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38 U.S.C. § 732 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 732. Protection of whistleblowers as criteria in evaluation of supervisors
(a) Development and Use of Criteria Required.—
The Secretary, in consultation with the Assistant Secretary of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection, shall develop criteria that—
(1) the Secretary shall use as a critical element in any evaluation of the performance of a supervisory employee; and
(2) promotes the protection of whistleblowers.
(b) Principles for Protection of Whistleblowers.—
The criteria required by subsection (a) shall include principles for the protection of whistleblowers, such as the degree to which supervisory employees respond constructively when employees of the Department report concerns, take responsible action to resolve such concerns, and foster an environment in which employees of the Department feel comfortable reporting concerns to supervisory employees or to the appropriate authorities.
(c) Supervisory Employee and Whistleblower Defined.—
In this section, the terms “supervisory employee” and “whistleblower” have the meanings given such terms in section 323 of this title.
(Added Pub. L. 115–41, title I, § 102(a)(3), June 23, 2017, 131 Stat. 865.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 732, added Pub. L. 114–223, div. A, title II, § 247(a)(1), Sept. 29, 2016, 130 Stat. 884, related to treatment of whistleblower complaints, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 115–41, title I, § 102(a)(1), June 23, 2017, 131 Stat. 865.
38 U.S.C. § 734...736 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
[§§ 734 to 736. Repealed. Pub. L. 115–41, title I, § 102(a)(1), June 23, 2017, 131 Stat. 865]
text: Section 734, added Pub. L. 114–223, div. A, title II, § 247(a)(1), Sept. 29, 2016, 130 Stat. 888, related to evaluation criteria of supervisors and treatment of bonuses.
text: Section 735, added Pub. L. 114–223, div. A, title II, § 247(a)(1), Sept. 29, 2016, 130 Stat. 889; amended Pub. L. 114–315, title VIII, § 802(1), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1591, related to training regarding whistleblower complaints. See section 733 of this title.
text: Section 736, added Pub. L. 114–223, div. A, title II, § 247(a)(1), Sept. 29, 2016, 130 Stat. 889, related to reports to Congress on whistleblower complaints.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Prior sections 740 to 763, 765 to 779, 781 to 788, and 801 to 806 were renumbered sections 1940 to 1963, 1965 to 1979, 1981 to 1988, and 2101 to 2106 of this title, respectively.
6 U.S.C. § 321q (DOMESTIC SECURITY)
§ 321q. Coordination of Department of Homeland Security efforts related to food, agriculture, and veterinary defense against terrorism
(a) Program required
The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, shall carry out a program to coordinate the Department’s efforts related to defending the food, agriculture, and veterinary systems of the United States against terrorism and other high-consequence events that pose a high risk to homeland security.
(b) Program elements
The coordination program required by subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum, the following:
(1) Providing oversight and management of the Department’s responsibilities pursuant to Homeland Security Presidential Directive 9–Defense of United States Agriculture and Food.
(2) Providing oversight and integration of the Department’s activities related to veterinary public health, food defense, and agricultural security.
(3) Leading the Department’s policy initiatives relating to food, animal, and agricultural incidents, and the impact of such incidents on animal and public health.
(4) Leading the Department’s policy initiatives relating to overall domestic preparedness for and collective response to agricultural terrorism.
(5) Coordinating with other Department components, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, as appropriate, on activities related to food and agriculture security and screening procedures for domestic and imported products.
(6) Coordinating with appropriate Federal departments and agencies.
(7) Other activities as determined necessary by the Secretary.
(c) Rule of construction
Nothing in this section may be construed as altering or superseding the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
(Pub. L. 107–296, title V, § 528, as added Pub. L. 115–43, § 2(a), June 30, 2017, 131 Stat. 884.)
2 U.S.C. § 1951 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1951. Establishment of United States Capitol Police Memorial Fund
There is hereby established in the Treasury of the United States the United States Capitol Police Memorial Fund (hereafter in this part referred to as the “Fund”). All amounts received by the Capitol Police Board which are designated for deposit into the Fund, including amounts received in response to the shooting incident at the practice for the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity on June 14, 2017, shall be deposited into the Fund.
(Pub. L. 105–223, § 1, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1250; Pub. L. 115–45, § 2(c), Aug. 4, 2017, 131 Stat. 957.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was classified to section 207c of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, § 1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
heading: Amendments
text: 2017—Pub. L. 115–45 substituted “deposit into the Fund, including amounts received in response to the shooting incident at the practice for the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity on June 14, 2017,” for “deposit into the Fund”.
