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42 U.S.C. § 15252 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15252. Nominations
(a) In general
A State or local agency head may nominate for a State and Local Law Enforcement Badge an individual—
(1) who is a State or local law enforcement officer working within the agency of the State or local agency head making the nomination; and
(2) who—
(A)
(i) sustained a physical injury while—
(I) engaged in the lawful duties of the individual; and
(II) performing an act characterized as bravery by the State or local agency head making the nomination; and
(ii) put the individual at personal risk when the injury described in clause (i) occurred; or
(B) while not injured, performed an act characterized as bravery by the State or local agency head making the nomination that placed the individual at risk of serious physical injury or death.
(b) Contents
A nomination under subsection (a) shall include—
(1) a written narrative, of not more than 2 pages, describing the circumstances under which the nominee performed the act of bravery described in subsection (a) and how the circumstances meet the criteria described in such subsection;
(2) the full name of the nominee;
(3) the home mailing address of the nominee;
(4) the agency in which the nominee served on the date when such nominee performed the act of bravery described in subsection (a);
(5) the occupational title and grade or rank of the nominee;
(6) the field office address of the nominee on the date when such nominee performed the act of bravery described in subsection (a); and
(7) the number of years of government service by the nominee as of the date when such nominee performed the act of bravery described in subsection (a).
(c) Submission deadline
A State or local agency head shall submit each nomination under subsection (a) to the Office not later than February 15 of the year following the date on which the nominee performed the act of bravery described in subsection (a).
(Pub. L. 110–298, title II, § 202, July 31, 2008, 122 Stat. 2990.)
42 U.S.C. § 15254 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15254. Presentation of State and Local Law Enforcement Badges
(a) Presentation by Member of Congress
A Member of Congress may present a State and Local Law Enforcement Badge to any State and Local Law Enforcement Badge recipient who resides in such Member’s congressional district. If both a Senator and Representative choose to present a State and Local Law Enforcement Badge, such Senator and Representative shall make a joint presentation.
(b) Presentation by Attorney General
If no Member of Congress chooses to present the State and Local Law Enforcement Badge as described in subsection (a), the Attorney General, or a designee of the Attorney General, shall present such State and Local Law Enforcement Badge.
(c) Presentation arrangements
The office of the Member of Congress presenting each State and Local Law Enforcement Badge may make arrangements for the presentation of such State and Local Law Enforcement Badge, and if a Senator and Representative choose to participate jointly as described in subsection (a), the Members shall make joint arrangements. The State and Local Board shall facilitate any such presentation arrangements as requested by the congressional office presenting the State and Local Law Enforcement Badge and shall make arrangements in cases not undertaken by Members of Congress.
(Pub. L. 110–298, title II, § 204, July 31, 2008, 122 Stat. 2993.)
42 U.S.C. § 15261 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15261. Congressional Badge of Bravery Office
(a) Establishment
There is established within the Department of Justice a Congressional Badge of Bravery Office.
(b) Duties
The Office shall—
(1) receive nominations from Federal agency heads on behalf of the Federal Board and deliver such nominations to the Federal Board at Federal Board meetings described in section 15243(d)(2) of this title;
(2) receive nominations from State or local agency heads on behalf of the State and Local Board and deliver such nominations to the State and Local Board at State and Local Board meetings described in section 15253(d)(2) of this title; and
(3) provide staff support to the Federal Board and the State and Local Board to carry out the duties described in section 15243(b) and section 15253(b) of this title, respectively.
(Pub. L. 110–298, title III, § 301, July 31, 2008, 122 Stat. 2994.)
42 U.S.C. § 15303 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15303. Guaranteed minimum payment amount
(a) In general
In addition to any other payments made under this subchapter, the Administrator shall make a payment to each State to which a payment is made under either section 15301 or 15302 of this title and with respect to which the aggregate amount paid under such sections is less than $5,000,000 in an amount equal to the difference between the aggregate amount paid to the State under sections 15301 and 15302 of this title and $5,000,000. In the case of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, and the United States Virgin Islands, the previous sentence shall be applied as if each reference to “$5,000,000” were a reference to “$1,000,000”.
