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22 U.S.C. § 5451 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 5451. Assistance in support of democratic institutions in Poland and Hungary
(a) Authorization of assistance
In addition to amounts otherwise available for such purposes, there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2346 and following; relating to the economic support fund) $12,000,000 for the 3-year period beginning October 1, 1989, which shall be available only for the support of democratic institutions and activities in Poland and Hungary.
(b) Nonapplicability of other laws
Assistance may be provided under this section notwithstanding any other provision of law.
(Pub. L. 101–179, title V, § 501, Nov. 28, 1989, 103 Stat. 1317.)
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, as amended. Chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 is classified to part IV (§ 2346 et seq.) of subchapter II of chapter 32 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.
22 U.S.C. § 5453 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 5453. Medical supplies, hospital equipment, and medical training for Poland
(a) Authorization of assistance
In addition to amounts otherwise available for such purposes, there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2346 and following; relating to the economic support fund) $4,000,000 for the 3-year period beginning October 1, 1989, which shall be available only—
(1) for providing medical supplies and hospital equipment to Poland through private and voluntary organizations, including for the expenses of purchasing, transporting, and distributing such supplies and equipment, and
(2) for training of Polish medical personnel.
(b) Nonapplicability of other laws
Assistance may be provided under this section notwithstanding any other provision of law, other than—
(1) section 104(f) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151b(f); relating to the prohibition on the use of funds for abortions and involuntary sterilizations), and
(2) any provision of the annual Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act that relates to abortion.
(Pub. L. 101–179, title V, § 503, Nov. 28, 1989, 103 Stat. 1318.)
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, as amended. Chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 is classified to part IV (§ 2346 et seq.) of subchapter II of chapter 32 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.
The Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), is for fiscal year 1990, Pub. L. 101–167, Nov. 21, 1989, 103 Stat. 1195. For complete classification of this and other Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Acts to the Code, see Tables.
22 U.S.C. § 5461 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 5461. Policy coordination of SEED Program
The President shall designate, within the Department of State, a SEED Program coordinator who shall be directly responsible for overseeing and coordinating all programs described in this chapter and all other activities that the United States Government conducts in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 101–179, title VI, § 601, Nov. 28, 1989, 103 Stat. 1319.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 101–179, Nov. 28, 1989, 103 Stat. 1298, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5401 of this title and Tables.
22 U.S.C. § 5462 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 5462. SEED Information Center System
(a) Establishment
The President shall establish a SEED Information Center System, using existing Executive branch agencies and acting in cooperation with the Government of Poland and the Government of Hungary.
(b) Functions
(1) In general
The SEED Information Center System shall serve as a central clearinghouse mechanism for information relating to—
(A) business needs and opportunities in Eastern Europe, and
(B) voluntary assistance to countries in Eastern Europe.
(2) Private enterprise development
The SEED Information Center System shall be organized, among other purposes, to encourage—
(A) the submission of economically sound proposals to the Polish-American Enterprise Fund and Hungarian-American Enterprise Fund, and
(B) other sources of finance for the development of private enterprise in Eastern Europe.
(c) Location
The SEED Information Center System shall be based jointly in Washington, District of Columbia; Warsaw, Poland; and Budapest, Hungary; and should it become appropriate, the capitals of other East European countries.
(Pub. L. 101–179, title VI, § 602, Nov. 28, 1989, 103 Stat. 1319.)
heading: Delegation of Functions
text: Functions of President under this section delegated to Secretary of Commerce by section 3 of Ex. Ord. No. 12703, Feb. 20, 1990, 55 F.R. 6351, set out as a note under section 5401 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 5463 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 5463. Encouraging voluntary assistance for Poland and Hungary
(a) Encouraging private contributions
It is the sense of the Congress that the President should take all possible steps to encourage across the Nation a massive outpouring of private contributions of money and nonperishable foods, to be collected by civic, religious, school, and youth organizations, for assistance to Poland and to refugees from Romania who are in Hungary.
