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42 U.S.C. § 1862s–9 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1862s–9. Translational research grants
(a) Sense of Congress
It is the sense of Congress that—
(1) commercialization of federally funded research may benefit society and the economy; and
(2) not-for-profit organizations support the commercialization of federally funded research by providing useful business and technical expertise to researchers.
(b) Commercialization promotion
The Director of the Foundation shall continue to award grants on a competitive, merit-reviewed basis to eligible entities to promote the commercialization of federally funded research results.
(c) Use of funds
Activities supported by grants under this section may include—
(1) identifying Foundation-sponsored research and technologies that have the potential for accelerated commercialization;
(2) supporting prior or current Foundation-sponsored investigators, institutions of higher education, and non-profit organizations that partner with an institution of higher education in undertaking proof-of-concept work, including development of prototypes of technologies that are derived from Foundation-sponsored research and have potential market value;
(3) promoting sustainable partnerships between Foundation-funded institutions, industry, and other organizations within academia and the private sector with the purpose of accelerating the transfer of technology;
(4) developing multi-disciplinary innovation ecosystems which involve and are responsive to specific needs of academia and industry; and
(5) providing professional development, mentoring, and advice in entrepreneurship, project management, and technology and business development to innovators.
(d) Eligibility
(1) In general
The following organizations may be eligible for grants under this section:
(A) Institutions of higher education.
(B) Public or nonprofit technology transfer organizations.
(C) A nonprofit organization that partners with an institution of higher education.
(D) A consortia of 2 or more of the organizations described under subparagraphs (A) through (C).
(2) Lead organizations
Any eligible organization under paragraph (1) may apply as a lead organization.
(e) Applications
An eligible entity seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Director at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Director may require.
(Pub. L. 114–329, title VI, § 602, Jan. 6, 2017, 130 Stat. 3035.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act, and not as part of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Definitions
text: For definitions of terms used in this section, see section 2 of Pub. L. 114–329, set out as a note under section 1862s of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 6603 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6603. Sense of Congress on innovation acceleration research
(a) Sense of Congress on support and promotion of innovation in the United States
It is the sense of Congress that each Federal research agency should strive to support and promote innovation in the United States through high-risk, high-reward basic research projects that—
(1) meet fundamental technological or scientific challenges;
(2) involve multidisciplinary work; and
(3) involve a high degree of novelty.
(b) Sense of Congress on setting annual funding goals for basic research
It is the sense of Congress that each Executive agency that funds research in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics should set a goal of allocating an appropriate percentage of the annual basic research budget of such agency to funding high-risk, high-reward basic research projects described in subsection (a).
(c) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Basic research
The term “basic research” has the meaning given such term in the Office of Management and Budget Circular No. A–11.
(2) Executive agency
The term “Executive agency” has the meaning given such term in section 105 of title 5.
(Pub. L. 110–69, title I, § 1008, Aug. 9, 2007, 121 Stat. 581; Pub. L. 114–329, title II, § 204(a)(2), Jan. 6, 2017, 130 Stat. 2998.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the America COMPETES Act, also known as the America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act, and not as part of the National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Amendments
text: 2017—Subsecs. (c), (d). Pub. L. 114–329 redesignated subsec. (d) as (c) and struck out former subsec. (c) which related to annual reports to Congress.
42 U.S.C. § 6612 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6612. Director; Associate Directors
(a) In general
There shall be at the head of the Office a Director who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and who shall be compensated at the rate provided for level II of the Executive Schedule in section 5313 of title 5.
(b) Associate Directors
The President is authorized to appoint not more than four Associate Directors, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, who shall be compensated at a rate not to exceed that provided for level III of the Executive Schedule in section 5314 of such title. Associate Directors shall perform such functions as the Director may prescribe.
(c) Chief Technology Officer
Subject to subsection (b), the President is authorized to designate 1 of the Associate Directors under that subsection as a United States Chief Technology Officer.
(Pub. L. 94–282, title II, § 203, May 11, 1976, 90 Stat. 463; Pub. L. 114–329, title VI, § 604(b), Jan. 6, 2017, 130 Stat. 3037.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2017—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 114–329, § 604(b)(2), designated first sentence of existing provisions as subsec. (a) and inserted heading.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 114–329, § 604(b)(1), designated second and third sentences of existing provisions as subsec. (b) and inserted heading.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 114–329, § 604(b)(3), added subsec. (c).
