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22 U.S.C. § 4315 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4315. Use of foreign mission in manner incompatible with its status as foreign mission
(a) Establishment of limitation on certain uses
A foreign mission may not allow an unaffiliated alien the use of any premise of that foreign mission which is inviolable under United States law (including any treaty) for any purpose which is incompatible with its status as a foreign mission, including use as a residence.
(b) Temporary lodging
For the purposes of this section, the term “residence” does not include such temporary lodging as may be permitted under regulations issued by the Secretary.
(c) Waiver
The Secretary may waive subsection (a) with respect to all foreign missions of a country (and may revoke such a waiver) 30 days after providing written notification of such a waiver, together with the reasons for such waiver (or revocation of such a waiver), to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.
(d) Report
Not later than 180 days after December 22, 1987, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the Congress concerning the implementation of this section and shall submit such other reports to the Congress concerning changes in implementation as may be necessary.
(e) Definitions
For the purposes of this section—
(1) the term “foreign mission” includes any international organization as defined in section 4309(b) of this title; and
(2) the term “unaffiliated alien” means, with respect to a foreign country, an alien who—
(A) is admitted to the United States as a nonimmigrant, and
(B) is not a member, or a family member of a member, of a foreign mission of that foreign country.
(Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 841, title II, § 215, as added Pub. L. 100–204, title I, § 128(a), Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1343.)
heading: Codification
text: December 22, 1987, referred to in subsec. (d), was in the original “the date of the enactment of this Act”, which was translated as meaning the date of enactment of Pub. L. 100–204, which enacted this section, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
heading: Effective Date
text: Pub. L. 100–204, title I, § 128(b), Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1343, provided that:
“(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendment made by subsection (a) [enacting this section] shall apply to any foreign mission beginning on the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 22, 1987].
“(2)
(A) The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply beginning 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act with respect to any nonimmigrant alien who is using a foreign mission as a residence or a place of business on the date of enactment of this Act.
“(B) The Secretary of State may delay the effective date provided for in subparagraph (A) for not more than 6 months with respect to any nonimmigrant alien if the Secretary finds that a hardship to that alien would result from the implementation of subsection (a).”
22 U.S.C. § 4342 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4342. Limitations on disposition of personal prop­erty
(a) General rule
Except as authorized under subsection (b), employees or members of their family shall not sell, assign, or otherwise dispose of personal property within a foreign country which was imported into or purchased within that foreign country and which, by virtue of the official status of the employee, was exempt from import limitation, customs duties, or taxes which would otherwise apply.
(b) Approval by chief of mission
The chief of mission to a foreign country, or a designee of such chief of mission, is authorized to approve within that foreign country sales, assignment, or other dispositions of property by employees under the chief of mission’s jurisdiction (as described in section 3927 of this title) to the extent that such sale, assignment, or other disposition is in accordance with regulations and policies, rules, and procedures issued pursuant to section 4343 of this title.
(c) Violation
Violation of this section, or other importation, sale, or other disposition of personal property within a foreign country which violates its laws or regulations or governing international law and is prohibited by regulations and policies, rules, and procedures issued pursuant to section 4343 of this title, shall be grounds for disciplinary action against an employee.
(Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 841, title III, § 302, as added Pub. L. 100–204, title I, § 186(a), Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1368.)
22 U.S.C. § 4415 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4415. Freedom of information
(a) Compliance with Freedom of Information Act
Notwithstanding the fact that the Endowment is not an agency or establishment of the United States Government, the Endowment shall fully comply with all of the provisions of section 552 of title 5.
(b) Publication in Federal Register
For purposes of complying pursuant to subsection (a) with section 552(a)(1) of such title, the Endowment shall make available to the Director of the United States Information Agency such records and other information as the Director determines may be necessary for such purposes. The Director shall cause such records and other information to be published in the Federal Register.
(c) Review by United States Information Agency
(1) In the event that the Endowment determines not to comply with a request for records under section 552, the Endowment shall submit a report to the Director of the United States Information Agency explaining the reasons for not complying with such request.