(b) Pro rata reductions
The Administrator shall make such pro rata reductions to the amounts described in sections 15301(d) and 15302(c) of this title as are necessary to comply with the requirements of subsection (a) of this section.
(Pub. L. 107–252, title I, § 103, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1672.)
42 U.S.C. § 15304 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15304. Authorization of appropriations
(a) In general
There are authorized to be appropriated for payments under this subchapter $650,000,000, of which—
(1) 50 percent shall be for payments under section 15301 of this title; and
(2) 50 percent shall be for payments under section 15302 of this title.
(b) Continuing availability of funds after appropriation
Any payment made to a State under this subchapter shall be available to the State without fiscal year limitation (subject to subsection (c)(2)(B) of this section).
(c) Use of returned funds and funds remaining unexpended for requirements payments
(1) In general
The amounts described in paragraph (2) shall be transferred to the Election Assistance Commission (established under subchapter II of this chapter) and used by the Commission to make requirements payments under subpart 1 of part D of subchapter II of this chapter.
(2) Amounts described
The amounts referred to in this paragraph are as follows:
(A) Any amounts paid to the Administrator by a State under section 15302(d)(1) of this title.
(B) Any amounts appropriated for payments under this subchapter which remain unobligated as of September 1, 2003.
(d) Deposit of amounts in State election fund
When a State has established an election fund described in section 15404(b) of this title, the State shall ensure that any funds provided to the State under this subchapter are deposited and maintained in such fund.
(e) Authorization of appropriations for Administrator
In addition to the amounts authorized under subsection (a) of this section, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator such sums as may be necessary to administer the programs under this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 107–252, title I, § 104, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1672.)
42 U.S.C. § 15305 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15305. Administration of programs
In administering the programs under this subchapter, the Administrator shall take such actions as the Administrator considers appropriate to expedite the payment of funds to States.
(Pub. L. 107–252, title I, § 105, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1673.)
42 U.S.C. § 15306 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15306. Effective date
The Administrator shall implement the programs established under this subchapter in a manner that ensures that the Administrator is able to make payments under the program not later than the expiration of the 45-day period which begins on October 29, 2002.
(Pub. L. 107–252, title I, § 106, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1673.)
42 U.S.C. § 15321 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15321. Establishment
There is hereby established as an independent entity the Election Assistance Commission (hereafter in this subchapter referred to as the “Commission”), consisting of the members appointed under this subpart. Additionally, there is established the Election Assistance Commission Standards Board (including the Executive Board of such Board) and the Election Assistance Commission Board of Advisors under subpart 2 of this part (hereafter in this subpart referred to as the “Standards Board” and the “Board of Advisors”, respectively) and the Technical Guidelines Development Committee under subpart 3 of this part.
(Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 201, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1673.)
42 U.S.C. § 15322 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15322. Duties
The Commission shall serve as a national clearinghouse and resource for the compilation of information and review of procedures with respect to the administration of Federal elections by—
(1) carrying out the duties described in subpart 3 of this part (relating to the adoption of voluntary voting system guidelines), including the maintenance of a clearinghouse of information on the experiences of State and local governments in implementing the guidelines and in operating voting systems in general;
(2) carrying out the duties described in part B of this subchapter (relating to the testing, certification, decertification, and recertification of voting system hardware and software);
(3) carrying out the duties described in part C of this subchapter (relating to conducting studies and carrying out other activities to promote the effective administration of Federal elections);
(4) carrying out the duties described in part D of this subchapter (relating to election assistance), and providing information and training on the management of the payments and grants provided under such part;
(5) carrying out the duties described in part B of subchapter III of this chapter (relating to the adoption of voluntary guidance); and
(6) developing and carrying out the Help America Vote College Program under subchapter V of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 202, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1673.)
42 U.S.C. § 15323 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15323. Membership and appointment
(a) Membership
(1) In general
The Commission shall have four members appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(2) Recommendations
Before the initial appointment of the members of the Commission and before the appointment of any individual to fill a vacancy on the Commission, the Majority Leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Minority Leader of the Senate, and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives shall each submit to the President a candidate recommendation with respect to each vacancy on the Commission affiliated with the political party of the Member of Congress involved.
