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22 U.S.C. § 8221 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 8221. Strategies, priorities, and annual report
(a) Expansion of country-specific strategies to promote democracy
(1) Commendation
Congress commends the Secretary for the ongoing work by the Department to develop country-specific strategies for promoting democracy.
(2) Expansion
The Secretary shall expand the development of such strategies to all nondemocratic countries and democratic transition countries.
(3) Briefings
The Secretary shall keep the appropriate congressional committees fully and currently informed as such strategies are developed.
(b) Omitted
(c) Enhanced report
The Annual Report on Advancing Freedom and Democracy shall include, as appropriate—
(1) United States priorities for the promotion of democracy and the protection of human rights for each nondemocratic country and democratic transition country, developed in consultation with relevant parties in such countries; and
(2) specific actions and activities of chiefs of missions and other United States officials to promote democracy and protect human rights in each such country.
(Pub. L. 110–53, title XXI, § 2121, Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 531.)
heading: Codification
text: Section is comprised of section 2121 of Pub. L. 110–53. Subsecs. (b) and (d) of section 2121 of Pub. L. 110–53 amended section 665(c) of Pub. L. 107–228 which is set out as a note under section 2151n of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 8222 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 8222. Translation of human rights reports
(a) In general
The Secretary shall continue to expand the timely translation of the applicable parts of the Country Reports on Human Rights Practices required under sections 2151n(d) and 2304(b) of this title, the Annual Report on International Religious Freedom required under section 6412(b) of this title, the Trafficking in Persons Report required under section 7107(b) of this title, and any separate report on democracy and human rights policy submitted in accordance with section 665(c) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107–228; 22 U.S.C. 2151n note) into the principal languages of as many countries as possible, with particular emphasis on nondemocratic countries, democratic transition countries, and countries in which extrajudicial killings, torture, or other serious violations of human rights have occurred.
(b) Report
(1) Requirement
Not later than April 1, 2008, and annually thereafter through 2010, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing any translations of the reports specified in subsection (a) for the preceding year, including which of such reports have been translated into which principal languages and the countries in which such translations have been distributed by posting on a relevant website or elsewhere.
(2) Form
The report required under paragraph (1) may be included in any separate report on democracy and human rights policy submitted in accordance with section 665(c) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003.
(Pub. L. 110–53, title XXI, § 2122, Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 532.)
22 U.S.C. § 8231 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 8231. Advisory Committee on Democracy Promotion
Congress commends the Secretary for creating an Advisory Committee on Democracy Promotion, and it is the sense of Congress that the Committee should play a significant role in the Department’s transformational diplomacy by advising the Secretary regarding United States efforts to promote democracy and democratic transition in connection with the formulation and implementation of United States foreign policy and foreign assistance, including reviewing and making recommendations on—
(1) how to improve the capacity of the Department to promote democracy and human rights; and
(2) how to improve foreign assistance programs related to the promotion of democracy.
(Pub. L. 110–53, title XXI, § 2131, Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 533.)
22 U.S.C. § 8232 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 8232. Sense of Congress regarding the Internet website of the Department of State
It is the sense of Congress that in order to facilitate access by individuals, nongovernmental organizations, and movements in foreign countries to documents, streaming video and audio, and other media regarding democratic principles, practices, and values, and the promotion and strengthening of democracy, the Secretary should take additional steps to enhance the Internet site for global democracy and human rights of the Department, which should include, where practicable, the following:
(1) Narratives and histories, published by the United States Government, of significant democratic movements in foreign countries, particularly regarding successful nonviolent campaigns to promote democracy in non-democratic countries and democratic transition countries.
(2) Narratives, published by the United States Government, relating to the importance of the establishment of and respect for internationally recognized human rights, democratic principles, practices, and values, and other fundamental freedoms.
(3) Major human rights reports by the United States Government, including translations of such materials, as appropriate.
(4) Any other documents, references, or links to appropriate external Internet websites (such as websites of international or nongovernmental organizations), including references or links to training materials, narratives, and histories regarding successful democratic movements.