(2) If the Director approves the determination not to comply with such request, the United States Information Agency shall assume full responsibility, including financial responsibility, for defending the Endowment in any litigation relating to such request.
(3) If the Director disapproves the determination not to comply with such request, the Endowment shall comply with such request.
(Pub. L. 98–164, title V, § 506, as added Pub. L. 99–93, title II, § 210(a), Aug. 16, 1985, 99 Stat. 432.)
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: United States Information Agency (other than Broadcasting Board of Governors and International Broadcasting Bureau) abolished and functions transferred to Secretary of State, see sections 6531 and 6532 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 5332 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 5332. Actions to facilitate creation of Authority
(a) In general
No funds, appropriations, contributions, callable capital, financial guarantee, or any other financial support or obligation or contingent support or obligation on the part of the United States Government may be used for the creation, operation, or support of the International Debt Management Authority specified in section 5331 of this title, without the express approval of the Congress through subsequent law, nor shall any expenses associated with such authority, either directly or indirectly, accrue to any United States person without the consent of such person. Except as restricted in the preceding sentence, the Secretary of the Treasury shall review all potential resources available to the multilateral financial institutions which could be used to support the creation of the International Debt Management Authority. In the course of this review, the Secretary shall direct—
(1) the United States Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund to determine the amount of, and alternative methods by which, gold stock of the Fund which, subject to action by its Board of Governors, could be pledged as collateral to obtain financing for the activities of the authority specified in section 5331 of this title; and
(2) the United States Executive Director to the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development to determine the amount of, and alternative methods by which, liquid assets controlled by such Bank and not currently committed to any loan program which, subject to action by its Board of Governors, could be pledged as collateral for obtaining financing for the activities of the authority specified in section 5331 of this title.
The Secretary of the Treasury shall include a report on the results of the review in the first report submitted under section 5331(c) of this title.
(b) Construction of section
Subsection (a) shall not be construed to affect any provision of the Articles of Agreement of the International Monetary Fund or of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development or any agreement entered into under either of such Agreements.
(Pub. L. 100–418, title III, § 3112, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1378.)
22 U.S.C. § 5414 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 5414. Debt-for-equity swaps and other special techniques
(a) Reduction of debt burden
The President shall take all appropriate actions to explore and encourage innovative approaches to the reduction of the government-to-government and commercial debt burden of East European countries which have taken substantive steps toward political democracy and economic pluralism.
(b) Authority for discounted sales of debt
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may undertake the discounted sale, to private purchasers, of United States Government debt obligations of an East European country which has taken substantive steps toward political democracy and economic pluralism, subject to subsection (c).
(c) Condition
An obligation may be sold under subsection (b) only if the sale will facilitate so-called debt-for-equity or debt-for-development swaps wherein such newly privatized debt is exchanged by the new holder of the obligation for—
(1) local currencies, policy commitments, or other assets needed for development or other economic activities, or
(2) for an equity interest in an enterprise theretofore owned by the particular East European government.
(Pub. L. 101–179, title I, § 104, Nov. 28, 1989, 103 Stat. 1304.)
heading: Delegation of Functions
text: Functions of President under this section delegated to Secretary of the Treasury by section 4 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. § 5425 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 5425. Use of Polish currency generated by agricultural assistance
(a) Additional assistance for Poland
A portion of the agricultural commodities described in subsection (c) may be made available and sold or bartered in Poland to generate local currencies to be used—
(1) to complement the assistance for Poland authorized by sections 5413(b), 5421, and 5423 of this title, and
(2) to support the activities of the joint commission established pursuant to section 2226 of the American Aid to Poland Act of 1988 (7 U.S.C. 1431 note),
notwithstanding section 1431(b)(7) of title 7 or any other provision of law.
(b) Emphasis on agricultural development
The uses of local currencies generated under this section should emphasize the development of agricultural infrastructure, agriculture-related training, and other aspects of agricultural development in Poland.
(c) Commodities subject to requirements
Subsection (a) applies with respect to agricultural commodities made available for Poland for fiscal years 1990, 1991, and 1992 under section 1431(b) of title 7, the Food for Peace Act (7 U.S.C. 1691 and following), and section 1736o of title 7.