42 U.S.C. § 6626 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6626. Working group on inclusion in STEM fields
(a) Establishment
The Office of Science and Technology Policy, in collaboration with Federal departments and agencies, shall establish an interagency working group to compile and summarize available research and best practices on how to promote diversity and inclusions in STEM fields and examine whether barriers exist to promoting diversity and inclusion within Federal agencies employing scientists and engineers.
(b) Responsibilities
The working group shall be responsible for reviewing and assessing research, best practices, and policies across Federal science agencies related to the inclusion of individuals identified in sections 1885a and 1885b of this title in the Federal STEM workforce, including available research and best practices on how to promote diversity and inclusion in STEM fields, including—
(1) policies providing flexibility for scientists and engineers that are also caregivers, particularly on the timing of research grants;
(2) policies to address the proper handling of claims of sexual harassment;
(3) policies to minimize the effects of implicit bias and other systemic factors in hiring, promotion, evaluation and the workplace in general; and
(4) other evidence-based strategies that the working group considers effective for promoting diversity and inclusion in the STEM fields.
(c) Stakeholder input
In carrying out the responsibilities under section (b), the working group shall solicit and consider input and recommendations from non-Federal stakeholders, including—
(1) the Council of Advisors on Science and Technology;
(2) federally funded and non-federally funded researchers, institutions of higher education, scientific disciplinary societies, and associations;
(3) nonprofit research institutions;
(4) industry, including small businesses;
(5) federally funded research and development centers;
(6) non-governmental organizations; and
(7) such other members of the public interested in promoting a diverse and inclusive Federal STEM workforce.
(d) Public reports
Not later than 1 year after January 6, 2017, and periodically thereafter, the working group shall publish a report on the review and assessment under subsection (b), including a summary of available research and best practices, any recommendations for Federal actions to promote a diverse and inclusive Federal STEM workforce, and updates on the implementation of previous recommendations for Federal actions.
(e) Termination
The interagency working group established under subsection (a) shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date that it is established.
(Pub. L. 114–329, title III, § 308, Jan. 6, 2017, 130 Stat. 3011.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act, and not as part of the National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Definitions
text: For definitions of terms used in this section, see section 2 of Pub. L. 114–329, set out as a note under section 1862s of this title.
5 U.S.C. § 3330e (GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES)
§ 3330e. Review of official personnel file of former Federal employees before rehiring
(a) If a former Government employee is a candidate for a position within the competitive service or the excepted service, prior to making any determination with respect to the appointment or reinstatement of such employee to such position, the appointing authority shall review and consider merit-based information relating to such employee’s former period or periods of service such as official personnel actions, employee performance ratings, and disciplinary actions, if any, in such employee’s official personnel record file.
(b) In subsection (a), the term “former Government employee” means an individual whose most recent position with the Government prior to becoming a candidate as described under subsection (a) was within the competitive service or the excepted service.
(c) The Office of Personnel Management shall prescribe regulations to carry out the purpose of this section. Such regulations may not contain provisions that would increase the time required for agency hiring actions.
(Added Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title XI, § 1136(a), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2460.)
heading: Effective Date of 2016 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title XI, § 1136(b), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2460, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [enacting this section] shall apply to any former Government employee (as described in section 3330e of title 5, United States Code, as added by such subsection) appointed or reinstated on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 23, 2016].”
5 U.S.C. § 6329c (GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES)
§ 6329c. Weather and safety leave
(a) Definitions.—
In this section—
(1) the term “agency”—
(A) means an Executive agency (as defined in section 105 of this title);
(B) includes the Department of Veterans Affairs; and
(C) does not include the Government Accountability Office; and
(2) the term “employee”—
(A) has the meaning given the term in section 2105; and
(B) does not include an intermittent employee who does not have an established regular tour of duty during the administrative workweek.
(b) Leave for Weather and Safety Issues.—
An agency may approve the provision of leave under this section to an employee or a group of employees without loss of or reduction in the pay of the employee or employees, leave to which the employee or employees are otherwise entitled, or credit to the employee or employees for time or service only if the employee or group of employees is prevented from safely traveling to or performing work at an approved location due to—
(1) an act of God;
(2) a terrorist attack; or
(3) another condition that prevents the employee or group of employees from safely traveling to or performing work at an approved location.