(Pub. L. 110–53, title XXI, § 2132, Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 533.)
22 U.S.C. § 8241 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 8241. Training in democracy promotion and the protection of human rights
(a) In general
The Secretary shall continue to enhance training for members of the Foreign Service and civil service responsible for the promotion of democracy and the protection of human rights. Such training shall include appropriate instruction and training materials regarding:
(1) International documents and United States policy regarding the promotion of democracy and respect for human rights.
(2) United States policy regarding the promotion and strengthening of democracy around the world, with particular emphasis on the transition to democracy in nondemocratic countries and democratic transition countries.
(3) For any member, chief of mission, or deputy chief of mission who is to be assigned to a nondemocratic country or democratic transition country, ways to promote democracy in such country and to assist individuals, nongovernmental organizations, and movements in such country that support democratic principles, practices, and values.
(4) The protection of internationally recognized human rights (including the protection of religious freedom) and standards related to such rights, provisions of United States law related to such rights, diplomatic tools to promote respect for such rights, and the protection of individuals who have fled their countries due to violations of such rights.
(b) Consultation
The Secretary, acting through the Director of the National Foreign Affairs Training Center of the Foreign Service Institute of the Department, shall consult, as appropriate, with nongovernmental organizations involved in the protection and promotion of such rights and the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom with respect to the training required by this subsection.1
(c) Report
Not later than 180 days after August 3, 2007, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing a description of the current and planned training provided to Foreign Service officers in human rights and democracy promotion, including such training provided to chiefs of mission serving or preparing to serve in nondemocratic countries or democratic transition countries.
(Pub. L. 110–53, title XXI, § 2141, Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 534.)
heading: Change of Name
text: References to National Foreign Affairs Training Center considered to refer to George P. Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training Center, see section 1(b) of Pub. L. 107–132, set out as a note under section 4021 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 8242 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 8242. Sense of Congress regarding ADVANCE Democracy Award
It is the sense of Congress that—
(1) the Secretary should further strengthen the capacity of the Department to carry out results-based democracy promotion efforts through the establishment of an annual award to be known as the “Outstanding Achievements in Advancing Democracy Award”, or the “ADVANCE Democracy Award”, that would be awarded to officers or employees of the Department; and
(2) the Secretary should establish procedures for selecting recipients of such award, including any financial terms associated with such award.
(Pub. L. 110–53, title XXI, § 2142, Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 534.)
22 U.S.C. § 8243 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 8243. Personnel policies at the Department of State
In addition to the awards and other incentives already implemented, the Secretary should increase incentives for members of the Foreign Service and other employees of the Department who take assignments relating to the promotion of democracy and the protection of human rights, including the following:
(1) Providing performance pay under section 3965 of this title to such members and employees who carry out their assignment in an outstanding manner.
(2) Considering such an assignment as a basis for promotion into the Senior Foreign Service.
(3) Providing Foreign Service Awards under section 4013 of this title to such members and employees who provide distinguished or meritorious service in the promotion of democracy or the protection of human rights.
(Pub. L. 110–53, title XXI, § 2143, Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 535.)
22 U.S.C. § 8251 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 8251. Cooperation with democratic countries
(a) Sense of Congress
It is the sense of Congress that the United States should cooperate with other democratic countries to—
(1) promote and protect democratic principles, practices, and values;
(2) promote and protect shared political, social, and economic freedoms, including the freedoms of association, of expression, of the press, of religion, and to own private property;
(3) promote and protect respect for the rule of law;
(4) develop, adopt, and pursue strategies to advance common interests in international organizations and multilateral institutions to which members of cooperating democratic countries belong; and
(5) provide political, economic, and other necessary support to countries that are undergoing a transition to democracy.
(b) Community of Democracies
(1) Sense of Congress
It is the sense of Congress that—
(A) the Community of Democracies should develop a more formal mechanism for carrying out work between ministerial meetings, such as through the creation of a permanent secretariat with appropriate staff to carry out such work, and should establish a headquarters; and
(B) nondemocratic countries should not participate in any association or group of democratic countries aimed at working together to promote democracy.
