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22 U.S.C. § 1613 to 1613d (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§§ 1613 to 1613d. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Sections, acts Oct. 26, 1951, ch. 575, title III, §§ 301–305, 65 Stat. 647; Sept. 4, 1961, Pub. L. 87–195, pt. IV, § 703(a), 75 Stat. 463; Oct. 19, 1980, Pub. L. 96–470, title I, § 111(a), 94 Stat. 2239, were superseded, effective October 1, 1979, by section 2416(e) of Title 50, Appendix, War and National Defense. See section 2401 et seq. of Title 50, Appendix.
Section 1613 set forth provisions relating to cooperation in the program by non-recipient countries.
Section 1613a related to duties of the Administrator with respect to this chapter.
Section 1613b related to applicability of other Federal statutory provisions and to availability of funds.
Section 1613c related to charging expenses to local-currency funds.
Section 1613d authorized appropriations necessary to carry out the objectives of this chapter.
22 U.S.C. § 1622a (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 1622a. Transfer of Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States to Department of Justice
The Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States, established under Reorganization Plan Numbered 1 of 1954, is hereby transferred to the Department of Justice as a separate agency within that Department.
(Pub. L. 96–209, title I, § 101, Mar. 14, 1980, 94 Stat. 96.)
heading: References in Text
text: Reorganization Plan Numbered 1 of 1954, referred to in text, is Reorg. Plan. No. 1 of 1954, July 1, 1954, 19 F.R. 3985, 68 Stat. 1279, which is set out as a note under section 1622 of this title.
heading: Codification
text: Section was not enacted as part of the International Claims Settlement Act of 1949 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Effective Date
text: Pub. L. 96–209, title VI, Mar. 14, 1980, 94 Stat. 99, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 1622a to 1622g of this title, amending sections 5316 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, and section 2001 of Title 50, Appendix, War and National Defense, and enacting provisions set out as notes under this section, section 363 of former Title 31, Money and Finance, and section 7546 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare] shall take effect on the date of enactment [Mar. 14, 1980].”
heading: Authority of Director of Office of Management and Budget Relating to Transfer of Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States and Termination of Affairs of Annual Assay Commission, United States Marine Corps Memorial Commission, and Low-Emission Vehicle Certification Board
text: Pub. L. 96–209, title V, Mar. 14, 1980, 94 Stat. 98, provided that: “The Director of the Office of Management and Budget is authorized and directed to make such determinations as may be necessary with regard to the transfer of functions, powers, and duties pursuant to this Act [enacting sections 1622a to 1622g of this title, amending sections 5316 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, and 2001 of Title 50, Appendix, War and National Defense, and enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 363 of former Title 31, Money and Finance, and 7546 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare], and to make such additional incidental dispositions of personnel, assets, liabilities, property, records, and unexpended balances of appropriations, authorizations, allocations, and other funds held, used, arising from, available to or to be made available in connection with the functions transferred by this Act, as the Director may deem necessary to accomplish the purposes of this Act. The Director is further authorized and directed to provide for terminating the affairs of each agency, board, or commission [Annual Assay Commission under section 363 of former Title 31, the Low-Emission Vehicle Certification Board under section 7546 of Title 42, and the United States Marine Corps Memorial Commission] abolished by this Act.”
22 U.S.C. § 1622b (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 1622b. Transfer of functions, powers, and duties of Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States
All functions, powers, and duties of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission established by Reorganization Plan Numbered 1 of 1954 are hereby transferred with the Commission, together with personnel, assets, liabilities, unexpended balances of appropriations, authorizations, allocations, and other funds held, used, available, or to be made available in connection with the statutory functions of the Commission. The Commission shall continue to perform its functions as provided by the War Claims Act of 1948, as amended [50 U.S.C. App. 2001 et seq.], the International Claims Settlement Act of 1949, as amended [22 U.S.C. 1621 et seq.], and Reorganization Plan Numbered 1 of 1954.
(Pub. L. 96–209, title I, § 102, Mar. 14, 1980, 94 Stat. 96.)
heading: References in Text
text: Reorganization Plan Numbered 1 of 1954, referred to in text, is Reorg. Plan. No. 1 of 1954, July 1, 1954, 19 F.R. 3985, 68 Stat. 1279, which is set out as a note under section 1622 of this title.
The War Claims Act of 1948, as amended, referred to in text, is act July 3, 1948, ch. 826, 62 Stat. 1240, as amended, which is classified generally to section 2001 et seq. of Title 50, Appendix, War and National Defense. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2001 of Title 50, Appendix, and Tables.