2 U.S.C. § 1952 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1952. Payments from Fund for families of Detective Gibson and Private First Class Chestnut and certain other United States Capitol Police employees
(a) In general
Except to the extent used or reserved for use under subsection (b) and subject to the regulations issued under section 1954 of this title, amounts in the Fund shall be paid to the families of Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police as follows:
(1) Fifty percent of such amounts shall be paid to the widow and children of Detective Gibson.
(2) Fifty percent of such amounts shall be paid to the widow and children of Private First Class Chestnut.
(b) Payments for employees killed in the line of duty or sustaining serious line-of-duty injuries
In addition to the amounts paid under subsection (a), and in accordance with the regulations issued under section 1954(b) of this title, amounts in the Fund may be paid to—
(1) families of employees of the United States Capitol Police who were killed in the line of duty; or
(2) employees of the United States Capitol Police who have sustained serious line-of-duty injuries.
(Pub. L. 105–223, § 2, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1250; Pub. L. 115–45, § 2(a), Aug. 4, 2017, 131 Stat. 956.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was classified to section 207c–1 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, § 1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
heading: Amendments
text: 2017—Pub. L. 115–45 inserted “and certain other United States Capitol Police employees” at end of section catchline, designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, substituted “Except to the extent used or reserved for use under subsection (b) and subject to the regulations” for “Subject to the regulations”, and added subsec. (b).
2 U.S.C. § 1954 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1954. Administration by Capitol Police Board
(a) In general
The Capitol Police Board shall administer and manage the Fund (including establishing the timing and manner of making payments under section 1952 of this title) in accordance with regulations issued by the Board, subject to the approval of the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate and the Committee on House Oversight of the House of Representatives. Under such regulations, the Board shall pay any balance remaining in the Fund upon the expiration of the 6-month period which begins on August 7, 1998, to the families of Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut in accordance with section 1952 of this title, and shall disburse any amounts in the Fund after the expiration of such period in such manner as the Board may establish. Under such regulations, and using amounts in the Fund, a financial adviser or trustee, as appropriate, for the families of Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police shall be appointed to advise the families respecting disbursements to them of amounts in the Fund.
(b) Regulations governing payments for employees killed in the line of duty or sustaining serious line-of-duty injuries
In carrying out subsection (a), the Capitol Police Board shall issue specific regulations governing the use of the Fund for making payments to families of employees of the United States Capitol Police who were killed in the line of duty and employees of the United States Capitol Police who have sustained serious line-of-duty injuries (as authorized under section 1952(b) of this title), including regulations—
(1) establishing the conditions under which the family of an employee or an employee is eligible to receive such a payment;
(2) providing for the amount, timing, and manner of such payments; and
(3) ensuring that any such payment is in addition to, and does not otherwise affect, any other form of compensation payable to the family of an employee or the employee, including benefits for workers’ compensation under chapter 81 of title 5.
(Pub. L. 105–223, § 4, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1250; Pub. L. 115–45, § 2(b), Aug. 4, 2017, 131 Stat. 956.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was classified to section 207c–3 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, § 1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
heading: Amendments
text: 2017—Pub. L. 115–45 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, and added subsec. (b).
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on House Oversight of House of Representatives changed to Committee on House Administration of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Sixth Congress, Jan. 6, 1999.
9 U.S.C. § 201 (ARBITRATION)
§ 201. Enforcement of Convention
The Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards of June 10, 1958, shall be enforced in United States courts in accordance with this chapter.
(Added Pub. L. 91–368, § 1, July 31, 1970, 84 Stat. 692.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Pub. L. 91–368, § 4, July 31, 1970, 84 Stat. 693, provided that: “This Act [enacting this chapter] shall be effective upon the entry into force of the Convention on Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards with respect to the United States.”
The Convention entered into force for the United States on Dec. 29, 1970.
9 U.S.C. § 202 (ARBITRATION)
§ 202. Agreement or award falling under the Convention
An arbitration agreement or arbitral award arising out of a legal relationship, whether contractual or not, which is considered as commercial, including a transaction, contract, or agreement described in section 2 of this title, falls under the Convention. An agreement or award arising out of such a relationship which is entirely between citizens of the United States shall be deemed not to fall under the Convention unless that relationship involves property located abroad, envisages performance or enforcement abroad, or has some other reasonable relation with one or more foreign states. For the purpose of this section a corporation is a citizen of the United States if it is incorporated or has its principal place of business in the United States.
