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20 U.S.C. § 5607a (EDUCATION)
§ 5607a. Environmental Dispute Resolution Fund
(a) Establishment
There is established in the Treasury of the United States an Environmental Dispute Resolution Fund to be administered by the Foundation. The Fund shall consist of amounts appropriated to the Fund under section 5609(b) of this title and amounts paid into the Fund under section 5607b of this title.
(b) Expenditures
The Foundation shall expend from the Fund such sums as the Board determines are necessary to establish and operate the National Center, including such amounts as are necessary for salaries, administration, the provision of mediation and other services, and such other expenses as the Board determines are necessary, including not to exceed $1,000 annually for official reception and representation expenses.
(c) Distinction from Trust Fund
The Fund shall be maintained separately from the Trust Fund established under section 5606 of this title.
(d) Investment of amounts
(1) In general
The Secretary of the Treasury shall invest such portion of the Fund as is not, in the judgment of the Secretary, required to meet current withdrawals.
(2) Interest-bearing obligations
Investments may be made only in interest-bearing obligations of the United States.
(3) Acquisition of obligations
For the purpose of investments under paragraph (1), obligations may be acquired—
(A) on original issue at the issue price; or
(B) by purchase of outstanding obligations at the market price.
(4) Sale of obligations
Any obligation acquired by the Fund may be sold by the Secretary of the Treasury at the market price.
(5) Credits to Fund
The interest on, and the proceeds from the sale or redemption of, any obligations held in the Fund shall be credited to and form a part of the Fund.
(Pub. L. 102–259, § 10, as added Pub. L. 105–156, § 6(b), Feb. 11, 1998, 112 Stat. 10; amended Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(h) [title V, § 517(c)], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–480, 2681–512; Pub. L. 116–94, div. P, title III, § 306, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3190.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 10 of Pub. L. 102–259 was renumbered section 12 and is classified to section 5608 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–94 substituted “National Center” for “Institute”.
1998—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105–277 inserted before period at end “, including not to exceed $1,000 annually for official reception and representation expenses”.
20 U.S.C. § 5609 (EDUCATION)
§ 5609. Authorization of appropriations
(a) Trust Fund
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Trust Fund $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2023 to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
(b) Environmental Dispute Resolution Fund
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Environmental Dispute Resolution Fund established by section 5607a of this title $4,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2023, of which—
(1) $3,000,000 shall be used to pay operations costs (including not more than $1,000 for official reception and representation expenses); and
(2) $1,000,000 shall be used for grants or other appropriate arrangements to pay the costs of services provided in a neutral manner relating to, and to support the participation of non-Federal entities (such as State and local governments, tribal governments, nongovernmental organizations, and individuals) in, environmental conflict resolution proceedings involving Federal agencies.
(c) Training of professionals in health care and public policy
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 5604(7) of this title $12,300,000 for the 5-fiscal year period beginning with the fiscal year in which this subsection is enacted.
(Pub. L. 102–259, § 13, formerly § 11, Mar. 19, 1992, 106 Stat. 84; renumbered § 13 and amended Pub. L. 105–156, §§ 6(a), 8, Feb. 11, 1998, 112 Stat. 9, 12; Pub. L. 106–568, title VIII, § 817(c), Dec. 27, 2000, 114 Stat. 2918; Pub. L. 108–160, § 2, Dec. 6, 2003, 117 Stat. 2013; Pub. L. 116–94, div. P, title III, § 309, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3191.)
heading: References in Text
text: This subsection, referred to in subsec. (c), was enacted by Pub. L. 106–568, which was approved Dec. 27, 2000.
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–94, § 309(1), substituted “$2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2023” for “$40,000,000”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–94, § 309(2), substituted “fiscal years 2020 through 2023” for “fiscal years 2004 through 2008”.
2003—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 108–160 added subsec. (b) and struck out former subsec. (b) which read as follows:
“There are authorized to be appropriated to the Environmental Dispute Resolution Fund established under section 5607a of this title—
“(1) $4,250,000 for fiscal year 1998, of which—
“(A) $3,000,000 shall be for capitalization; and
“(B) $1,250,000 shall be for operation costs; and
“(2) $1,250,000 for each of the fiscal years 1999 through 2002 for operation costs.”
2000—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 106–568 added subsec. (c).
1998—Pub. L. 105–156, § 8, designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, substituted “There is authorized to be appropriated to the Trust Fund” for “There are authorized to be appropriated to the Fund”, and added subsec. (b).