The International Claims Settlement Act of 1949, as amended, referred to in text, is act Mar. 10, 1950, ch. 54, 64 Stat. 12, as amended, which is classified generally to this chapter (§ 1621 et seq.). For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1621 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was not enacted as part of the International Claims Settlement Act of 1949 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Mar. 14, 1980, see title VI of Pub. L. 96–209, set out as a note under section 1622a of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 1622c (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 1622c. Membership of Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States
(a) Composition of Commission; appointment and compensation of Chairman
The Commission shall be composed of a Chairman and two members. The Chairman shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to serve on a full-time basis for a term of three years, and compensated at the rate provided for level V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of title 5.
(b) Appointment and compensation of members other than Chairman
The other members of the Commission shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and serve on a part-time basis, and be compensated on a per diem basis at a rate of compensation equivalent to the daily rate for level V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of title 5 for each day that such member is employed in the actual performance of official business of the Commission as may be directed by the Chairman. Each member shall be reimbursed for travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by section 5703 of title 5 for persons in Government service employed intermittently.
(c) Terms of office
The terms of Office of the Chairman and members of the Commission shall be for three years, except the Chairman and members first appointed after the enactment of this subsection shall be appointed to terms ending respectively September 30, 1982, September 30, 1981, and September 30, 1980. The incumbent of any such office may continue to serve until a successor takes office.
(d) Continuation in office of existing members
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this section, members of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission who are serving on March 14, 1980, shall continue to serve in their same capacities until the expiration of the terms to which they were appointed.
(Pub. L. 96–209, title I, § 103, Mar. 14, 1980, 94 Stat. 96.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was not enacted as part of the International Claims Settlement Act of 1949 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Mar. 14, 1980, see title VI of Pub. L. 96–209, set out as a note under section 1622a of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 1622e (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 1622e. Vesting of all non-adjudicatory functions, powers, and duties in Chairman of Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States
All functions, powers, and duties not directly related to adjudicating claims are hereby vested in the Chairman, including the functions set forth in section 3 of Reorganization Plan Numbered 1 of 1954 and the authority to issue rules and regulations.
(Pub. L. 96–209, title I, § 105, Mar. 14, 1980, 94 Stat. 97.)
heading: References in Text
text: Reorganization Plan Numbered 1 of 1954, referred to in text, is Reorg. Plan. No. 1 of 1954, July 1, 1954, 19 F.R. 3985, 68 Stat. 1279, which is set out as a note under section 1622 of this title.
heading: Codification
text: Section was not enacted as part of the International Claims Settlement Act of 1949 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Mar. 14, 1980, see title VI of Pub. L. 96–209, set out as a note under section 1622a of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 1622f (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 1622f. Administrative support and services to Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States by Attorney General
The Attorney General shall provide necessary administrative support and services to the Commission. The Chairman shall prepare the budget requests, authorization documents, and legislative proposals for the Commission within the procedures established by the Department of Justice, and the Attorney General shall submit these items to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget as proposed by the Chairman.
(Pub. L. 96–209, title I, § 106, Mar. 14, 1980, 94 Stat. 97.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was not enacted as part of the International Claims Settlement Act of 1949 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Mar. 14, 1980, see title VI of Pub. L. 96–209, set out as a note under section 1622a of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 1622g (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 1622g. Independence of Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States; finality of Commission decisions
Nothing in this Act shall be construed to diminish the independence of the Commission in making its determinations on claims in programs that it is authorized to administer pursuant to the powers and responsibilities conferred upon the Commission by the War Claims Act of 1948, as amended [50 U.S.C. App. 2001 et seq.], the International Claims Settlement Act of 1949, as amended [22 U.S.C. 1621 et seq.], and Reorganization Plan Numbered 1 of 1954. The decisions of the Commission with respect to claims shall be final and conclusive on all questions of law and fact, and shall not be subject to review by the Attorney General or any other official of the United States or by any court by mandamus or otherwise.
(Pub. L. 96–209, title I, § 107, Mar. 14, 1980, 94 Stat. 97.)
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 96–209, Mar. 14, 1980, 94 Stat. 96, which enacted sections 1622a to 1622g of this title, amended section 5316 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, and section 2001 of Title 50, Appendix, War and National Defense, and enacted provisions set out as notes under section 1622a of this title, section 363 of former Title 31, Money and Finance, and section 7546 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
The War Claims Act of 1948, as amended, referred to in text, is act July 3, 1948, ch. 826, 62 Stat. 1240, as amended, which is classified generally to section 2001 et seq. of Title 50, Appendix, War and National Defense. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2001 of Title 50, Appendix, and Tables.
The International Claims Settlement Act of 1949, as amended, referred to in text, is act Mar. 10, 1950, ch. 54, 64 Stat. 12, as amended, which is classified generally to this chapter (§ 1621 et seq.). For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1621 of this title and Tables.