(3) Qualifications
Each member of the Commission shall have experience with or expertise in election administration or the study of elections.
(4) Date of appointment
The appointments of the members of the Commission shall be made not later than 120 days after October 29, 2002.
(b) Term of service
(1) In general
Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), members shall serve for a term of 4 years and may be reappointed for not more than one additional term.
(2) Terms of initial appointees
As designated by the President at the time of nomination, of the members first appointed—
(A) two of the members (not more than one of whom may be affiliated with the same political party) shall be appointed for a term of 2 years; and
(B) two of the members (not more than one of whom may be affiliated with the same political party) shall be appointed for a term of 4 years.
(3) Vacancies
(A) In general
A vacancy on the Commission shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made and shall be subject to any conditions which applied with respect to the original appointment.
(B) Expired terms
A member of the Commission shall serve on the Commission after the expiration of the member’s term until the successor of such member has taken office as a member of the Commission.
(C) Unexpired terms
An individual appointed to fill a vacancy shall be appointed for the unexpired term of the member replaced.
(c) Chair and vice chair
(1) In general
The Commission shall select a chair and vice chair from among its members for a term of 1 year, except that the chair and vice chair may not be affiliated with the same political party.
(2) Number of terms
A member of the Commission may serve as the chairperson and vice chairperson for only 1 term each during the term of office to which such member is appointed.
(d) Compensation
(1) In general
Each member of the Commission shall be compensated at the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5.
(2) Other activities
No member appointed to the Commission under subsection (a) of this section may engage in any other business, vocation, or employment while serving as a member of the Commission and shall terminate or liquidate such business, vocation, or employment before sitting as a member of the Commission.
(Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 203, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1674.)
42 U.S.C. § 15325 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15325. Powers
(a) Hearings and sessions
The Commission may hold such hearings for the purpose of carrying out this chapter, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as the Commission considers advisable to carry out this chapter. The Commission may administer oaths and affirmations to witnesses appearing before the Commission.
(b) Information from Federal agencies
The Commission may secure directly from any Federal department or agency such information as the Commission considers necessary to carry out this chapter. Upon request of the Commission, the head of such department or agency shall furnish such information to the Commission.
(c) Postal services
The Commission may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other departments and agencies of the Federal Government.
(d) Administrative support services
Upon the request of the Commission, the Administrator of General Services shall provide to the Commission, on a reimbursable basis, the administrative support services that are necessary to enable the Commission to carry out its duties under this chapter.
(e) Contracts
The Commission may contract with and compensate persons and Federal agencies for supplies and services without regard to section 6101 of title 41.
(Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 205, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1677.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a), (b), and (d), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 107–252, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1666, known as the Help America Vote Act of 2002, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 15301 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: In subsec. (e), “section 6101 of title 41” substituted for “section 3709 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (41 U.S.C. 5)” on authority of Pub. L. 111–350, § 6(c), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3854, which Act enacted Title 41, Public Contracts.
42 U.S.C. § 15326 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15326. Dissemination of information
In carrying out its duties, the Commission shall, on an ongoing basis, disseminate to the public (through the Internet, published reports, and such other methods as the Commission considers appropriate) in a manner that is consistent with the requirements of chapter 19 of title 44 information on the activities carried out under this chapter.
(Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 206, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1677.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 107–252, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1666, known as the Help America Vote Act of 2002, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 15301 of this title and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 15327 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15327. Annual report
Not later than January 31 of each year (beginning with 2004), the Commission shall submit a report to the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate detailing its activities during the fiscal year which ended on September 30 of the previous calendar year, and shall include in the report the following information:
(1) A detailed description of activities conducted with respect to each program carried out by the Commission under this chapter, including information on each grant or other payment made under such programs.
(2) A copy of each report submitted to the Commission by a recipient of such grants or payments which is required under such a program, including reports submitted by States receiving requirements payments under subpart 1 of part D of this subchapter, and each other report submitted to the Commission under this chapter.
(3) Information on the voluntary voting system guidelines adopted or modified by the Commission under subpart 3 of this part and information on the voluntary guidance adopted under part B of subchapter III of this chapter.