(b) Transportation to Poland of private contributions
In further 1 of subsection (a) of this section, the President—
(1) using all available authorities, including section 402 of title 10 (relating to transportation of humanitarian relief supplies), should use resources of the Department of Defense (including the National Guard) to transport nonfinancial private contributions to Poland,2
(2) should request additional authorities as needed for the use of those resources for that purpose; and
(3) should encourage maximum participation by such recognized private and voluntary organizations as the Polish-American Congress in the transportation of nonfinancial private contributions to Poland.
(Pub. L. 101–179, title VI, § 603, Nov. 28, 1989, 103 Stat. 1319.)
22 U.S.C. § 5464 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 5464. Economic and commercial officers at United States embassies and missions in Poland and Hungary
It is the sense of the Congress that, to the extent practicable—
(1) the United States Embassy in Budapest, Hungary, should be assigned one additional economic and commercial officer;
(2) the United States Embassy in Warsaw, Poland, should be assigned one additional economic officer and one additional commercial officer;
(3) the United States Trade Center in Warsaw, Poland, should be assigned one additional economic and commercial officer; and
(4) the United States mission in Krakow, Poland, should be assigned one additional economic and commercial officer.
(Pub. L. 101–179, title VI, § 604, Nov. 28, 1989, 103 Stat. 1320.)
22 U.S.C. § 5471 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 5471. Report on initial steps taken by United States and on Poland’s requirement for agricultural assistance
(a) Initial report
Not later than 60 days after November 28, 1989, the President shall submit a report to the Congress—
(1) describing the steps taken by the United States Government pursuant to subchapter I of this chapter, in particular sections 1 5412(a) and (b) of this title;
(2) assessing Poland’s requirements for additional agricultural assistance during fiscal year 1990 and its requirements for agricultural assistance during fiscal years 1991 and 1992; and
(3) specifying how much agricultural assistance the President proposes be provided by the United States to meet those requirements.
(b) Updating assessments
As additional information becomes available, the President shall provide to the Congress revised assessments of Poland’s requirements for agricultural assistance during fiscal years 1991 and 1992, specifying how much agricultural assistance the President proposes be provided by the United States to meet those requirements.
(Pub. L. 101–179, title VII, § 701, Nov. 28, 1989, 103 Stat. 1320.)
heading: Delegation of Functions
text: Functions of President under this subchapter relating to reports to Congress delegated to Coordinator of the SEED Program by section 1 of Ex. Ord. No. 12703, Feb. 20, 1990, 55 F.R. 6351, set out as a note under section 5401 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 5472 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 5472. Report on confidence building measures by Poland and Hungary
Not later than 180 days after November 28, 1989, the President shall submit a report to the Congress identifying—
(1) the confidence building measures Poland and Hungary could undertake to facilitate the negotiation of agreements, including bilateral customs and technology transfer agreements, that would encourage greater direct private sector investment in that country; and
(2) the confidence building measures Poland and Hungary could undertake with respect to the treatment accorded those countries under the Export Administration Act of 1979 [50 U.S.C. App. 2401 et seq.].
(Pub. L. 101–179, title VII, § 702, Nov. 28, 1989, 103 Stat. 1320.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Export Administration Act of 1979, referred to in par. (2), is Pub. L. 96–72, Sept. 29, 1979, 93 Stat. 503, as amended, which is classified principally to section 2401 et seq. of the Appendix to Title 50, War and National Defense. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2401 of the Appendix to Title 50 and Tables.
22 U.S.C. § 5473 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 5473. Report on environmental problems in Poland and Hungary
The first report submitted pursuant to section 5474 of this title shall include the following:
(1) Assessment of problems
An overall assessment of the environmental problems facing Poland and Hungary, including—
(A) a relative ranking of the severity of the problems and their effects on both human health and the general environment;
(B) a listing of the geographical areas of each country that have suffered the heaviest environmental damage, and a description of the source and scope of the damage; and
(C) an assessment of the environmental performance of leading industrial polluters in those countries and the expected effect on pollution levels of industrial modernization.
(2) Priorities and costs for action
An analysis of the priorities that Poland and Hungary should each assign in addressing its environmental problems, and an estimate of the capital and human resources required to undertake a comprehensive program of environmental protection in that country.
