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6 U.S.C. § 592a (DOMESTIC SECURITY)
§ 592a. Technology research and development investment strategy for nuclear and radiological detection
(a) In general
Not later than 1 year after October 13, 2006, the Secretary, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of Defense, and the Director of National Intelligence shall submit to Congress a research and development investment strategy for nuclear and radiological detection.
(b) Contents
The strategy under subsection (a) shall include—
(1) a long term technology roadmap for nuclear and radiological detection applicable to the mission needs of the Department, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence;
(2) budget requirements necessary to meet the roadmap; and
(3) documentation of how the Department, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence will execute this strategy.
(c) Initial report
Not later than 1 year after October 13, 2006, the Secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on—
(1) the impact of this title,1 and the amendments made by this title, on the responsibilities under section 182 of this title; and
(2) the efforts of the Department to coordinate, integrate, and establish priorities for conducting all basic and applied research, development, testing, and evaluation of technology and systems to detect, prevent, protect, and respond to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear terrorist attacks.
(d) Annual report
The Director for Domestic Nuclear Detection 1 and the Under Secretary for Science and Technology shall jointly and annually notify Congress that the strategy and technology road map for nuclear and radiological detection developed under subsections (a) and (b) is consistent with the national policy and strategic plan for identifying priorities, goals, objectives, and policies for coordinating the Federal Government’s civilian efforts to identify and develop countermeasures to terrorist threats from weapons of mass destruction that are required under section 182(2) of this title.
(Pub. L. 109–347, title V, § 502, Oct. 13, 2006, 120 Stat. 1935.)
heading: References in Text
text: This title, referred to in subsec. (c)(1), is title V of Pub. L. 109–347, Oct. 13, 2006, 120 Stat. 1932, which enacted this subchapter and this section and amended sections 113 and 182 of this title. For complete classification of title V to the Code, see Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Security and Accountability For Every Port Act of 2006, also known as the SAFE Port Act, and not as part of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Change of Name
text: Reference to the Director for Domestic Nuclear Detection deemed to be a reference to the Assistant Secretary for the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office, see section 2(b)(1)(B) of Pub. L. 115–387, set out as a note under section 591 of this title.
heading: Definitions
text: For definitions of terms used in this section, see section 901 of this title.
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, § 1924, 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; renumbered § 1924, Pub. L. 115–387, § 2(a)(5), Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5163.)
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.
6 U.S.C. § 594 (DOMESTIC SECURITY)
§ 594. Testing authority
(a) In general
The Director shall coordinate with the responsible Federal agency or other entity to facilitate the use by the Office, by its contractors, or by other persons or entities, of existing Government laboratories, centers, ranges, or other testing facilities for the testing of materials, equipment, models, computer software, and other items as may be related to the missions identified in section 592 of this title. Any such use of Government facilities shall be carried out in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and contractual provisions, including those governing security, safety, and environmental protection, including, when applicable, the provisions of section 189 of this title. The Office may direct that private sector entities utilizing Government facilities in accordance with this section pay an appropriate fee to the agency that owns or operates those facilities to defray additional costs to the Government resulting from such use.
(b) Confidentiality of test results
The results of tests performed with services made available shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed outside the Federal Government without the consent of the persons for whom the tests are performed.
(c) Fees
Fees for services made available under this section shall not exceed the amount necessary to recoup the direct and indirect costs involved, such as direct costs of utilities, contractor support, and salaries of personnel that are incurred by the United States to provide for the testing.
(d) Use of fees
Fees received for services made available under this section may be credited to the appropriation from which funds were expended to provide such services.
(Pub. L. 107–296, title XIX, § 1925, formerly title XVIII, § 1804, as added Pub. L. 109–347, title V, § 501(a), Oct. 13, 2006, 120 Stat. 1934; renumbered title XIX, § 1904, and amended Pub. L. 110–53, title I, § 104(a)(1)–(3), Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 294; renumbered § 1925 and amended Pub. L. 115–387, § 2(a)(5), (7), Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5163, 5164.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–387, § 2(a)(7), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 592 of this title.
2007—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–53, § 104(a)(3), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 592 of this title.
6 U.S.C. § 595 (DOMESTIC SECURITY)
§ 595. Repealed. Pub. L. 115–387, § 2(a)(4), Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5163
text: Section, Pub. L. 107–296, title XIX, § 1905, formerly title XVIII, § 1805, as added Pub. L. 109–347, title V, § 501(a), Oct. 13, 2006, 120 Stat. 1934; renumbered title XIX, § 1905, Pub. L. 110–53, title I, § 104(a)(1), (2), Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 294, related to relationship of Director’s authority under this subchapter to other Department entities and Federal agencies.