(4) All votes taken by the Commission.
(5) Such other information and recommendations as the Commission considers appropriate.
(Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 207, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1677.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in pars. (1) and (2), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 107–252, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1666, known as the Help America Vote Act of 2002, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 15301 of this title and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 15328 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15328. Requiring majority approval for actions
Any action which the Commission is authorized to carry out under this chapter may be carried out only with the approval of at least three of its members.
(Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 208, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1678.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 107–252, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1666, known as the Help America Vote Act of 2002, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 15301 of this title and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 15329 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15329. Limitation on rulemaking authority
The Commission shall not have any authority to issue any rule, promulgate any regulation, or take any other action which imposes any requirement on any State or unit of local government, except to the extent permitted under section 1973gg–7(a) of this title.
(Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 209, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1678.)
42 U.S.C. § 15330 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15330. Authorization of appropriations
In addition to the amounts authorized for payments and grants under this subchapter and the amounts authorized to be appropriated for the program under section 15523 of this title, there are authorized to be appropriated for each of the fiscal years 2003 through 2005 such sums as may be necessary (but not to exceed $10,000,000 for each such year) for the Commission to carry out this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 210, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1678.)
42 U.S.C. § 15341 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15341. Establishment
There are hereby established the Election Assistance Commission Standards Board (hereafter in this subchapter referred to as the “Standards Board”) and the Election Assistance Commission Board of Advisors (hereafter in this subchapter referred to as the “Board of Advisors”).
(Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 211, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1678.)
42 U.S.C. § 15342 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15342. Duties
The Standards Board and the Board of Advisors shall each, in accordance with the procedures described in subpart 3 of this part, review the voluntary voting system guidelines under such subpart, the voluntary guidance under subchapter III of this chapter, and the best practices recommendations contained in the report submitted under section 15382(b) of this title.
(Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 212, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1678.)
heading: References in Text
text: Subchapter III of this chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “title III”, meaning title III of Pub. L. 107–252, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1704, which is classified principally to subchapter III (§ 15481 et seq.) of this chapter. For complete classification of title III to the Code, see Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 15344 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15344. Membership of Board of Advisors
(a) In general
The Board of Advisors shall be composed of 37 members appointed as follows:
(1) Two members appointed by the National Governors Association.
(2) Two members appointed by the National Conference of State Legislatures.
(3) Two members appointed by the National Association of Secretaries of State.
(4) Two members appointed by the National Association of State Election Directors.
(5) Two members appointed by the National Association of Counties.
(6) Two members appointed by the National Association of County Recorders, Election Administrators, and Clerks.1
(7) Two members appointed by the United States Conference of Mayors.
(8) Two members appointed by the Election Center.
(9) Two members appointed by the International Association of County Recorders, Election Officials, and Treasurers.2
(10) Two members appointed by the United States Commission on Civil Rights.
(11) Two members appointed by the Architectural and Transportation Barrier 3 Compliance Board under section 792 of title 29.
(12) The chief of the Office of Public Integrity of the Department of Justice,4 or the chief’s designee.
(13) The chief of the Voting Section of the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice or the chief’s designee.
(14) The director of the Federal Voting Assistance Program of the Department of Defense.
(15) Four members representing professionals in the field of science and technology, of whom—
(A) one each shall be appointed by the Speaker and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives; and
(B) one each shall be appointed by the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader of the Senate.
(16) Eight members representing voter interests, of whom—
(A) four members shall be appointed by the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives, of whom two shall be appointed by the chair and two shall be appointed by the ranking minority member; and
(B) four members shall be appointed by the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, of whom two shall be appointed by the chair and two shall be appointed by the ranking minority member.
(b) Manner of appointments
Appointments shall be made to the Board of Advisors under subsection (a) of this section in a manner which ensures that the Board of Advisors will be bipartisan in nature and will reflect the various geographic regions of the United States.
(c) Term of service; vacancy
Members of the Board of Advisors shall serve for a term of 2 years, and may be reappointed. Any vacancy in the Board of Advisors shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made.
(d) Chair
The Board of Advisors shall elect a Chair from among its members.
(Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 214, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1680.)