Reorganization Plan Numbered 1 of 1954, referred to in text, is Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1954, July 1, 1954, 19 F.R. 3985, 68 Stat. 1279, which is set out as a note under section 1622 of this title.
heading: Codification
text: Section was not enacted as part of the International Claims Settlement Act of 1949 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Mar. 14, 1980, see title VI of Pub. L. 96–209, set out as a note under section 1622a of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 1624 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 1624. Certification of awards; certification of claims
The Commission shall, as soon as possible, and in the order of the making of such awards, certify to the Secretary of the Treasury and to the Secretary of State copies of the awards made in favor of the Government of the United States or of nationals of the United States under this subchapter. The Commission shall certify to the Secretary of State, upon his request, copies of the formal submissions of claims filed pursuant to subsection (b) of section 1623 of this title for transmission to the foreign government concerned.
(Mar. 10, 1950, ch. 54, title I, § 5, 64 Stat. 16; Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 645, §§ 1, 2, 69 Stat. 562.)
heading: References to This Subchapter Deemed To Include Section 119 of H.R. 2076
text: References to this subchapter deemed to include section 119 of H.R. 2076, see section 119(b) of H.R. 2076, as enacted into law by Pub. L. 104–91, set out as an Authority of Foreign Claims Settlement Commission note under section 1644 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 1955—Act Aug. 9, 1955, § 1, amended credit to section by designating act Mar. 10, 1950, as “title I”.
Act Aug. 9, 1955, § 2, substituted “subchapter” for “chapter”.
heading: Abolition of International Claims Commission and Transfer of Functions
text: International Claims Commission of the United States, including offices of its members, abolished and functions of Commission and of members, officers, and employees thereof transferred to Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1954, §§ 1, 2, 4, eff. July 1, 1954, 19 F.R. 3985, 68 Stat. 1279, set out as a note under section 1622 of this title.
For provisions transferring Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States as a separate agency within the Department of Justice, see section 1622a et seq. of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 1625 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 1625. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section, acts Mar. 10, 1950, ch. 54, title 1, § 6, 64 Stat. 16; Aug. 8, 1953, ch. 396, § 1, 67 Stat. 506, provided that Commission complete its affairs in connection with settlement of all United States-Yugoslavian Claims arising under Yugoslav Claims Agreement of 1948, by December 31, 1954.
22 U.S.C. § 1631 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 1631. Definitions
As used in this subchapter the term—
(1) “Person” means a natural person, partnership, association, other unincorporated body, corporation, or body politic.
(2) “Property” means any property, right, or interest.
(3) “Treaty of peace”, with respect to a country, means the treaty of peace with that country signed at Paris, France, February 10, 1947, which came into force between that country and the United States on September 15, 1947.
(Mar. 10, 1950, ch. 54, title II, § 201, as added Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 645, § 3, 69 Stat. 562.)
22 U.S.C. § 1631b (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 1631b. Cancellation and issuance of shares of stock or other beneficial interest in corporation
Whenever shares of stock or other beneficial interest in any corporation, association, or company or trust are vested in any officer or agency designated by the President under this subchapter, it shall be the duty of the corporation, association, or company or trustee or trustees issuing such shares or any certificates or other instruments representing the same or any other beneficial interest to cancel such shares of stock or other beneficial interest upon its, his, or their books and in lieu thereof to issue certificates or other instruments for such shares or other beneficial interest to the designee of the President, or otherwise as such designee shall require.
(Mar. 10, 1950, ch. 54, title II, § 203, as added Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 645, § 3, 69 Stat. 563.)
22 U.S.C. § 1631c (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 1631c. Filing of order of conveyance
Any vesting order, or other order or requirement issued pursuant to this subchapter, or a duly certified copy thereof, may be filed, registered, or recorded in any office for the filing, registering, or recording of conveyances, transfers, or assignments of such property as may be covered by such order or requirement; and if so filed, registered, or recorded shall impart the same notice and have the same force and effect as a duly executed conveyance, transfer, or assignment so filed, registered, or recorded.
(Mar. 10, 1950, ch. 54, title II, § 204, as added Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 645, § 3, 69 Stat. 563.)
22 U.S.C. § 1631d (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 1631d. Acquittance and discharge of obligation
Any payment, conveyance, transfer, assignment, or delivery of property made to the President or his designee pursuant to this subchapter, or any rule, regulation, instruction, or direction issued under this subchapter, shall to the extent thereof be a full acquittance and discharge for all purposes of the obligation of the person making the same; and no person shall be held liable in any court for or in respect of any such payment, conveyance, transfer, assignment, or delivery made in good faith in pursuance of and in reliance on the provisions of this subchapter, or of any rule, regulation, instruction, or direction issued thereunder.
