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22 U.S.C. § 4501 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4501. Findings and declarations
The Congress finds and declares that—
(1) factual knowledge, independently verified, about the countries of Eastern Europe and the independent states of the former Soviet Union is of the utmost importance for the national security of the United States, for the furtherance of our national interests in the conduct of foreign relations, and for the prudent management of our domestic affairs;
(2) the development and maintenance of knowledge about the countries of Eastern Europe and the independent states of the former Soviet Union depends upon the national capability for advanced research by highly trained and experienced specialists, available for service in and out of Government;
(3) certain essential functions are necessary to ensure the existence of that knowledge and the capability to sustain it, including—
(A) graduate training;
(B) advanced research;
(C) public dissemination of research data, methods, and findings;
(D) contact and collaboration among Government and private specialists; and
(E) firsthand experience of the countries of Eastern Europe and the independent states of the former Soviet Union by American specialists, including on site conduct of advanced training and research to the extent practicable; and
(4) it is in the national interest for the United States Government to provide a stable source of financial support for the functions described in this section and to supplement the financial support for those functions which is currently being furnished by Federal, State, local, regional, and private agencies, organizations, and individuals, and thereby to stabilize the conduct of these functions on a national scale, consistently, and on a long range unclassified basis.
(Pub. L. 98–164, title VIII, § 802, Nov. 22, 1983, 97 Stat. 1047; Pub. L. 103–199, title III, § 302(3), Dec. 17, 1993, 107 Stat. 2322.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1993—Pars. (1), (2), (3)(E). Pub. L. 103–199 substituted “countries of Eastern Europe and the independent states of the former Soviet Union” for “Soviet Union and Eastern European countries”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 98–164, title VIII, § 801, Nov. 22, 1983, 97 Stat. 1047, as amended by Pub. L. 103–199, title III, § 302(2), Dec. 17, 1993, 107 Stat. 2322, provided that: “This title [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Research and Training for Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union Act of 1983’.”
heading: Definitions
text: In pars. (1), (2), and (3)(E), independent states of the former Soviet Union has the meaning given in section 5801 of this title, see section 3 of Pub. L. 103–199, set out as a note under section 5801 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 4502 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4502. “Institution of higher education” and “Advisory Committee” defined
As used in this chapter—
(1) the term “institution of higher education” has the same meaning given such term in section 1001 of title 20; and
(2) the term “Advisory Committee” means the Advisory Committee for Studies of Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union established by section 4503(a) of this title.
(Pub. L. 98–164, title VIII, § 803, Nov. 22, 1983, 97 Stat. 1048; Pub. L. 103–199, title III, § 302(4), Dec. 17, 1993, 107 Stat. 2322; Pub. L. 105–244, title I, § 102(a)(7)(C), Oct. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1619.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Par. (1). Pub. L. 105–244, which directed substitution of “section 1001” for “section 1141(a)” in section 803(1) of the Soviet-Eastern European Research and Training Act of 1983, was executed to this section, which is section 803 of the Research and Training for Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union Act of 1983, to reflect the probable intent of Congress, and the change in the short title of that Act. See section 801 of Pub. L. 98–164, set out as a Short Title note under section 4501 of this title.
1993—Par. (2). Pub. L. 103–199 substituted “Advisory Committee for Studies of Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union” for “Soviet-Eastern European Studies Advisory Committee”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1998 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 105–244 effective Oct. 1, 1998, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 105–244, see section 3 of Pub. L. 105–244, set out as a note under section 1001 of Title 20, Education.
22 U.S.C. § 4508 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4508. Allocation of funds
Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by section 102(1) of this Act—
(1) up to $5,000,000 for the fiscal year 1984 shall be available to carry out this chapter; and
(2) $5,000,000 for the fiscal year 1985 shall be available only to carry out this chapter.
(Pub. L. 98–164, title VIII, § 809, Nov. 22, 1983, 97 Stat. 1050.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 102(1) of this Act, referred to in text, is section 102(1) of Pub. L. 98–164, title I, Nov. 22, 1983, 97 Stat. 1017, which is not classified to the Code.