(c) Records.—
An agency shall record leave provided under this section separately from leave authorized under any other provision of law.
(d) Regulations.—
Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall prescribe regulations to carry out this section, including—
(1) guidance to agencies regarding the appropriate purposes for providing leave under this section; and
(2) the proper recording of leave provided under this section.
(e) Relation to Other Laws.—
Notwithstanding subsection (a) of section 7421 of title 38, this section shall apply to an employee described in subsection (b) of that section.
(Added Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title XI, § 1138(e)(1), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2469.)
heading: References in Text
text: The date of enactment of this section, subsec. (d), is the date of enactment of Pub. L. 114–328, which was approved Dec. 23, 2016.
6 U.S.C. § 149a (DOMESTIC SECURITY)
§ 149a. Cybersecurity strategy
(a) In general
Not later than 90 days after December 23, 2016, the Secretary shall develop a departmental strategy to carry out cybersecurity responsibilities as set forth in law.
(b) Contents
The strategy required under subsection (a) shall include the following:
(1) Strategic and operational goals and priorities to successfully execute the full range of the Secretary’s cybersecurity responsibilities.
(2) Information on the programs, policies, and activities that are required to successfully execute the full range of the Secretary’s cybersecurity responsibilities, including programs, policies, and activities in furtherance of the following:
(A) Cybersecurity functions set forth in the section 148 of this title (relating to the national cybersecurity and communications integration center).
(B) Cybersecurity investigations capabilities.
(C) Cybersecurity research and development.
(D) Engagement with international cybersecurity partners.
(c) Considerations
In developing the strategy required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall—
(1) consider—
(A) the cybersecurity strategy for the Homeland Security Enterprise published by the Secretary in November 2011;
(B) the Department of Homeland Security Fiscal Years 2014–2018 Strategic Plan; and
(C) the most recent Quadrennial Homeland Security Review issued pursuant to section 347 of this title; and
(2) include information on the roles and responsibilities of components and offices of the Department, to the extent practicable, to carry out such strategy.
(d) Implementation plan
Not later than 90 days after the development of the strategy required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall issue an implementation plan for the strategy that includes the following:
(1) Strategic objectives and corresponding tasks.
(2) Projected timelines and costs for such tasks.
(3) Metrics to evaluate performance of such tasks.
(e) Congressional oversight
The Secretary shall submit to Congress for assessment the following:
(1) A copy of the strategy required under subsection (a) upon issuance.
(2) A copy of the implementation plan required under subsection (d) upon issuance, together with detailed information on any associated legislative or budgetary proposals.
(f) Classified information
The strategy required under subsection (a) shall be in an unclassified form but may contain a classified annex.
(g) Rule of construction
Nothing in this section may be construed as permitting the Department to engage in monitoring, surveillance, exfiltration, or other collection activities for the purpose of tracking an individual’s personally identifiable information.
(h) Definition
In this section, the term “Homeland Security Enterprise” means relevant governmental and nongovernmental entities involved in homeland security, including Federal, State, local, and tribal government officials, private sector representatives, academics, and other policy experts.
(Pub. L. 107–296, title II, § 228A, as added Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title XIX, § 1912(a), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2683.)
6 U.S.C. § 195f (DOMESTIC SECURITY)
§ 195f. EMP and GMD mitigation research and development
(a) In general
In furtherance of domestic preparedness and response, the Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, and in consultation with other relevant executive agencies, relevant State, local, and tribal governments, and relevant owners and operators of critical infrastructure, shall, to the extent practicable, conduct research and development to mitigate the consequences of threats of EMP and GMD.
(b) Scope
The scope of the research and development under subsection (a) shall include the following:
(1) An objective scientific analysis—
(A) evaluating the risks to critical infrastructure from a range of threats of EMP and GMD; and
(B) which shall—
(i) be conducted in conjunction with the Office of Intelligence and Analysis; and
(ii) include a review and comparison of the range of threats and hazards facing critical infrastructure of the electrical grid.
(2) Determination of the critical utilities and national security assets and infrastructure that are at risk from threats of EMP and GMD.
(3) An evaluation of emergency planning and response technologies that would address the findings and recommendations of experts, including those of the Commission to Assess the Threat to the United States from Electromagnetic Pulse Attack, which shall include a review of the feasibility of rapidly isolating one or more portions of the electrical grid from the main electrical grid.