(3) Role of United States and multilateral assistance
A statement of strategy for United States assistance for the next 5 years to address environmental problems in Poland and Hungary, including—
(A) recommendations for appropriate levels and forms of bilateral financial and technical assistance;
(B) recommendations concerning United States participation in cooperative multilateral undertakings;
(C) an assessment of the feasibility of debt-for-nature swaps as a technique of environmental protection in each country; and
(D) recommendations for minimizing further environmental damage to Krakow, and for the protection and restoration of historic sites in that city.
(Pub. L. 101–179, title VII, § 703, Nov. 28, 1989, 103 Stat. 1321.)
22 U.S.C. § 5474 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 5474. Annual SEED Program report
(a) Findings
The Congress finds that—
(1) in order to provide the President with maximum flexibility and opportunity for innovation in implementation of the SEED Program, this chapter sets forth general goals and modalities for the support of democracy and economic pluralism in Eastern Europe;
(2) prompt United States action in devising specific measures to achieve the goals outlined in this chapter will be crucial in generating the public awareness, and the international commitment, necessary for United States leadership of a successful multilateral program of assistance in Eastern Europe; and
(3) clear-cut delineation of such United States actions at an early date is integral to United States leadership of this effort.
(b) Initial SEED Program report
Accordingly, the first report pursuant to subsection (c) 1 of this section shall be a comprehensive report that includes a full description of all SEED Actions taken pursuant to each provision of this chapter since November 28, 1989.
(Pub. L. 101–179, title VII, § 704, Nov. 28, 1989, 103 Stat. 1321; Pub. L. 112–74, div. I, title VII, § 7034(n), Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 1217.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 101–179, Nov. 28, 1989, 103 Stat. 1298, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5401 of this title and Tables.
Subsection (c) of this section, referred to in subsec. (b), was repealed by Pub. L. 112–74, div. I, title VII, § 7034(n), Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 1217.
heading: Amendments
text: 2011—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 112–74 struck out subsec. (c), which required President to submit annual SEED Program report.
22 U.S.C. § 5475 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 5475. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 101–179, title VII, § 705, Nov. 28, 1989, 103 Stat. 1322, which required the President to submit to appropriate committees of Congress an annual report on the extent of espionage activities against the United States and other member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization by operatives of the government of any East European country that was receiving assistance 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 33 of House Document No. 103–7.
22 U.S.C. § 5476 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 5476. Notifications to Congress regarding assistance
Section 634A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2394–1; relating to reprogramming notifications) applies with respect to obligations of funds made available under that Act [22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.] to carry out this chapter, notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 101–179, title VII, § 706, Nov. 28, 1989, 103 Stat. 1322.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 87–195, Sept. 4, 1961, 75 Stat. 424, as amended, which is classified principally to chapter 32 (§ 2151 et seq.) 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.
This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 101–179, Nov. 28, 1989, 103 Stat. 1298, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5401 of this title and Tables.
22 U.S.C. § 5491 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 5491. Suspension of SEED assistance
The President should suspend all assistance to an East European country pursuant to this chapter if the President determines, and reports to the Congress, that—
(1) that country is engaged in international activities directly and fundamentally contrary to United States national security interests;
(2) the president or any other government official of that country initiates martial law or a state of emergency for reasons other than to respond to a natural disaster or a foreign invasion; or
(3) any member who was elected to that country’s parliament has been removed from that office or arrested through extraconstitutional processes.
(Pub. L. 101–179, title VIII, § 801, Nov. 28, 1989, 103 Stat. 1322.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 101–179, Nov. 28, 1989, 103 Stat. 1298, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5401 of this title and Tables.
22 U.S.C. § 5492 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 5492. Declaration of the Republic of Hungary
(a) Findings
The Congress finds that—
(1) on October 23, 1989, in a public ceremony in Budapest, the acting President of Hungary declared the Hungarian state to be an independent, democratic Republic of Hungary;
(2) this public ceremony was held on the 33d anniversary of Hungary’s 1956 revolution that was bloodily suppressed by Soviet troops;
(3) this public ceremony was held in the same Kossuth Square where the first mass rally of the 1956 revolution was held;
(4) as a further symbol of Hungary’s faithfulness to the legacy of the revolution of 1956, the declaration by the acting President was made from the same balcony from which Imre Nagy, the martyred Prime Minister of the revolutionary government of 1956, addressed the citizens of Budapest 33 years before;
(5) the heroic revolt and freedom fight of the Hungarian people in 1956 was an inspirational event, reminding a generation of Americans of the sacrifices people are willing to undertake as the price of liberty; and
(6) the present efforts of the Hungarian people to validate the legacy of the revolution of 1956 by establishing a free, independent, and prosperous Hungary have gained the sympathy and admiration of the American people.