(d) Other uses not precluded
The uses of agricultural commodities and local currencies specified in subsection (a) are in addition to other uses authorized by law.
(Pub. L. 101–179, title II, § 205, Nov. 28, 1989, 103 Stat. 1310; Pub. L. 110–246, title III, § 3001(b)(1)(A), (2)(U), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1820, 1821.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 2226 of the American Aid to Poland Act of 1988, referred to in subsec. (a)(2), is section 2226 of Pub. L. 100–418, which is set out as a note under section 1431 of Title 7, Agriculture.
The Food for Peace Act, referred to in subsec. (c), is act July 10, 1954, ch. 469, 68 Stat. 454, which is classified generally to chapter 41 (§ 1691 et seq.) of Title 7. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1691 of Title 7 and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 2008—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 110–246 substituted “Food for Peace Act” for “Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954”.
heading: Effective Date of 2008 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 110–246 effective May 22, 2008, see section 4(b) of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under section 8701 of Title 7, Agriculture.
22 U.S.C. § 5426 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 5426. United States policy of private financial support for Polish and Hungarian credit unions
(a) In general
In order to facilitate the development of indigenous credit unions in Poland and Hungary, it is the policy of the United States that—
(1) United States citizens, financial institutions (other than federally insured depository institutions), and other persons may make contributions and loans to, make capital deposits in, and provide other forms of financial and technical assistance to credit unions in Poland and Hungary; and
(2) federally insured depository institutions may provide technical assistance to credit unions in Poland and Hungary, to the extent that the provision of such assistance is prudent and not inconsistent with safe and sound banking practice.
(b) Omitted
(c) Definitions
For purposes of subsection (a)—
(1) the term “credit union” means a member-owned, nonprofit, cooperative depository institution—
(A) which is formed to permit individuals in the field of membership specified in such institution’s charter to pool their savings, lend the savings to one another, and own the organization where they save, borrow, and obtain related financial services; and
(B) whose members are united by a common bond and democratically operate the institution; and
(2) the term “federally insured depository institution” means—
(A) any insured depository institution (as defined in section 1813(c)(2) of title 12); and
(B) any insured credit union (as defined in section 1752(7) of title 12).
(Pub. L. 101–179, title II, § 206, Nov. 28, 1989, 103 Stat. 1310.)
heading: Codification
text: Section is comprised of section 206 of Pub. L. 101–179. Subsec. (b) of section 206 of Pub. L. 101–179 amended section 1757 of Title 12, Banks and Banking.
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), 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. § 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, 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. § 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 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), 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. § 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), such sums of foreign currencies described in subsection (c) as the Administrator may determine, subject to subsection (f).
(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. § 5503 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 5503. Department of State notification of families of victims
(a) Department of State policy
It is the policy of the Department of State pursuant to section 2715 of this title to directly and promptly notify the families of victims of aviation disasters abroad concerning citizens of the United States directly affected by such a disaster, including timely written notice. The Secretary of State shall ensure that such notification by the Department of State is carried out notwithstanding notification by any other person.
(b) Department of State guidelines
Not later than 60 days after November 16, 1990, the Secretary of State shall issue such regulations, guidelines, and circulars as are necessary to ensure that the policy under subsection (a) is fully implemented.
(Pub. L. 101–604, title II, § 204, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3083.)
22 U.S.C. § 5505 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 5505. Disaster training for State Department personnel
(a) Additional training
The Secretary of State shall institute a supplemental program of training in disaster management for all consular officers.
(b) Training improvements
(1) In expanding the training program under subsection (a), the Secretary of State shall consult with death and bereavement counselors concerning the particular demands posed by aviation tragedies and terrorist activities.
(2) In providing such additional training under subsection (a) the Secretary of State shall consider supplementing the current training program through—
(A) providing specialized training to create a team of “disaster specialists” to deploy immediately in a crisis; or
(B) securing outside experts to be brought in during the initial phases to assist consular personnel.
(Pub. L. 101–604, title II, § 206, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3084.)