22 U.S.C. § 4603 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4603. United States Institute of Peace
(a) Establishment
There is hereby established the United States Institute of Peace.
(b) Status; restrictions
The Institute is an independent nonprofit corporation and an organization described in section 170(c)(2)(B) of title 26. The Institute does not have the power to issue any shares of stock or to declare or pay any dividends.
(c) Establishment and functions of an “Endowment of the United States Institute for Peace”
As determined by the Board, the Institute may establish, under the laws of the District of Columbia, a legal entity which is capable of receiving, holding, and investing public funds for purposes in furtherance of the Institute under this chapter. The Institute may designate such legal entity as the “Endowment of the United States Institute for Peace”.
(d) Liability for acts within scope of authority
The Institute is liable for the acts of its directors, officers, employees, and agents when acting within the scope of their authority.
(e) Trade name and trademark rights; vested rights protected; condition for use of Federal identity
(1) The Institute has the sole and exclusive right to use and to allow or refuse others the use of the terms “United States Institute of Peace”, “Jennings Randolph Program for International Peace”, “Spark M. Matsunaga Medal of Peace”, and “Endowment of the United States Institute of Peace” and the use of any official United States Institute of Peace emblem, badge, seal, and other mark of recognition or any colorable simulation thereof. No powers or privileges hereby granted shall interfere or conflict with established or vested rights secured as of September 1, 1981.
(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the Institute may use “United States” or “U.S.” or any other reference to the United States Government or Nation in its title or in its corporate seal, emblem, badge, or other mark of recognition or colorable simulation thereof in any fiscal year only if there is an authorization of appropriations for the Institute for such fiscal year provided by law.
(Pub. L. 98–525, title XVII, § 1704, Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2651; Pub. L. 99–514, § 2, Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2095; Pub. L. 101–520, title III, § 319(b), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 2285.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1990—Subsec. (e)(1). Pub. L. 101–520 inserted reference to Spark M. Matsunaga Medal of Peace.
1986—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 99–514 substituted “Internal Revenue Code of 1986” for “Internal Revenue Code of 1954”, which for purposes of codification was translated as “title 26” thus requiring no change in text.
22 U.S.C. § 4611 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4611. Biennial reports to President and Congress; comments, findings, and recommendations; Congressional Committee hearings
Beginning two years after October 19, 1984, and at intervals of two years thereafter, the Chairman of the Board shall prepare and transmit to the Congress and the President a report detailing the progress the Institute has made in carrying out the purposes of this chapter during the preceding two-year period. The President may prepare and transmit to the Congress within a reasonable time after the receipt of such report the written comments and recommendations of the appropriate agencies of the United States with respect to the contents of such report and their recommendations with respect to any legislation which may be required concerning the Institute. After receipt of such report by the Congress, the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Labor and Human Resources of the Senate may hold hearings to review the findings and recommendations of such report and the written comments received from the President.
(Pub. L. 98–525, title XVII, § 1712, Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2659; Pub. L. 105–244, title IX, § 931(3), Oct. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1834.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Pub. L. 105–244 substituted “President may prepare” for “President shall prepare” and “may hold hearings” for “shall hold hearings”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Labor and Human Resources of Senate changed to Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of Senate by Senate Resolution No. 20, One Hundred Sixth Congress, Jan. 19, 1999.
heading: Effective Date of 1998 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 105–244 effective Oct. 1, 1998, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 105–244, see section 3 of Pub. L. 105–244, set out as a note under section 1001 of Title 20, Education.
heading: Termination of Reporting Requirements
text: For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions in this section relating to the requirement that every two years the Chairman of the Board transmit to Congress a report detailing the progress the Institute has made in carrying out the purposes of this chapter, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and page 207 of House Document No. 103–7.
22 U.S.C. § 4703 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4703. Scholarship program authority
(a) In general
The President, acting through the United States Information Agency, shall provide scholarships (including partial assistance) for undergraduate study at United States institutions of higher education by citizens and nationals of developing countries who have completed their secondary education and who would not otherwise have an opportunity to study in the United States due to financial limitations.