(2) Detail of personnel
The Secretary is authorized to detail on a nonreimbursable basis any employee of the Department to any permanent secretariat of the Community of Democracies or to the government of any country that is a member of the Convening Group of the Community of Democracies.
(c) Establishment of an office for multilateral democracy promotion
The Secretary should establish an office of multilateral democracy promotion with the mission to further develop and strengthen the institutional structure of the Community of Democracies, develop interministerial projects, enhance the United Nations Democracy Caucus, manage policy development of the United Nations Democracy Fund, and enhance coordination with other regional and multilateral bodies with jurisdiction over democracy issues.
(d) International Center for Democratic Transition
(1) Sense of Congress
It is the sense of Congress that the International Center for Democratic Transition, an initiative of the Government of Hungary, serves to promote practical projects and the sharing of best practices in the area of democracy promotion and should be supported by, in particular, the United States, other European countries with experiences in democratic transitions, and private individuals.
(2) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008, 2009, and 2010 to the Secretary for a grant to the International Center for Democratic Transition. Amounts appropriated under this paragraph are authorized to remain available until expended.
(Pub. L. 110–53, title XXI, § 2151, Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 535.)
22 U.S.C. § 8261 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 8261. The United Nations Democracy Fund
(a) Sense of Congress
It is the sense of Congress that the United States should work with other countries to enhance the goals and work of the United Nations Democracy Fund, an essential tool to promote democracy, and in particular support civil society in foreign countries in their efforts to help consolidate democracy and bring about transformational change.
(b) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated $14,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 and 2009 to the Secretary for a United States contribution to the United Nations Democracy Fund.
(Pub. L. 110–53, title XXI, § 2161, Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 536.)
22 U.S.C. § 8262 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 8262. United States democracy assistance programs
(a) Sense of Congress regarding use of instruments of democracy promotion
It is the sense of Congress that—
(1) United States support for democracy is strengthened by using a variety of different instrumentalities, such as the National Endowment for Democracy, the United States Agency for International Development, and the Department; and
(2) the purpose of the Department’s Human Rights and Democracy Fund should be to support innovative programming, media, and materials designed to uphold democratic principles, practices, and values, support and strengthen democratic institutions, promote human rights and the rule of law, and build civil societies in countries around the world.
(b) Sense of Congress regarding mechanisms for delivering assistance
(1) Findings
Congress finds the following:
(A) Democracy assistance has many different forms, including assistance to promote the rule of law, build the capacity of civil society, political parties, and legislatures, improve the independence of the media and the judiciary, enhance independent auditing functions, and advance security sector reform.
(B) There is a need for greater clarity on the coordination and delivery mechanisms for United States democracy assistance.
(2) Sense of Congress
It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development should develop guidelines, in consultation with the appropriate congressional committees, building on the existing framework for grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and other acquisition mechanisms to guide United States missions in foreign countries in coordinating United States democracy assistance and selecting the appropriate combination of such mechanisms for such assistance.
(Pub. L. 110–53, title XXI, § 2162, Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 536.)
22 U.S.C. § 8302 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 8302. Definitions
In this chapter:
(1) VfP Office
The term “VfP Office” means the Office of Volunteers for Prosperity of the United States Agency for International Development.
(2) VfP Program
The term “VfP Program” means the Volunteers for Prosperity Program established through Executive Order 13317.
(3) VfPServe
The term “VfPServe” means a program established by the VfP Office, in cooperation with the USA Freedom Corps, to provide eligible skilled professionals with fixed amount stipends to offset the travel and living costs of volunteering abroad.
(Pub. L. 111–13, title V, § 5102, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1598.)
heading: References in Text
text: Executive Order 13317, referred to in par. (2), is set out as a note under section 8301 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 8304 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 8304. Authorization of appropriations
(a) In general
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this chapter $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2010, and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2011 through 2014.
