professionals in the sexual assault field. No Peace Corps employee shall be a member of the Council. The number of governmental experts appointed to the Council shall not exceed the number of nongovernmental experts.
(c) Functions; meetings
The Council shall meet not less often than annually to review the sexual assault risk-reduction and response training developed under section 2507a of this title, the sexual assault policy developed under section 2507b of this title, and such other matters related to sexual assault the Council views as appropriate, to ensure that such training and policy conform to the extent practicable to best practices in the sexual assault field.
(d) Reports
On an annual basis for 5 years after November 21, 2011, and at the discretion of the Council thereafter, the Council shall submit to the President and the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives a report on its findings based on the reviews conducted pursuant to subsection (c).
(e) Employee status
Members of the Council shall not be considered employees of the United States Government for any purpose and shall not receive compensation other than reimbursement of travel expenses and per diem allowance in accordance with section 5703 of title 5.
(f) Nonapplicability of FACA
The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Council.
(g) Sunset
This section shall cease to be effective on October 1, 2018.
(Pub. L. 87–293, title I, § 8D, as added Pub. L. 112–57, § 2, Nov. 21, 2011, 125 Stat. 740.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Federal Advisory Committee Act, referred to in subsec. (f), is Pub. L. 92–463, Oct. 6, 1972, 86 Stat. 770, which is set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
22 U.S.C. § 2507f (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2507f. Establishment of a policy on stalking
(a) In general
The President shall develop and implement a comprehensive policy on stalking that—
(1) requires an immediate, effective, and thorough response from the Peace Corps upon receipt of a report of stalking;
(2) provides, during training, all Peace Corps volunteers with a point of contact for the reporting of stalking; and
(3) protects the confidentiality of volunteers who report stalking to the maximum extent practicable.
(b) Development and consultation with experts
In developing the stalking policy under subsection (a), the President shall consult with and incorporate, as appropriate, the recommendations and views of those with expertise regarding the crime of stalking.
(c) Training of in-country staff
The President shall provide for the training of all in-country staff regarding the stalking policy developed under subsection (a).
(Pub. L. 87–293, title I, § 8F, as added Pub. L. 112–57, § 2, Nov. 21, 2011, 125 Stat. 742.)
22 U.S.C. § 2507g (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2507g. Establishment of a confidentiality protection policy
(a) In general
The President shall establish and maintain a process to allow volunteers to report incidents of misconduct or mismanagement, or violations of any policy, of the Peace Corps in order to protect the confidentiality and safety of such volunteers and of the information reported, and to ensure that such information is acted on appropriately. This process shall conform to existing best practices regarding confidentiality.
(b) Guidance
The President shall provide additional training to officers and employees of the Peace Corps who have access to information reported by volunteers under subsection (a) in order to protect against the inappropriate disclosures of such information and ensure the safety of such volunteers.
(c) Penalty
Any Peace Corps volunteer or staff member who is responsible for maintaining confidentiality under subsection (a) and who breaches such duty shall be subject to disciplinary action, including termination, and in the case of a staff member, ineligibility for re-employment with the Peace Corps.
(Pub. L. 87–293, title I, § 8G, as added Pub. L. 112–57, § 2, Nov. 21, 2011, 125 Stat. 742.)
22 U.S.C. § 2507h (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2507h. Removal and assessment and evaluation
(a) In general
If a volunteer requests removal from the site in which such volunteer is serving because the volunteer feels at risk of imminent bodily harm, the President shall, as expeditiously as practical after receiving such request, remove the volunteer from the site. If the President receives such a request, the President shall assess and evaluate the safety of such site and may not assign another volunteer to the site until such time as the assessment and evaluation is complete and the site has been determined to be safe. Volunteers may remain at a site during the assessment and evaluation.
(b) Determination of site as unsafe
If the President determines that a site is unsafe for any remaining volunteers at the site, the President shall, as expeditiously as practical, remove all volunteers from the site.
(c) Tracking and recording
The President shall establish a global tracking and recording system to track and record incidents of crimes against volunteers.
(Pub. L. 87–293, title I, § 8H, as added Pub. L. 112–57, § 2, Nov. 21, 2011, 125 Stat. 743.)
22 U.S.C. § 2507i (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2507i. Reporting requirements
(a) In general
The President shall annually through September 30, 2018, submit to the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives a report summarizing information on—
(1) sexual assault of volunteers;
(2) other crimes against volunteers;
(3) the number of arrests, prosecutions, and incarcerations for crimes involving Peace Corps volunteers for every country in which volunteers serve; and
(4) the annual rate of early termination of volunteers, including demographic data associated with such early termination.
(b) GAO
Not later than one year after November 21, 2011, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives a report evaluating the quality and accessibility of health care provided through the Department of Labor to returned volunteers upon their separation from the Peace Corps.
(c) Access to communications
(1) In general
The President shall determine the level of access to communication, including cellular and Internet access, of each volunteer.
(2) Report
Not later than six months after November 21, 2011, the President shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives a report on the costs, feasibility, and benefits of providing all volunteers with access to adequate communication, including cellular service and Internet access.
(Pub. L. 87–293, title I, § 8I, as added Pub. L. 112–57, § 2, Nov. 21, 2011, 125 Stat. 743.)
22 U.S.C. § 2510 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2510. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 87–293, title I, § 11, Sept. 22, 1961, 75 Stat. 619; Pub. L. 95–331, § 6, Aug. 2, 1978, 92 Stat. 415; Pub. L. 99–83, title XI, § 1102(b), Aug. 8, 1985, 99 Stat. 272, which required the President to transmit to Congress, at least once in each fiscal year, a report on operations under this chapter, terminated, effective May 15, 2000, pursuant to section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance. See, also, page 26 of House Document No. 103–7.
22 U.S.C. § 2514a (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2514a. Authorization for Peace Corps to provide separation pay for host country resident personal services contractors of the Peace Corps
(a) Establishment of fund
There is established in the Treasury of the United States a fund for the Peace Corps to provide separation pay for host country resident personal services contractors of the Peace Corps.
(b) Funding
The Director of the Peace Corps may deposit in the fund established under subsection (a)—
(1) amounts previously obligated and not canceled to provide the separation pay described in such subsection; and
(2) amounts obligated for fiscal years after fiscal year 2006 for current and future costs of providing such separation pay.
(c) Availability
Beginning in fiscal year 2007, amounts deposited in the fund established under subsection (a) shall be available without fiscal year limitation for severance, retirement, or other separation payments to host country resident personal services contractors of the Peace Corps in countries where such payments are legally authorized.
(Pub. L. 110–86, § 1, Sept. 27, 2007, 121 Stat. 979.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was not enacted as part of the Peace Corps Act which comprises this chapter.
22 U.S.C. § 2516 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2516. Use of foreign currencies
Whenever possible, expenditures incurred in carrying out functions under this chapter shall be paid for in such currency of the country or area where the expense is incurred as may be available to the United States.
(Pub. L. 87–293, title I, § 17, Sept. 22, 1961, 75 Stat. 623.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 87–293, Sept. 22, 1961, 75 Stat. 612, as amended, known as the Peace Corps Act. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2501 of this title and Tables.