(Added Pub. L. 91–368, § 1, July 31, 1970, 84 Stat. 692.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective upon the entry into force of the Convention on Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards with respect to the United States (Dec. 29, 1970), see section 4 of Pub. L. 91–368, set out as a note under section 201 of this title.
9 U.S.C. § 203 (ARBITRATION)
§ 203. Jurisdiction; amount in controversy
An action or proceeding falling under the Convention shall be deemed to arise under the laws and treaties of the United States. The district courts of the United States (including the courts enumerated in section 460 of title 28) shall have original jurisdiction over such an action or proceeding, regardless of the amount in controversy.
(Added Pub. L. 91–368, § 1, July 31, 1970, 84 Stat. 692.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective upon the entry into force of the Convention on Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards with respect to the United States (Dec. 29, 1970), see section 4 of Pub. L. 91–368, set out as a note under section 201 of this title.
9 U.S.C. § 204 (ARBITRATION)
§ 204. Venue
An action or proceeding over which the district courts have jurisdiction pursuant to section 203 of this title may be brought in any such court in which save for the arbitration agreement an action or proceeding with respect to the controversy between the parties could be brought, or in such court for the district and division which embraces the place designated in the agreement as the place of arbitration if such place is within the United States.
(Added Pub. L. 91–368, § 1, July 31, 1970, 84 Stat. 692.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective upon the entry into force of the Convention on Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards with respect to the United States (Dec. 29, 1970), see section 4 of Pub. L. 91–368, set out as a note under section 201 of this title.
9 U.S.C. § 205 (ARBITRATION)
§ 205. Removal of cases from State courts
Where the subject matter of an action or proceeding pending in a State court relates to an arbitration agreement or award falling under the Convention, the defendant or the defendants may, at any time before the trial thereof, remove such action or proceeding to the district court of the United States for the district and division embracing the place where the action or proceeding is pending. The procedure for removal of causes otherwise provided by law shall apply, except that the ground for removal provided in this section need not appear on the face of the complaint but may be shown in the petition for removal. For the purposes of Chapter 1 of this title any action or proceeding removed under this section shall be deemed to have been brought in the district court to which it is removed.
(Added Pub. L. 91–368, § 1, July 31, 1970, 84 Stat. 692.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective upon the entry into force of the Convention on Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards with respect to the United States (Dec. 29, 1970), see section 4 of Pub. L. 91–368, set out as a note under section 201 of this title.
9 U.S.C. § 206 (ARBITRATION)
§ 206. Order to compel arbitration; appointment of arbitrators
A court having jurisdiction under this chapter may direct that arbitration be held in accordance with the agreement at any place therein provided for, whether that place is within or without the United States. Such court may also appoint arbitrators in accordance with the provisions of the agreement.
(Added Pub. L. 91–368, § 1, July 31, 1970, 84 Stat. 693.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective upon the entry into force of the Convention on Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards with respect to the United States (Dec. 29, 1970), see section 4 of Pub. L. 91–368, set out as a note under section 201 of this title.
9 U.S.C. § 207 (ARBITRATION)
§ 207. Award of arbitrators; confirmation; jurisdiction; proceeding
Within three years after an arbitral award falling under the Convention is made, any party to the arbitration may apply to any court having jurisdiction under this chapter for an order confirming the award as against any other party to the arbitration. The court shall confirm the award unless it finds one of the grounds for refusal or deferral of recognition or enforcement of the award specified in the said Convention.
(Added Pub. L. 91–368, § 1, July 31, 1970, 84 Stat. 693.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective upon the entry into force of the Convention on Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards with respect to the United States (Dec. 29, 1970), see section 4 of Pub. L. 91–368, set out as a note under section 201 of this title.
9 U.S.C. § 208 (ARBITRATION)
§ 208. Chapter 1; residual application
Chapter 1 applies to actions and proceedings brought under this chapter to the extent that chapter is not in conflict with this chapter or the Convention as ratified by the United States.
(Added Pub. L. 91–368, § 1, July 31, 1970, 84 Stat. 693.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective upon the entry into force of the Convention on Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards with respect to the United States (Dec. 29, 1970), see section 4 of Pub. L. 91–368, set out as a note under section 201 of this title.
9 U.S.C. § 302 (ARBITRATION)
§ 302. Incorporation by reference
Sections 202, 203, 204, 205, and 207 of this title shall apply to this chapter as if specifically set forth herein, except that for the purposes of this chapter “the Convention” shall mean the Inter-American Convention.
