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22 U.S.C. § 9527 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 9527. Sanctions with respect to investment in or facilitation of privatization of State-owned assets by the Russian Federation
(a) In general
The President shall impose five or more of the sanctions described in section 9529 of this title if the President determines that a person, with actual knowledge, on or after August 2, 2017, makes an investment of $10,000,000 or more (or any combination of investments of not less than $1,000,000 each, which in the aggregate equals or exceeds $10,000,000 in any 12-month period), or facilitates such an investment, if the investment directly and significantly contributes to the ability of the Russian Federation to privatize state-owned assets in a manner that unjustly benefits—
(1) officials of the Government of the Russian Federation; or
(2) close associates or family members of those officials.
(b) Application of new sanctions
The President may waive the initial application of sanctions under subsection (a) with respect to a person only if the President submits to the appropriate congressional committees—
(1) a written determination that the waiver—
(A) is in the vital national security interests of the United States; or
(B) will further the enforcement of this chapter; and
(2) a certification that the Government of the Russian Federation is taking steps to implement the Minsk Agreement to address the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine, signed in Minsk, Belarus, on February 11, 2015, by the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, France, and Germany, the Minsk Protocol, which was agreed to on September 5, 2014, and any successor agreements that are agreed to by the Government of Ukraine.
(Pub. L. 115–44, title II, § 233, Aug. 2, 2017, 131 Stat. 917.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (b)(1)(B), was in the original “this title”, meaning title II of Pub. L. 115–44, Aug. 2, 2017, 131 Stat. 898, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see section 201 of Pub. L. 115–44, set out as a Short Title note under section 9501 of this title and Tables.
22 U.S.C. § 9530 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 9530. Exceptions, waiver, and termination
(a) Exceptions
The provisions of this part and amendments made by this part shall not apply with respect to the following:
(1) Activities subject to the reporting requirements under title V of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3091 et seq.), or any authorized intelligence activities of the United States.
(2) The admission of an alien to the United States if such admission is necessary to comply with United States obligations under the Agreement between the United Nations and the United States of America regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, under the Convention on Consular Relations, done at Vienna April 24, 1963, and entered into force March 19, 1967, or under other international agreements.
(b) Waiver of sanctions that are imposed
Subject to section 9511 of this title, if the President imposes sanctions with respect to a person under this part or the amendments made by this part, the President may waive the application of those sanctions if the President determines that such a waiver is in the national security interest of the United States.
(c) Termination
Subject to section 9511 of this title, the President may terminate the application of sanctions under section 9524, 9525, 9526, 9527, or 9528 of this title with respect to a person if the President submits to the appropriate congressional committees—
(1) a notice of and justification for the termination; and
(2) a notice that—
(A) the person is not engaging in the activity that was the basis for the sanctions or has taken significant verifiable steps toward stopping the activity; and
(B) the President has received reliable assurances that the person will not knowingly engage in activity subject to sanctions under this part in the future.
(Pub. L. 115–44, title II, § 236, Aug. 2, 2017, 131 Stat. 921.)
heading: References in Text
text: This part, referred to in text, is part 2 (§§ 221–238) of subtitle A of title II of Pub. L. 115–44, which enacted this part and sections 8909 and 8910 of this title and amended sections 8901, 8907, 8908, 8923, 8924 of this title. For complete classification of part 2 to the Code, see Tables.
The National Security Act of 1947, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), is act July 26, 1947, ch. 343, 61 Stat. 495. Title V of the Act is classified generally to subchapter III (§ 3091 et seq.) of chapter 44 of Title 50, War and National Defense. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
22 U.S.C. § 9531 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 9531. Exception relating to activities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(a) In general
This chapter and the amendments made by this Act shall not apply with respect to activities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
(b) Rule of construction
Nothing in this chapter or the amendments made by this Act shall be construed to authorize the imposition of any sanction or other condition, limitation, restriction, or prohibition, that directly or indirectly impedes the supply by any entity of the Russian Federation of any product or service, or the procurement of such product or service by any contractor or subcontractor of the United States or any other entity, relating to or in connection with any space launch conducted for—
(1) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; or
(2) any other non-Department of Defense customer.