6 U.S.C. § 596 (DOMESTIC SECURITY)
§ 596. Contracting and grant making authorities
The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, in carrying out the responsibilities under section 592 of this title, shall—
(1) operate extramural and intramural programs and distribute funds through grants, cooperative agreements, and other transactions and contracts;
(2) ensure that activities under section 592 of this title include investigations of radiation detection equipment in configurations suitable for deployment at seaports, which may include underwater or water surface detection equipment and detection equipment that can be mounted on cranes and straddle cars used to move shipping containers; and
(3) have the authority to establish or contract with 1 or more federally funded research and development centers to provide independent analysis of homeland security issues and carry out other responsibilities under this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 107–296, title XIX, § 1926, formerly title XVIII, § 1806, as added Pub. L. 109–347, title V, § 501(a), Oct. 13, 2006, 120 Stat. 1935; renumbered title XIX, § 1906, and amended Pub. L. 110–53, title I, § 104(a)(1), (2), (4), Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 294; renumbered § 1926 and amended Pub. L. 115–387, § 2(a)(5), (8), Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5163, 5164.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–387, § 2(a)(8)(A), in introductory provisions, substituted “Assistant Secretary” for “Director for Domestic Nuclear Detection” and “section 592” for “paragraphs (6) and (7) of section 592(a)”.
Par. (2). Pub. L. 115–387, § 2(a)(8)(B), substituted “section 592” for “paragraphs (6) and (7) of section 592(a)”.
2007—Pub. L. 110–53, § 104(a)(4), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in two places in text as reference to section 592(a) of this title.
6 U.S.C. § 597 (DOMESTIC SECURITY)
§ 597. Chief Medical Officer
(a) In general
There is in the Office a Chief Medical Officer, who shall be appointed by the President. The Chief Medical Officer shall report to the Assistant Secretary.
(b) Qualifications
The individual appointed as Chief Medical Officer shall be a licensed physician possessing a demonstrated ability in and knowledge of medicine and public health.
(c) Responsibilities
The Chief Medical Officer shall have the responsibility within the Department for medical issues related to natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters, including—
(1) serving as the principal advisor on medical and public health issues to the Secretary, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Assistant Secretary, and other Department officials;
(2) providing operational medical support to all components of the Department;
(3) as appropriate, providing medical liaisons to the components of the Department, on a reimbursable basis, to provide subject matter expertise on operational medical issues;
(4) coordinating with Federal, State, local, and Tribal governments, the medical community, and others within and outside the Department, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response of the Department of Health and Human Services, with respect to medical and public health matters; and
(5) performing such other duties relating to such responsibilities as the Secretary may require.
(Pub. L. 107–296, title XIX, § 1931, as added Pub. L. 115–387, § 2(c)(2), Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5166.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 321e of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 115–387, § 2(c)(1).
6 U.S.C. § 645 (DOMESTIC SECURITY)
§ 645. Victim protection training for the Department of Homeland Security
(a) Directive to DHS law enforcement officials and task forces
(1) In general
Not later than 180 days after December 21, 2018, the Secretary shall issue a directive to—
(A) all Federal law enforcement officers and relevant personnel employed by the Department who may be involved in the investigation of human trafficking offenses; and
(B) members of all task forces led by the Department that participate in the investigation of human trafficking offenses.
(2) Required instructions
The directive required to be issued under paragraph (1) shall include instructions on—
(A) the investigation of individuals who patronize or solicit human trafficking victims as being engaged in severe trafficking in persons and how such individuals should be investigated for their roles in severe trafficking in persons; and
(B) how victims of sex or labor trafficking often engage in criminal acts as a direct result of severe trafficking in persons and such individuals are victims of a crime and affirmative measures should be taken to avoid arresting, charging, or prosecuting such individuals for any offense that is the direct result of their victimization.
(b) Victim screening protocol
(1) In general
Not later than 180 days after December 21, 2018, the Secretary shall issue a screening protocol for use during all anti-trafficking law enforcement operations in which the Department is involved.