(b) Form of scholarship; forgiveness of loan repayment
To encourage students to use their training in their countries of origin, each scholarship pursuant to this section shall be in the form of a loan with all repayment to be forgiven upon the student’s prompt return to his or her country of origin for a period which is at least one year longer than the period spent studying in the United States. If the student is granted asylum in the United States pursuant to section 1158 of title 8 or is admitted to the United States as a refugee pursuant to section 1157 of title 8, half of the repayment shall be forgiven.
(c) Consultation
Before allocating any of the funds made available to carry out this chapter, the President shall consult with United States institutions of higher education, educational exchange organizations, United States missions in developing countries, and the governments of participating countries on how to implement the guidelines specified in section 4704 of this title.
(d) “Institution of higher education” defined
For purposes of this chapter, the term “institution of higher education” has the same meaning as given to such term by section 1001 of title 20.
(Pub. L. 99–93, title VI, § 603, Aug. 16, 1985, 99 Stat. 440; Pub. L. 105–244, title I, § 102(a)(7)(D), Oct. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1619.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 105–244 substituted “section 1001” for “section 1141(a)”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1998 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 105–244 effective Oct. 1, 1998, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 105–244, see section 3 of Pub. L. 105–244, set out as a note under section 1001 of Title 20, Education.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: United States Information Agency (other than Broadcasting Board of Governors and International Broadcasting Bureau) abolished and functions transferred to Secretary of State, see sections 6531 and 6532 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 4706 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4706. Policy regarding other international educational programs
(a) AID-funded programs
The Congress urges the administrator of the agency primarily responsible for administering part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 [22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.], in implementing programs authorized under that part, to increase assistance for undergraduate scholarships for students of limited financial means from developing countries to study in the United States at United States institutions of higher education. To the maximum extent practicable, such scholarship assistance shall be furnished in accordance with the guidelines contained in section 4704 of this title.
(b) USIA-funded postgraduate study in the United States
The Congress urges the Director of the United States Information Agency to expand opportunities for students of limited financial means from developing countries to receive financial assistance for postgraduate study at United States institutions of higher education.
(c) Study by Americans in developing countries
The Congress urges the President to take such steps as are necessary to expand the opportunities for Americans from all economic classes to study in developing countries.
(Pub. L. 99–93, title VI, § 606, Aug. 16, 1985, 99 Stat. 442.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 87–195, Sept. 4, 1961, 75 Stat. 424. Part I of the Act is classified generally to subchapter I (§ 2151 et seq.) of chapter 32 of this title. For provisions deeming references to subchapter I to include parts IV (§ 2346 et seq.), VI (§ 2348 et seq.), and VIII (§ 2349aa et seq.) of subchapter II of chapter 32, see section 202(b) of Pub. L. 92–226, set out as a note under section 2346 of this title, and sections 2348c and 2349aa–5 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2151 of this title and Tables.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: United States Information Agency (other than Broadcasting Board of Governors and International Broadcasting Bureau) abolished and functions transferred to Secretary of State, see sections 6531 and 6532 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 4708 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4708. J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
The J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board shall advise and assist the President in the discharge of the scholarship program carried out pursuant to this chapter, in accordance with the guidelines set forth in section 4704 of this title. The President may provide for such additional secretarial and staff assistance for the Board as may be required to carry out this chapter.
(Pub. L. 99–93, title VI, § 608, Aug. 16, 1985, 99 Stat. 442; Pub. L. 101–246, title II, § 204(c), Feb. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 50.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1990—Pub. L. 101–246 substituted “J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board” for “Board of Foreign Scholarships” in section catchline and in text.
22 U.S.C. § 4709 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4709. General authorities
(a) Public and private sector contributions
The public and private sectors in the United States and in the developing countries shall be encouraged to contribute to the costs of the scholarship program financed under this chapter.