(Pub. L. 115–44, title II, § 237, Aug. 2, 2017, 131 Stat. 922.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “This Act” and was translated as reading “This title”, meaning title II of Pub. L. 115–44, Aug. 2, 2017, 131 Stat. 898, known as the Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act of 2017, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see section 201 of Pub. L. 115–44, set out as a Short Title note under section 9501 of this title and Tables.
22 U.S.C. § 9532 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 9532. Rule of construction
Nothing in this part or the amendments made by this part shall be construed—
(1) to supersede the limitations or exceptions on the use of rocket engines for national security purposes under section 1608 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. “Buck” McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law 113–291; 128 Stat. 3626; 10 U.S.C. 2271 note), as amended by section 1607 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114–92; 129 Stat. 1100) and section 1602 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114–328; 130 Stat. 2582); or
(2) to prohibit a contractor or subcontractor of the Department of Defense from acquiring components referred to in such section 1608.
(Pub. L. 115–44, title II, § 238, Aug. 2, 2017, 131 Stat. 922.)
heading: References in Text
text: This part, referred to in text, is part 2 (§§ 221–238) of subtitle A of title II of Pub. L. 115–44, which enacted this part and sections 8909 and 8910 of this title and amended sections 8901, 8907, 8908, 8923, 8924 of this title. For complete classification of part 2 to the Code, see Tables.
22 U.S.C. § 9544 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 9544. Report on media organizations controlled and funded by the Government of the Russian Federation
(a) In general
Not later than 90 days after August 2, 2017, and annually thereafter, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes a description of media organizations that are controlled and funded by the Government of the Russian Federation, and any affiliated entities, whether operating within or outside the Russian Federation, including broadcast and satellite-based television, radio, Internet, and print media organizations.
(b) Form of report
The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex.
(Pub. L. 115–44, title II, § 255, Aug. 2, 2017, 131 Stat. 930.)
22 U.S.C. § 9545 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 9545. Report on Russian Federation influence on elections in Europe and Eurasia
(a) In general
Not later than 90 days after August 2, 2017, and annually thereafter, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership a report on funds provided by, or funds the use of which was directed by, the Government of the Russian Federation or any Russian person with the intention of influencing the outcome of any election or campaign in any country in Europe or Eurasia during the preceding year, including through direct support to any political party, candidate, lobbying campaign, nongovernmental organization, or civic organization.
(b) Form of report
Each report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex.
(c) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Appropriate congressional committees and leadership
The term “appropriate congressional committees and leadership” means—
(A) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Committee on Appropriations, the Select Committee on Intelligence, and the majority and minority leaders of the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Financial Services, the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on Appropriations, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Speaker, the majority leader, and the minority leader of the House of Representatives.
(2) Russian person
The term “Russian person” means—
(A) an individual who is a citizen or national of the Russian Federation; or
(B) an entity organized under the laws of the Russian Federation or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Government of the Russian Federation.
(Pub. L. 115–44, title II, § 256, Aug. 2, 2017, 131 Stat. 930.)
22 U.S.C. § 9548 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 9548. Appropriate congressional committees defined
Except as otherwise provided, in this subchapter, the term “appropriate congressional committees” means—
(1) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and
(2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Financial Services, the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.
(Pub. L. 115–44, title II, § 259, Aug. 2, 2017, 131 Stat. 934.)
33 U.S.C. § 579c (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 579c. Backlog prevention: projects from Public Law 113–121
(a) Project deauthorization
(1) In general
A water resources development project, or separable element of such a project, authorized for construction by this Act shall not be authorized after the last day of the 7-year period beginning on June 10, 2014, unless funds have been obligated for construction of such project during that period.
(2) Identification of projects
Not later than 60 days after the expiration of the 7-year period referred to in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report that identifies the projects deauthorized under paragraph (1).