(Mar. 10, 1950, ch. 54, title II, § 205, as added Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 645, § 3, 69 Stat. 563.)
22 U.S.C. § 1631e (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 1631e. Rules by district courts; appeals
The district courts of the United States are given jurisdiction to make and enter all such rules as to notice and otherwise, and all such orders and decrees, and to issue such process as may be necessary and proper in the premises to enforce the provisions of this subchapter, with a right of appeal from the final order or decree of such court as provided in chapter 83 of title 28.
(Mar. 10, 1950, ch. 54, title II, § 206, as added Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 645, § 3, 69 Stat. 563; amended Pub. L. 100–352, § 6(g), June 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 664.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1988—Pub. L. 100–352 substituted “chapter 83” for “sections 1252, 1254, 1291, and 1292”.
heading: Effective Date of 1988 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 100–352 effective ninety days after June 27, 1988, except that such amendment not to apply to cases pending in Supreme Court on such effective date or affect right to review or manner of reviewing judgment or decree of court which was entered before such effective date, see section 7 of Pub. L. 100–352, set out as a note under section 1254 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.
22 U.S.C. § 1631h (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 1631h. Hearings on claims; rules and regulations; delegation of powers
The officer or agency designated by the President under this subchapter to entertain claims under sections 1631f(b) and 1631g of this title shall have power to hold such hearings as may be deemed necessary; to prescribe rules and regulations governing the form and contents of claims, the proof thereof, and all other matters related to proceedings on such claims; and in connection with such proceedings to issue subpenas, administer oaths, and examine witnesses. Such powers, and any other powers conferred upon such officer or agency by sections 1631f(b) and 1631g of this title may be exercised through subordinate officers designated by such officer or agency.
(Mar. 10, 1950, ch. 54, title II, § 209, as added Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 645, § 3, 69 Stat. 568.)
22 U.S.C. § 1631i (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 1631i. Limitations
No suit may be instituted pursuant to section 1631f(a) of this title after the expiration of one year from the date of vesting of the property in respect of which relief is sought. No return may be made pursuant to section 1631f(b) of this title unless notice of claim has been filed within one year from the date of vesting of the property in respect of which the claim is filed.
(Mar. 10, 1950, ch. 54, title II, § 210, as added Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 645, § 3, 69 Stat. 568.)
22 U.S.C. § 1631j (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 1631j. Fees of agents, attorneys, or representatives
No property or proceeds shall be returned under this subchapter, nor shall any payment be made or judgment awarded in respect of any property vested in any officer or agency designated by the President under this subchapter unless satisfactory evidence is furnished to said designee, or the court, as the case may be, that the aggregate of the fees to be paid to all agents, attorneys at law or in fact, or representatives, for services rendered in connection with such return or payment or judgment does not exceed 10 per centum of the value of such property or proceeds or of such payment. Any agent, attorney at law or in fact, or representative, believing that the aggregate of the fees should be in excess of such 10 per centum may, in the case of any return of, or the making of any payment in respect of, such property or proceeds by the President or such officer or agency as he may designate, petition the district court of the United States for the district in which he resides for an order authorizing fees in excess of 10 per centum and shall name such officer or agency as respondent. The court hearing such petition or a court awarding any judgment in respect of any such property or proceeds, as the case may be, shall approve an aggregate of fees in excess of 10 per centum of the value of such property or proceeds only upon a finding that there exist special circumstances of unusual hardship which require the payment of such excess. Any person accepting any fee in excess of an amount approved under this section, or retaining for more than thirty days any portion of a fee, accepted prior to such approval, in excess of the fee as approved, shall be guilty of a violation of this subchapter.
(Mar. 10, 1950, ch. 54, title II, § 211, as added Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 645, § 3, 69 Stat. 568.)
22 U.S.C. § 1631l (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 1631l. Determination of expenses and time for filing suit, notice of claim and debt claim
Prior to covering the net proceeds of liquidation of any property into the Treasury pursuant to section 1631a(a) of this title, the designee of the President under this subchapter shall determine—
(1) the amount of his administrative expenses attributable to the performance of his functions under this subchapter with respect to such property and the proceeds thereof. The amount so determined, together with an amount not exceeding that expended or incurred for the conservation, preservation, or maintenance of such property and the proceeds thereof, and for taxes in respect of same, shall be deducted and retained by the designee from the proceeds otherwise covered into the Treasury; and
(2) that the time for the institution of a suit under section 1631f(a) of this title, for the filing of a notice of claim under section 1631f(b) of this title, and for the filing of debt claims under section 1631g of this title has elapsed.
The determinations of the designee under this section shall be final and conclusive.
(Mar. 10, 1950, ch. 54, title II, § 213, as added Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 645, § 3, 69 Stat. 570.)