22 U.S.C. § 286zz (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 286zz. Capital stock increases
(a) Increases authorized
The United States Governor of the Bank is authorized—
(1)
(A) to vote in favor of a resolution to increase the capital stock of the Bank on a selective basis by 245,773 shares; and
(B) to subscribe on behalf of the United States to 42,298 additional shares of the capital stock of the Bank, as part of the selective increase in the capital stock of the Bank, except that any subscription to such additional shares shall be effective only to the extent or in such amounts as are provided in advance in appropriations Acts; and
(2)
(A) to vote in favor of a resolution to increase the capital stock of the Bank on a general basis by 230,500 shares; and
(B) to subscribe on behalf of the United States to 38,662 additional shares of the capital stock of the Bank, as part of the general increase in the capital stock of the Bank, except that any subscription to such additional shares shall be effective only to the extent or in such amounts as are provided in advance in appropriations Acts.
(b) Limitations on authorization of appropriations
(1) In order to pay for the increase in the United States subscription to the Bank under subsection (a)(2)(B), there are authorized to be appropriated, without fiscal year limitation, $4,663,990,370 for payment by the Secretary of the Treasury.
(2) Of the amount authorized to be appropriated under paragraph (1), $932,798,074 shall be for paid in shares of the Bank, and $3,731,192,296 shall be for callable shares of the Bank.
(3) In order to pay for the increase in the United States subscription to the Bank under subsection (a)(1)(B), there are authorized to be appropriated, without fiscal year limitation $5,102,619,230 for payment by the Secretary of the Treasury.
(4) Of the amount authorized to be appropriated under paragraph (3), $306,157,153.80 shall be for paid in shares of the Bank, and $4,796,462,076.20 shall be for callable shares of the Bank.
(July 31, 1945, ch. 339, § 73, as added Pub. L. 116–94, div. P, title XIX, § 1901, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3222.)
heading: Codification
text: Another section 73 of the Bretton Woods Agreements Act was enacted by Pub. L. 116–92 and is classified to section 286yy of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 2661b (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2661b. Services provided to the press
In fiscal year 2001 and thereafter reimbursements for services provided to the press in connection with the travel of senior-level officials may be collected and credited to this appropriation and shall remain available until expended.
(Pub. L. 106–553, § 1(a)(2) [title IV], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2762, 2762A–90.)
heading: References in Text
text: This appropriation, referred to in text, probably means appropriations under the headings “DEPARTMENT OF STATE”, “Administration of Foreign Affairs”, and “diplomatic and consular programs” of the annual Department of State and Related Agency Appropriations Act.
heading: References to Diplomatic and Consular Programs Account
text: References to the Diplomatic and Consular Programs account to be construed to include the Diplomatic Programs account in fiscal year 2020 and each fiscal year thereafter, see par. (7) of title I of div. G of Pub. L. 116–94, set out as a note under section 2651 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 2706a (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2706a. Rewards payments
The Secretary may transfer to and merge with “Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service” for rewards payments unobligated balances of funds appropriated under “Diplomatic and Consular Programs” for this fiscal year and for each fiscal year on and after December 26, 2007, at no later than the end of the fifth fiscal year after the fiscal year for which any such funds were appropriated or otherwise made available.
(Pub. L. 110–161, div. J, title I (part), Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 2278.)
heading: References in Text
text: Secretary, referred to in text, means the Secretary of State.
heading: References to Diplomatic and Consular Programs Account
text: References to the Diplomatic and Consular Programs account to be construed to include the Diplomatic Programs account in fiscal year 2020 and each fiscal year thereafter, see par. (7) of title I of div. G of Pub. L. 116–94, set out as a note under section 2651 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 3927 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3927. Chief of mission
(a) Duties
Under the direction of the President, the chief of mission to a foreign country—
(1) shall have full responsibility for the direction, coordination, and supervision of all Government executive branch employees in that country (except for Voice of America correspondents on official assignment and employees under the command of a United States area military commander); and
(2) shall keep fully and currently informed with respect to all activities and operations of the Government within that country, and shall insure that all Government executive branch employees in that country (except for Voice of America correspondents on official assignment and employees under the command of a United States area military commander) comply fully with all applicable directives of the chief of mission.
(b) Duties of agencies with employees in foreign countries
Any executive branch agency having employees in a foreign country shall keep the chief of mission to that country fully and currently informed with respect to all activities and operations of its employees in that country, and shall insure that all of its employees in that country (except for Voice of America correspondents on official assignment and employees under the command of a United States area military commander) comply fully with all applicable directives of the chief of mission.
(c) Promotion of United States goods and services
Each chief of mission to a foreign country shall have as a principal duty the promotion of United States goods and services for export to such country.
(d) Promotion of United States economic interests
Each chief of mission to a foreign country shall have as a principal duty the promotion of United States economic and commercial interests in such country.