(b) Report to Congress
Not later than 60 days after the expiration of the 12-year period beginning on June 10, 2014, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, and make available to the public, a report that contains—
(1) a list of any water resources development projects authorized by this Act for which construction has not been completed during that period;
(2) a description of the reasons the projects were not completed;
(3) a schedule for the completion of the projects based on expected levels of appropriations; and
(4) a 5-year and 10-year projection of construction backlog and any recommendations to Congress regarding how to mitigate current problems and the backlog.
(Pub. L. 113–121, title VI, § 6003, June 10, 2014, 128 Stat. 1349.)
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 113–121, June 10, 2014, 128 Stat. 1193, known as the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2201 of this title and Tables.
heading: “Secretary” Defined
text: Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see section 2 of Pub. L. 113–121, set out as a note under section 2201 of this title.
33 U.S.C. § 579c–1 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 579c–1. Backlog prevention: projects from Public Law 114–322
(a) Project deauthorization
(1) In general
A water resources development project, or separable element of such a project, authorized for construction by this Act shall not be authorized after the last day of the 10-year period beginning on December 16, 2016, unless—
(A) funds have been obligated for construction of, or a post-authorization study for, such project or separable element during that period; or
(B) the authorization contained in this Act has been modified by a subsequent Act of Congress.
(2) Identification of projects
Not later than 60 days after the expiration of the 10-year period referred to in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report that identifies the projects deauthorized under paragraph (1).
(b) Report to Congress
Not later than 60 days after the expiration of the 12-year period beginning on December 16, 2016, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, and make available to the public, a report that contains—
(1) a list of any water resources development projects authorized by this Act for which construction has not been completed during that period;
(2) a description of the reasons the projects were not completed;
(3) a schedule for the completion of the projects based on expected levels of appropriations; and
(4) a 5-year and 10-year projection of construction backlog and any recommendations to Congress regarding how to mitigate current problems and the backlog.
(Pub. L. 114–322, title I, § 1302, Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1690.)
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in subsecs. (a)(1) and (b)(1), is Pub. L. 114–322, Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1628, known as the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act or the WIIN Act. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 2016 Amendment note set out under section 2201 of this title and Tables.
heading: “Secretary” Defined
text: Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see section 1002 of Pub. L. 114–322, set out as a note under section 2201 of this title.
33 U.S.C. § 2225 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 2225. Credit in lieu of reimbursement
(a) Requests for credits
With respect to an authorized flood damage reduction project, or separable element thereof, for which a written agreement with the Corps of Engineers for construction was finalized on or before December 31, 2014, under section 701b–13 of this title (as it existed before the repeal made by section 1014(c)(3)),1 the Secretary may provide to the non-Federal interest, at the request of the non-Federal interest, a credit in an amount equal to the estimated Federal share of the cost of the project or separable element, in lieu of providing to the non-Federal interest a reimbursement in that amount.
(b) Application of credits
At the request of the non-Federal interest, the Secretary may apply such credit to the non-Federal share of the cost of carrying out other water resources development projects or studies of the non-Federal interest.
(Pub. L. 113–121, title I, § 1022, June 10, 2014, 128 Stat. 1228; Pub. L. 114–322, title I, § 1171, Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1671.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 1014(c)(3), referred to in subsec. (a), means section 1014(c)(3) of Pub. L. 113–121, title I, June 10, 2014, 128 Stat. 1222, which repealed section 701b–13 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 2016—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 114–322, § 1171(1), substituted “for which a written agreement with the Corps of Engineers for construction was finalized on or before December 31, 2014, under section 701b–13 of this title (as it existed before the repeal made by section 1014(c)(3))” for “that has been constructed by a non-Federal interest under section 701b–13 of this title before June 10, 2014”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 114–322, § 1171(2), substituted “non-Federal share of the cost of carrying out other water resources development projects or studies of the non-Federal interest” for “share of the cost of the non-Federal interest of carrying out other flood damage reduction projects or studies”.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014, and not as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 which comprises this chapter.
heading: “Secretary” Defined
text: Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see section 2 of Pub. L. 113–121, set out as a note under section 2201 of this title.