(b) Utilization of returning program participants
The President shall seek to engage the public and private sectors of developing countries in programs to maximize the utilization of recipients of scholarships under this chapter upon their return to their own countries.
(c) Promotion abroad of scholarship program
The President may provide for publicity and promotion abroad of the scholarship program provided for in this chapter.
(d) Increasing United States understanding of developing countries
The President shall encourage United States institutions of higher education, which are attended by students from developing countries who receive scholarships under this chapter, to provide opportunities for United States citizens attending those institutions to develop their knowledge and understanding of the developing countries, and the languages and cultures of those countries, represented by those foreign students.
(e) Other activities to promote improved understanding
Funds allocated by the United States Information Agency, or the agency primarily responsible for carrying out part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 [22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.], for scholarships in accordance with this chapter shall be available to enhance the educational training and capabilities of the people of Latin America and the Caribbean and to promote better understanding between the United States and Latin America and the Caribbean through programs of cooperation, study, training, and research. Such funds may be used for program and administrative costs for institutions carrying out such programs.
(Pub. L. 99–93, title VI, § 609, Aug. 16, 1985, 99 Stat. 442.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, referred to in subsec. (e), is Pub. L. 87–195, Sept. 4, 1961, 75 Stat. 424. Part I of the Act is classified generally to subchapter I (§ 2151 et seq.) of chapter 32 of this title. For provisions deeming references to subchapter I to include parts IV (§ 2346 et seq.), VI (§ 2348 et seq.), and VIII (§ 2349aa et seq.) of subchapter II of chapter 32, see section 202(b) of Pub. L. 92–226, set out as a note under section 2346 of this title, and sections 2348c and 2349aa–5 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2151 of this title and Tables.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: United States Information Agency (other than Broadcasting Board of Governors and International Broadcasting Bureau) abolished and functions transferred to Secretary of State, see sections 6531 and 6532 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 4712 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4712. Funding of scholarships for fiscal year 1986 and fiscal year 1987
(a) Central American undergraduate scholarship program
The undergraduate scholarship program financed by the United States Information Agency for students from Central America for fiscal year 1986 and fiscal year 1987 shall be conducted in accordance with this chapter.
(b) Scholarships for students from other developing countries
Any funds appropriated to the United States Information Agency for fiscal year 1986 or fiscal year 1987 for any purpose (other than funds appropriated for educational exchange programs under section 2452(a)(1) of this title 1 may be used to carry out this chapter with respect to students from developing countries outside Central America.
(Pub. L. 99–93, title VI, § 612, Aug. 16, 1985, 99 Stat. 443.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: United States Information Agency (other than Broadcasting Board of Governors and International Broadcasting Bureau) abolished and functions transferred to Secretary of State, see sections 6531 and 6532 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 4714 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4714. Feasibility study of training programs in sizable Hispanic populations
No later than December 15, 1985, the Director of the United States Information Agency and the Administrator of the Agency for International Development shall report jointly, to the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, on the feasibility of greater utilization in those two agencies’ scholarship and participant training programs of the United States universities in States bordering Latin American and Caribbean 1 which are located in areas characterized by the presence of sizable Hispanic populations.
(Pub. L. 99–93, title VI, § 614, Aug. 16, 1985, 99 Stat. 444.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: United States Information Agency (other than Broadcasting Board of Governors and International Broadcasting Bureau) abolished and functions transferred to Secretary of State, see sections 6531 and 6532 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 4715 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4715. Compliance with Congressional Budget Act
Any authority provided by this chapter to enter into contracts shall be effective only—
(1) to the extent that the budget authority for the obligation to make outlays, which is created by the contract, has been provided in advance by an appropriation Act; or
(2) to the extent or in such amounts as are provided in advance in appropriation Acts.
(Pub. L. 99–93, title VI, § 615, Aug. 16, 1985, 99 Stat. 444.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Congressional Budget Act, referred to in section catchline, probably means the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, titles I through IX of Pub. L. 93–344, July 12, 1974, 88 Stat. 297, as amended. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 621 of Title 2, The Congress, and Tables.