(2) Requirements
The protocol required to be issued under paragraph (1) shall—
(A) require the individual screening of all adults and children who are suspected of engaging in commercial sex acts, child labor that is a violation of law, or work in violation of labor standards to determine whether each individual screened is a victim of human trafficking;
(B) require affirmative measures to avoid arresting, charging, or prosecuting human trafficking victims for any offense that is the direct result of their victimization;
(C) be developed in consultation with relevant interagency partners and nongovernmental organizations that specialize in the prevention of human trafficking or in the identification and support of victims of human trafficking and survivors of human trafficking; and
(D) include—
(i) procedures and practices to ensure that the screening process minimizes trauma or revictimization of the person being screened; and
(ii) guidelines on assisting victims of human trafficking in identifying and receiving restorative services.
(c) Mandatory training
The training described in sections 642 and 644 of this title shall include training necessary to implement—
(1) the directive required under subsection (a); and
(2) the protocol required under subsection (b).
(Pub. L. 114–22, title IX, § 906, as added Pub. L. 115–392, § 5(a), Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5252.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015, and not as part of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 which comprises this chapter.
6 U.S.C. § 645a (DOMESTIC SECURITY)
§ 645a. Human trafficking assessment
Not later than 1 year after December 21, 2018, and annually thereafter, the Executive Associate Director of Homeland Security Investigations shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate, and the Committee on Homeland Security and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives a report on human trafficking investigations undertaken by Homeland Security Investigations that includes—
(1) the number of confirmed human trafficking investigations by category, including labor trafficking, sex trafficking, and transnational and domestic human trafficking;
(2) the number of victims by category, including—
(A) whether the victim is a victim of sex trafficking or a victim of labor trafficking; and
(B) whether the victim is a minor or an adult; and
(3) an analysis of the data described in paragraphs (1) and (2) and other data available to Homeland Security Investigations that indicates any general human trafficking or investigatory trends.
(Pub. L. 115–393, title IV, § 403, Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5275.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2017, and not as part of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 which comprises this chapter.
6 U.S.C. § 1003 (DOMESTIC SECURITY)
§ 1003. Research, development, test, and evaluation efforts in furtherance of maritime and cargo security
(a) In general
The Secretary shall—
(1) direct research, development, testing, and evaluation efforts in furtherance of maritime and cargo security;
(2) coordinate with public and private sector entities to develop and test technologies, and process innovations in furtherance of these objectives; and
(3) evaluate such technologies.
(b) Coordination
The Secretary, in coordination with the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, the Assistant Secretary for Policy, the Commandant of the Coast Guard, the Director for Domestic Nuclear Detection,1 the Chief Financial Officer, and the heads of other appropriate offices or entities of the Department, shall ensure that—
(1) research, development, testing, and evaluation efforts funded by the Department in furtherance of maritime and cargo security are coordinated within the Department and with other appropriate Federal agencies to avoid duplication of efforts; and
(2) the results of such efforts are shared throughout the Department and with other Federal, State, and local agencies, as appropriate.
(Pub. L. 109–347, title III, § 303, Oct. 13, 2006, 120 Stat. 1921.)
heading: Change of Name
text: Reference to the Director for Domestic Nuclear Detection deemed to be a reference to the Assistant Secretary for the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office, see section 2(b)(1)(B) of Pub. L. 115–387, set out as a note under section 591 of this Title 6, Domestic Security.
10 U.S.C. § 583 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 583. Definitions
In this chapter:
(1) The term “promotion zone” means a promotion eligibility category consisting of officers on a warrant officer active-duty list in the same grade (or the same grade and competitive category) who—
(A) in the case of grades below chief warrant officer, W–5, have neither (i) failed of selection for promotion to the next higher grade, nor (ii) been removed from a list of warrant officers recommended for promotion to that grade (other than after having been placed on that list after a selection from below the promotion zone); and
(B) are senior to the warrant officer designated by the Secretary concerned to be the junior warrant officer in the promotion zone eligible for promotion to the next higher grade.
(2) The term “warrant officers above the promotion zone” means a group of officers on a warrant officer active-duty list in the same grade (or the same grade and competitive category) who—
(A) are eligible for consideration for promotion to the next higher grade;
(B) are in the same grade as warrant officers in the promotion zone; and
(C) are senior to the senior warrant officer in the promotion zone.
(3) The term “warrant officers below the promotion zone” means a group of officers on a warrant officer active-duty list in the same grade (or the same grade and competitive category) who—
(A) are eligible for consideration for promotion to the next higher grade;
(B) are in the same grade as warrant officers in the promotion zone; and
(C) are junior to the junior warrant officer in the promotion zone.