(b) Allocation of funds
Not more than 10 percent of the amounts appropriated pursuant to subsection (a) may be expended for the administrative costs of the United States Agency for International Development to manage the VfP Program.
(Pub. L. 111–13, title V, § 5104, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1600.)
22 U.S.C. § 8412 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 8412. Authorization of appropriations
(a) In general
There are authorized to be appropriated to the President, for the purposes of providing assistance to Pakistan under this subchapter and to provide assistance to Pakistan under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.), up to $1,500,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2010 through 2014.
(b) Availability of funds
(1) In general
Of the amounts appropriated in each fiscal year pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in subsection (a)—
(A) none of the amounts appropriated for assistance to Pakistan may be made available after the date that is 60 days after October 15, 2009, unless the Pakistan Assistance Strategy Report has been submitted to the appropriate congressional committees pursuant to section 8441(a) of this title; and
(B) not more than $750,000,000 may be made available for assistance to Pakistan unless the President’s Special Representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan submits to the appropriate congressional committees during such fiscal year—
(i) a certification that assistance provided to Pakistan under this subchapter or the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to date has made or is making reasonable progress toward achieving the principal objectives of United States assistance to Pakistan contained in the Pakistan Assistance Strategy Report; and
(ii) a memorandum explaining the reasons justifying the certification described in clause (i).
(2) Maker of certification
In the event of a vacancy in, or the termination of, the position of the President’s Special Representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan, the certification and memorandum described under paragraph (1)(B) may be made by the Secretary of State.
(c) Waiver
The Secretary of State may waive the limitations in subsection (b) if the Secretary determines, and certifies to the appropriate congressional committees, that it is in the national security interests of the United States to do so.
(d) Sense of Congress on foreign assistance funds
It is the sense of Congress that, subject to an improving political and economic climate in Pakistan, there should be authorized to be appropriated up to $1,500,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2015 through 2019 for the purpose of providing assistance to Pakistan under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 [22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.].
(Pub. L. 111–73, title I, § 102, Oct. 15, 2009, 123 Stat. 2068.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, referred to in subsecs. (a), (b)(1)(B)(i), and (d), is Pub. L. 87–195, Sept. 4, 1961, 75 Stat. 424, 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.
22 U.S.C. § 8413 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 8413. Auditing
(a) Assistance authorized
The Inspector General of the Department of State, the Inspector General of the United States Agency for International Development, and the inspectors general of other Federal departments and agencies (other than the Inspector General of the Department of Defense) carrying out programs, projects, and activities using amounts appropriated to carry out this subchapter shall audit, investigate, and oversee the obligation and expenditure of such amounts.
(b) Authorization for in-country presence
The Inspector General of the Department of State and the Inspector General of the United States Agency for International Development, after consultation with the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, are authorized to establish field offices in Pakistan with sufficient staff from each of the Offices of the Inspector General, respectively, to carry out subsection (a).
(c) Authorization of appropriations
(1) In general
Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated under section 8412 of this title for each of the fiscal years 2010 through 2014, up to $30,000,000 for each fiscal year is authorized to be made available to carry out this section.
(2) Relation to other available funds
Amounts made available under paragraph (1) are in addition to amounts otherwise available for such purposes.
(Pub. L. 111–73, title I, § 103, Oct. 15, 2009, 123 Stat. 2069.)
22 U.S.C. § 8421 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 8421. Purposes of assistance
The purposes of assistance under this subchapter are—
(1) to support Pakistan’s paramount national security need to fight and win the ongoing counterinsurgency within its borders in accordance with its national security interests;
(2) to work with the Government of Pakistan to improve Pakistan’s border security and control and help prevent any Pakistani territory from being used as a base or conduit for terrorist attacks in Pakistan, or elsewhere;
(3) to work in close cooperation with the Government of Pakistan to coordinate action against extremist and terrorist targets; and
(4) to help strengthen the institutions of democratic governance and promote control of military institutions by a democratically elected civilian government.
(Pub. L. 111–73, title II, § 201, Oct. 15, 2009, 123 Stat. 2069.)