(4) An analysis of technology options that are available to improve the resiliency of critical infrastructure to threats of EMP and GMD, including an analysis of neutral current blocking devices that may protect high-voltage transmission lines.
(5) The restoration and recovery capabilities of critical infrastructure under differing levels of damage and disruption from various threats of EMP and GMD, as informed by the objective scientific analysis conducted under paragraph (1).
(6) An analysis of the feasibility of a real-time alert system to inform electrical grid operators and other stakeholders within milliseconds of a high-altitude nuclear explosion.
(c) Exemption from disclosure
(1) Information shared with the Federal Government
Section 133 of this title, and any regulations issued pursuant to such section, shall apply to any information shared with the Federal Government under this section.
(2) Information shared by the Federal Government
Information shared by the Federal Government with a State, local, or tribal government under this section shall be exempt from disclosure under any provision of State, local, or tribal freedom of information law, open government law, open meetings law, open records law, sunshine law, or similar law requiring the disclosure of information or records.
(Pub. L. 107–296, title III, § 319, as added Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title XIX, § 1913(a)(3), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2685.)
heading: Codification
text: Another section 319 of Pub. L. 107–296 is classified to section 195e of this title.
6 U.S.C. § 316 (DOMESTIC SECURITY)
§ 316. Preserving the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(a) Distinct entity
The Agency shall be maintained as a distinct entity within the Department.
(b) Reorganization
Section 452 of this title shall not apply to the Agency, including any function or organizational unit of the Agency.
(c) Prohibition on changes to missions
(1) In general
The Secretary may not substantially or significantly reduce, including through a Joint Task Force established under section 348 of this title, the authorities, responsibilities, or functions of the Agency or the capability of the Agency to perform those missions, authorities, responsibilities, except as otherwise specifically provided in an Act enacted after October 4, 2006.
(2) Certain transfers prohibited
No asset, function, or mission of the Agency may be diverted to the principal and continuing use of any other organization, unit, or entity of the Department, including a Joint Task Force established under section 348 of this title, except for details or assignments that do not reduce the capability of the Agency to perform its missions.
(d) Reprogramming and transfer of funds
In reprogramming or transferring funds, the Secretary shall comply with any applicable provisions of any Act making appropriations for the Department for fiscal year 2007, or any succeeding fiscal year, relating to the reprogramming or transfer of funds.
(Pub. L. 107–296, title V, § 506, as added Pub. L. 109–295, title VI, § 611(13), Oct. 4, 2006, 120 Stat. 1400; amended Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title XIX, § 1901(d)(1), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2670.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 506 of Pub. L. 107–296 was renumbered section 502 and is classified to section 312 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 2016—Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 114–328, § 1901(d)(1)(A), inserted “, including through a Joint Task Force established under section 348 of this title, after “reduce”.
Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 114–328, § 1901(d)(1)(B), inserted “including a Joint Task Force established under section 348 of this title,” after “Department,”.
6 U.S.C. § 321p (DOMESTIC SECURITY)
§ 321p. National planning and education
The Secretary shall, to the extent practicable—
(1) include in national planning frameworks the threat of an EMP or GMD event; and
(2) conduct outreach to educate owners and operators of critical infrastructure, emergency planners, and emergency response providers at all levels of government regarding threats of EMP and GMD.
(Pub. L. 107–296, title V, § 527, as added Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title XIX, § 1913(a)(4), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2686.)
6 U.S.C. § 593 (DOMESTIC SECURITY)
§ 593. Hiring authority
In hiring personnel for the Office, the Secretary shall have the hiring and management authorities provided in section 1101 1 of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (5 U.S.C. 3104 note). The term of appointments for employees under subsection (c)(1) of such section may not exceed 5 years before granting any extension under subsection (c)(2) of such section.
(Pub. L. 107–296, title XIX, § 1903, formerly title XVIII, § 1803, as added Pub. L. 109–347, title V, § 501(a), Oct. 13, 2006, 120 Stat. 1934; renumbered title XIX, § 1903, Pub. L. 110–53, title I, § 104(a)(1), (2), Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 294.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 1101 of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999, referred to in text, is section 1101 of Pub. L. 105–261, which was formerly set out as a note under section 3104 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title XI, § 1121(b), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2452. See section 1599h of Title 10, Armed Forces.