(4) The active-duty list referred to in section 573(b) of this title includes the active-duty promotion list established by section 41a 1 of title 14.
(Added Pub. L. 102–190, div. A, title XI, § 1112(a), Dec. 5, 1991, 105 Stat. 1501; amended Pub. L. 103–337, div. A, title V, § 541(f)(7), Oct. 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 2767.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1994—Par. (4). Pub. L. 103–337 added par. (4).
heading: References to Sections of Title 14 as Redesignated by Pub. L. 115–282
text: Section 41a of title 14 redesignated section 2012 of title 14 by Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 112(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4216, and references to section 41a of title 14 deemed to refer to such redesignated section, see section 123(b)(1) of Pub. L. 115–282, set out as a note preceding section 101 of Title 14, Coast Guard.
heading: Effective Date of 1994 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 103–337 effective on the first day of the fourth month beginning after Oct. 5, 1994, see section 541(h) of Pub. L. 103–337, set out as a note under section 571 of this title.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Feb. 1, 1992, see section 1132 of Pub. L. 102–190, set out as an Effective Date of 1991 Amendment note under section 521 of this title.
10 U.S.C. § 674 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 674. Temporary administrative reassignment or removal of a member on active duty accused of committing a sexual assault or related offense
(a) Guidance for Timely Consideration and Action.—
The Secretary concerned may provide guidance, within guidelines provided by the Secretary of Defense, for commanders regarding their authority to make a timely determination, and to take action, regarding whether a member of the armed forces serving on active duty who is alleged to have committed an offense under section 920, 920b, 920c, or 930 of this title (article 120, 120b, 120c, or 130 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice) or an attempt to commit such an offense as punishable under section 880 of this title (article 80 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice) should be temporarily reassigned or removed from a position of authority or from an assignment, not as a punitive measure, but solely for the purpose of maintaining good order and discipline within the member’s unit.
(b) Time for Determination.—
A determination described in subsection (a) may be made at any time after receipt of notification of an unrestricted report of a sexual assault or other sex-related offense that identifies the member as an alleged perpetrator.
(Added Pub. L. 113–66, div. A, title XVII, § 1713(a), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 963; amended Pub. L. 113–291, div. A, title X, § 1071(f)(8), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3510; Pub. L. 115–91, div. A, title X, § 1081(c)(2)(B), Dec. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 1599.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 674 was renumbered section 12306 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 2017—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–91 substituted “920b, 920c, or 930” for “920a, 920b, 920c, or 925” and “120b, 120c, or 130” for “120a, 120b, 120c, or 125”.
2014—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 113–291 substituted “after receipt” for “afer receipt”.
heading: Effective Date of 2017 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 115–91 effective immediately after the amendments made by div. E (§§ 5001–5542) of Pub. L. 114–328 take effect as provided for in section 5542 of that Act (10 U.S.C. 801 note) [amendments effective Jan. 1, 2019], see section 1081(c)(4) of Pub. L. 115–91, set out as a note under section 801 of this title.
10 U.S.C. § 806a (ARMED FORCES)
§ 806a. Art. 6a. Investigation and disposition of matters pertaining to the fitness of military judges
(a) The President shall prescribe procedures for the investigation and disposition of charges, allegations, or information pertaining to the fitness of a military appellate judge, military judge, or military magistrate to perform the duties of the position involved.
(b) The President shall transmit a copy of the procedures prescribed pursuant to this section to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives.
(Added Pub. L. 101–189, div. A, title XIII, § 1303, Nov. 29, 1989, 103 Stat. 1576; amended Pub. L. 104–106, div. A, title XV, § 1502(a)(1), Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 502; Pub. L. 106–65, div. A, title X, § 1067(1), Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 774; Pub. L. 114–328, div. E, title LI, § 5104, Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2895.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2016—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 114–328 substituted “military appellate judge, military judge, or military magistrate to perform the duties of the position involved.” for “military judge or military appellate judge to perform the duties of the judge’s position.”
1999—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 106–65 substituted “and the Committee on Armed Services” for “and the Committee on National Security”.
1996—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 104–106 substituted “Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on National Security of the House of Representatives” for “Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives”.
heading: Effective Date of 2016 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 114–328 effective on Jan. 1, 2019, as designated by the President, with implementing regulations and provisions relating to applicability to various situations, see section 5542 of Pub. L. 114–328 and Ex. Ord. No. 13825, set out as notes under section 801 of this title.