(Added Pub. L. 101–369, § 1, Aug. 15, 1990, 104 Stat. 448.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective upon the entry into force of the Inter-American Convention on International Commercial Arbitration of January 30, 1975, with respect to the United States (Oct. 27, 1990), see section 3 of Pub. L. 101–369, set out as a note under section 301 of this title.
9 U.S.C. § 303 (ARBITRATION)
§ 303. Order to compel arbitration; appointment of arbitrators; locale
(a) A court having jurisdiction under this chapter may direct that arbitration be held in accordance with the agreement at any place therein provided for, whether that place is within or without the United States. The court may also appoint arbitrators in accordance with the provisions of the agreement.
(b) In the event the agreement does not make provision for the place of arbitration or the appointment of arbitrators, the court shall direct that the arbitration shall be held and the arbitrators be appointed in accordance with Article 3 of the Inter-American Convention.
(Added Pub. L. 101–369, § 1, Aug. 15, 1990, 104 Stat. 448.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective upon the entry into force of the Inter-American Convention on International Commercial Arbitration of January 30, 1975, with respect to the United States (Oct. 27, 1990), see section 3 of Pub. L. 101–369, set out as a note under section 301 of this title.
9 U.S.C. § 304 (ARBITRATION)
§ 304. Recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral decisions and awards; reciprocity
Arbitral decisions or awards made in the territory of a foreign State shall, on the basis of reciprocity, be recognized and enforced under this chapter only if that State has ratified or acceded to the Inter-American Convention.
(Added Pub. L. 101–369, § 1, Aug. 15, 1990, 104 Stat. 449.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective upon the entry into force of the Inter-American Convention on International Commercial Arbitration of January 30, 1975, with respect to the United States (Oct. 27, 1990), see section 3 of Pub. L. 101–369, set out as a note under section 301 of this title.
9 U.S.C. § 305 (ARBITRATION)
§ 305. Relationship between the Inter-American Convention and the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards of June 10, 1958
When the requirements for application of both the Inter-American Convention and the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards of June 10, 1958, are met, determination as to which Convention applies shall, unless otherwise expressly agreed, be made as follows:
(1) If a majority of the parties to the arbitration agreement are citizens of a State or States that have ratified or acceded to the Inter-American Convention and are member States of the Organization of American States, the Inter-American Convention shall apply.
(2) In all other cases the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards of June 10, 1958, shall apply.
(Added Pub. L. 101–369, § 1, Aug. 15, 1990, 104 Stat. 449.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective upon the entry into force of the Inter-American Convention on International Commercial Arbitration of January 30, 1975, with respect to the United States (Oct. 27, 1990), see section 3 of Pub. L. 101–369, set out as a note under section 301 of this title.
9 U.S.C. § 306 (ARBITRATION)
§ 306. Applicable rules of Inter-American Commercial Arbitration Commission
(a) For the purposes of this chapter the rules of procedure of the Inter-American Commercial Arbitration Commission referred to in Article 3 of the Inter-American Convention shall, subject to subsection (b) of this section, be those rules as promulgated by the Commission on July 1, 1988.
(b) In the event the rules of procedure of the Inter-American Commercial Arbitration Commission are modified or amended in accordance with the procedures for amendment of the rules of that Commission, the Secretary of State, by regulation in accordance with section 553 of title 5, consistent with the aims and purposes of this Convention, may prescribe that such modifications or amendments shall be effective for purposes of this chapter.
(Added Pub. L. 101–369, § 1, Aug. 15, 1990, 104 Stat. 449.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective upon the entry into force of the Inter-American Convention on International Commercial Arbitration of January 30, 1975, with respect to the United States (Oct. 27, 1990), see section 3 of Pub. L. 101–369, set out as a note under section 301 of this title.
9 U.S.C. § 307 (ARBITRATION)
§ 307. Chapter 1; residual application
Chapter 1 applies to actions and proceedings brought under this chapter to the extent chapter 1 is not in conflict with this chapter or the Inter-American Convention as ratified by the United States.
(Added Pub. L. 101–369, § 1, Aug. 15, 1990, 104 Stat. 449.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective upon the entry into force of the Inter-American Convention on International Commercial Arbitration of January 30, 1975, with respect to the United States (Oct. 27, 1990), see section 3 of Pub. L. 101–369, set out as a note under section 301 of this title.