(b) Congressional declarations
The Congress—
(1) congratulates the people of Hungary on the declaration of a Republic of Hungary committed to democratic principles; and
(2) expresses its desire to enhance the friendly relations between the people of Hungary and the people of the United States and between their respective governments.
(Pub. L. 101–179, title VIII, § 802, Nov. 28, 1989, 103 Stat. 1322.)
22 U.S.C. § 5493 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 5493. Administrative expenses of Agency for International Development
For the purpose of paying administrative expenses incurred in connection with carrying out its functions under this chapter, the Agency for International Development may use up to $500,000 each fiscal year of the funds made available to the Agency under this chapter.
(Pub. L. 101–179, title VIII, § 803, Nov. 28, 1989, 103 Stat. 1323.)
heading: Administrative Expenses of Agency for International Development for Fiscal Year 1991; Supersedure of Section
text: Pub. L. 101–513, title II, (d), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1994, provided that: “Up to $1,000,000 of the funds appropriated under this heading [“Assistance for Eastern Europe”] may be used for the administrative expenses incurred by the Agency for International Development in connection with administering programs for Eastern Europe: Provided, That the authority of this subsection shall supersede for fiscal year 1991 the provisions of section 803 of the Support for East European Democracy (SEED) Act of 1989 [22 U.S.C. 5493].
22 U.S.C. § 5494 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 5494. Relation of provisions of this chapter to certain provisions of appropriations acts
Any provision of the annual Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act that provides that assistance for Poland or Hungary under that Act may be provided “notwithstanding any other provision of law” shall not supersede any otherwise applicable provision of this chapter. This section shall not, however, be construed to apply with respect to section 599C(b) of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1990 (or a corresponding provision of a subsequent such appropriations Act.
(Pub. L. 101–179, title VIII, § 804, Nov. 28, 1989, 103 Stat. 1323.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, referred to in text, is for fiscal year 1990, Pub. L. 101–167, Nov. 21, 1989, 103 Stat. 1195. Section 599C(b) of the 1990 Act, 103 Stat. 1261, is not classified to the Code. For complete classification of this and other Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Appropriations Acts to the Code, see Tables.
This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 101–179, Nov. 28, 1989, 103 Stat. 1298, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5401 of this title and Tables.
22 U.S.C. § 5495 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 5495. Certain uses of excess foreign currencies
(a) Authority to use
During fiscal year 1990, the Administrator of the Agency for International Development may use, for the purposes described in subsection (b) of this section, such sums of foreign currencies described in subsection (c) of this section as the Administrator may determine, subject to subsection (f) of this section.
(b) Purposes for which currency may be used
Foreign currencies may be used under this section—
(1) for the same purposes for which assistance may be provided under part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 and following; relating to economic assistance), and
(2) for the support of any institution providing education for a significant number of United States nationals (who may include members of the United States Armed Forces or the Foreign Service or dependents of such members).
(c) Currencies which may be used
The foreign currencies which may be used under this section are United States-owned excess foreign currencies that are in excess of amounts necessary for satisfaction of preexisting commitments to use such currencies for other purposes specified by law.
(d) Where currencies may be used
Foreign currencies may be used under this section in the country where such currencies are held or in other foreign countries.
(e) Nonapplicability of other provisions of law
Foreign currencies may be used under this section notwithstanding section 1306 of title 31 or any other provision of law.
(f) Requirement for appropriations action
The authority of this section may be exercised only to such extent or in such amount as may be provided in advance in an appropriation Act.
(Pub. L. 101–179, title VIII, § 805, Nov. 28, 1989, 103 Stat. 1323.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), 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.
22 U.S.C. § 5502 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 5502. Coordinator for Counterterrorism
The Coordinator for Counterterrorism shall be responsible for the coordination of international aviation security for the Department of State.
(Pub. L. 101–604, title II, § 202, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3082.)