(Pub. L. 96–465, title I, § 207, Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2079; Pub. L. 97–241, title I, § 123, Aug. 24, 1982, 96 Stat. 281; Pub. L. 100–204, title I, § 136, Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1345; Pub. L. 107–228, div. A, title V, § 505(b), Sept. 30, 2002, 116 Stat. 1393; Pub. L. 116–94, div. J, title VII, § 704, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3070.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 116–94 added subsec. (d).
2002—Subsecs. (a)(1), (2), (b). Pub. L. 107–228 inserted “Voice of America correspondents on official assignment and” after “except for”.
1987—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 100–204, § 136(1), (2), inserted “executive branch” after “Government” in par. (1) and after second reference to “Government” in par. (2).
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 100–204, § 136(3), inserted “executive branch” after “Any”.
1982—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 97–241 added subsec. (c).
22 U.S.C. § 6435 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 6435. Authorization of appropriations
(a) In general
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Commission $3,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 2019 through 2022 to carry out the provisions of this chapter and section 6433a of this title.
(b) Availability of funds
Amounts authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a) shall remain available until the earlier of—
(1) the date on which they have been expended; or
(2) the date on which the Commission is terminated under section 6436 of this title.
(c) Limitation
In each fiscal year, the Commission shall only be authorized to expend amounts that have been appropriated pursuant to subsection (a) if the Commission—
(1) complies with the requirements set forth in section 6433a of this title; and
(2) submits the annual financial report required under section 6435a(e) of this title to the appropriate congressional committees.
(Pub. L. 105–292, title II, § 207, formerly § 205, Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2800; renumbered § 207 and amended Pub. L. 106–55, § 1(b)(2), (4), Aug. 17, 1999, 113 Stat. 401, 403; Pub. L. 107–228, div. A, title VI, § 681(e), Sept. 30, 2002, 116 Stat. 1409; Pub. L. 112–75, § 4, Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 1273; Pub. L. 113–271, § 1(1), Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 2951; Pub. L. 114–71, § 5, Oct. 16, 2015, 129 Stat. 565; Pub. L. 116–94, div. J, title VIII, § 808, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3079.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 105–292, Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2787, known as the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 6401 of this title and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–94 substituted “2019 through 2022” for “2016 to 2019”.
2015—Pub. L. 114–71 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section authorized appropriations for fiscal years 2012 through 2015.
2014—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–271 substituted “2015” for “2014”.
2011—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 112–75 substituted “for each of the fiscal years 2012 through 2014” for “for the fiscal year 2003”.
2002—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 107–228 inserted “for the fiscal year 2003” after “$3,000,000”.
1999—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 106–55, § 1(b)(4), substituted “to carry out the provisions of this subchapter” for “for each of the fiscal years 1999 and 2000 to carry out the provisions of this subchapter.”
heading: Effective Date of 2014 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 113–271, § 2, Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 2951, provided that: “The amendments made by this Act [amending this section and section 6436 of this title] shall take effect as if enacted on December 10, 2014.”
22 U.S.C. § 6436 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 6436. Termination
The Commission shall terminate on September 30, 2022.
(Pub. L. 105–292, title II, § 209, formerly § 206, Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2800; renumbered § 209 and amended Pub. L. 106–55, § 1(b)(2), (c), Aug. 17, 1999, 113 Stat. 401, 405; Pub. L. 107–228, div. A, title VI, § 681(g), Sept. 30, 2002, 116 Stat. 1409; Pub. L. 112–75, § 6, Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 1273; Pub. L. 113–271, § 1(2), Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 2951; Pub. L. 114–71, § 3, Oct. 16, 2015, 129 Stat. 563; Pub. L. 116–94, div. J, title VIII, § 802, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3076.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Pub. L. 116–94 substituted “2022” for “2019”.
2015—Pub. L. 114–71 substituted “September 30, 2019” for “September 30, 2015”.
2014—Pub. L. 113–271 substituted “September 30, 2015” for “September 30, 2014”.
2011—Pub. L. 112–75 substituted “September 30, 2014” for “September 30, 2011”.
2002—Pub. L. 107–228 substituted “September 30, 2011” for “May 14, 2003”.
1999—Pub. L. 106–55, § 1(c), which directed substitution of “on May 14, 2003” for “4 years after the initial appointment of all the Commissioners”, was executed by making the substitution for “4 years after the initial appointment of all of the Commissioners”, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
heading: Effective Date of 2014 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 113–271 effective as if enacted on Dec. 10, 2014, see section 2 of Pub. L. 113–271, set out as a note under section 6435 of this title.
heading: Extension of Termination Date
text: Pub. L. 112–74, div. I, title I, Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 1173, provided in part: “That section 209 of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (22 U.S.C. 6436) shall be applied by substituting ‘September 30, 2012’ for ‘September 30, 2011’ ”.