38 U.S.C. § 725 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 725. Annual performance plan for political appointees
(a) In General.—
The Secretary shall conduct an annual performance plan for each political appointee of the Department that is similar to the annual performance plan conducted for an employee of the Department who is appointed as a career appointee (as that term is defined in section 3132(a) of title 5) within the Senior Executive Service at the Department.
(b) Elements of Plan.—
Each annual performance plan conducted under subsection (a) with respect to a political appointee of the Department shall include an assessment of whether the appointee is meeting the following goals:
(1) Recruiting, selecting, and retaining well-qualified individuals for employment at the Department.
(2) Engaging and motivating employees.
(3) Training and developing employees and preparing those employees for future leadership roles within the Department.
(4) Holding each employee of the Department that is a manager accountable for addressing issues relating to performance, in particular issues relating to the performance of employees that report to the manager.
(c) Definition of Political Appointee.—
In this section, the term “political appointee” means an employee of the Department who holds—
(1) a position which has been excepted from the competitive service by reason of its confidential, policy-determining, policy-making, or policy-advocating character; or
(2) a position in the Senior Executive Service as a noncareer appointee (as such term is defined in section 3132(a) of title 5).
(Added Pub. L. 115–46, title II, § 203(a), Aug. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 962.)
38 U.S.C. § 3321 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 3321. Time limitation for use of and eligibility for entitlement
(a) In General.—
Except as provided in this section, the period during which an individual entitled to educational assistance under this chapter may use such individual’s entitlement expires at the end of the 15-year period beginning on the date of such individual’s last discharge or release from active duty.
(b) Exceptions.—
(1) Applicability of section 3031 to running of period.—
Subsections (b), (c), and (d) of section 3031 shall apply with respect to the running of the 15-year period described in subsection (a) of this section in the same manner as such subsections apply under section 3031 with respect to the running of the 10-year period described in section 3031(a).
(2) Applicability of section 3031 to termination.—
Section 3031(f) shall apply with respect to the termination of an individual’s entitlement to educational assistance under this chapter in the same manner as such section applies to the termination of an individual’s entitlement to educational assistance under chapter 30, except that, in the administration of such section for purposes of this chapter, the reference to section 3013 shall be deemed to be a reference to section 3312 of this title.
(3) Determination of last discharge or release.—
For purposes of subsection (a), an individual’s last discharge or release from active duty shall not include any discharge or release from a period of active duty of less than 90 days of continuous service, unless the individual is discharged or released as described in section 3311(b)(2).
(4) Applicability to children of deceased members.—
The period during which a child entitled to educational assistance by reason of section 3311(b)(9) may use such child’s entitlement expires at the end of the 15-year period beginning on the date of such child’s eighteenth birthday.
(Added Pub. L. 110–252, title V, § 5003(a)(1), June 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2373; amended Pub. L. 111–32, title X, § 1002(c), June 24, 2009, 123 Stat. 1889; Pub. L. 111–275, title X, § 1001(g)(8), Oct. 13, 2010, 124 Stat. 2896; Pub. L. 113–146, title VII, § 701(c), Aug. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 1796.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2014—Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 113–146 substituted “a child” for “an individual” and, in two places, “such child’s” for “such individual’s”.
2010—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 111–275 substituted “section 3312 of this title” for “3312”.
2009—Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 111–32 added par. (4).
heading: Effective Date of 2014 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 113–146 applicable with respect to a quarter, semester, or term, as applicable, commencing on or after Jan. 1, 2015, with provision for deaths occurring between Sept. 11, 2001, and Dec. 31, 2005, see section 701(d) of Pub. L. 113–146, set out as a note under section 3311 of this title.
heading: Effective Date of 2009 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 111–32 effective Aug. 1, 2009, see section 1002(d)(1) of Pub. L. 111–32, set out as a note under section 3311 of this title.