22 U.S.C. § 9561 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 9561. Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1) Early-stage project support
The term “early-stage project support” includes—
(A) feasibility studies;
(B) resource evaluations;
(C) project appraisal and costing;
(D) pilot projects;
(E) commercial support, such as trade missions, reverse trade missions, technical workshops, international buyer programs, and international partner searchers to link suppliers to projects;
(F) technical assistance and other guidance to improve the local regulatory environment and market frameworks to encourage transparent competition and enhance energy security; and
(G) long-term energy sector planning.
(2) Late-stage project support
The term “late-stage project support” includes debt financing, insurance, and transaction advisory services.
(Pub. L. 116–94, div. P, title XX, § 2002, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3223.)
heading: References in Text
text: This subchapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title”, meaning title XX of div. P of Pub. L. 116–94, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3222, which is classified generally to this subchapter. For complete classification of title XX to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9501 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section enacted as part of the European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019, and also as part of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, and not as part of the Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act of 2017 which comprises this chapter.
22 U.S.C. § 9562 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 9562. Statement of policy
(a) Sense of Congress
It is the sense of Congress that the United States has economic and national security interests in assisting European and Eurasian countries achieve energy security through diversification of their energy sources and supply routes.
(b) Statement of policy
It is the policy of the United States—
(1) to advance United States foreign policy and development goals by assisting European and Eurasian countries to reduce their dependence on energy resources from countries that use energy dependence for undue political influence, such as the Russian Federation, which has used natural gas to coerce, intimidate, and influence other countries;
(2) to promote the energy security of allies and partners of the United States by encouraging the development of accessible, transparent, and competitive energy markets that provide diversified sources, types, and routes of energy;
(3) to encourage United States public and private sector investment in European energy infrastructure projects to bridge the gap between energy security requirements and commercial demand in a way that is consistent with the region’s absorptive capacity; and
(4) to help facilitate the export of United States energy resources, technology, and expertise to global markets in a way that benefits the energy security of allies and partners of the United States, including in Europe and Eurasia.
(Pub. L. 116–94, div. P, title XX, § 2003, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3223.)
heading: Codification
text: Section enacted as part of the European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019, and also as part of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, and not as part of the Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act of 2017 which comprises this chapter.
22 U.S.C. § 9564 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 9564. Progress reports
Not later than one year after December 20, 2019, and annually thereafter, the President shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on progress made in providing assistance for projects under section 9563 of this title that includes—
(1) a description of the energy infrastructure projects the United States has identified for such assistance; and
(2) for each such project—
(A) a description of the role of the United States in the project, including in early-stage project support and late-stage project support;
(B) the amount and form of any debt financing and insurance provided by the United States Government for the project;
(C) the amount and form of any early-stage project support; and
(D) an update on the progress made on the project as of the date of the report.
(Pub. L. 116–94, div. P, title XX, § 2005, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3226.)
heading: Codification
text: Section enacted as part of the European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019, and also as part of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, and not as part of the Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act of 2017 which comprises this chapter.
22 U.S.C. § 9701 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 9701. Findings; sense of Congress in support of the interim President of Venezuela
(a) Findings
Congress makes the following findings:
(1) Venezuela’s electoral event on May 20, 2018 was characterized by widespread fraud and did not comply with international standards for a free, fair, and transparent electoral process.
(2) Given the fraudulent nature of Venezuela’s May 20, 2018 electoral event, Nicolás Maduro’s tenure as President of Venezuela ended on January 10, 2019.
(3) The National Assembly of Venezuela approved a resolution on January 15, 2019 that terminated Nicolás Maduro’s authority as the President of Venezuela.
(4) On January 23, 2019, the President of the National Assembly of Venezuela was sworn in as the Interim President of Venezuela.
(b) Sense of Congress
It is the sense of Congress—
(1) to support the decisions by the United States Government, more than 50 governments around the world, the Organization of American States, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the European Parliament to recognize National Assembly President Juan Guaidó as the Interim President of Venezuela;
(2) to encourage the Interim President of Venezuela to advance efforts to hold democratic presidential elections in the shortest possible period; and
(3) that the Organization of American States, with support from the United States Government and partner governments, should provide diplomatic, technical, and financial support for a new presidential election in Venezuela that complies with international standards for a free, fair, and transparent electoral process.
(Pub. L. 116–94, div. J, title I, § 111, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3030.)
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 116–94, div. J, title I, § 101, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3030, provided that: “This title [enacting this chapter and amending provisions set out as a note under section 1701 of Title 50, War and National Defense] may be cited as the ‘Venezuela Emergency Relief, Democracy Assistance, and Development Act of 2019’ or the ‘VERDAD Act of 2019’.”