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22 U.S.C. § 2724 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2724. Fees for commercial services
(a) Authority to charge fee
(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary of State is authorized to charge a fee to cover the actual or estimated cost of providing any person, firm or organization (other than agencies of the United States Government) with commercial services at posts abroad on matters within the authority of the Department of State.
(2) The authority of this section may be exercised only in countries where the Department of Commerce does not perform commercial services for which it collects fees.
(b) Use of fees
Funds collected under the authority of subsection (a) shall be deposited as an offsetting collection to any Department of State appropriation to recover the costs of providing commercial services. Funds deposited under this subsection shall remain available for obligation through September 30 of the fiscal year following the fiscal year in which the funds were deposited.
(Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 841, title I, § 52, as added Pub. L. 103–236, title I, § 136, Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 396; amended Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. B, title XXII, § 2204, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–808.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105–277 inserted at end “Funds deposited under this subsection shall remain available for obligation through September 30 of the fiscal year following the fiscal year in which the funds were deposited.”
22 U.S.C. § 2725 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2725. Fees for use of the George P. Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training Center
The Secretary is authorized to charge a fee for use of the George P. Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training Center of the Department of State. Amounts collected under this section (including reimbursements and surcharges) shall be deposited as an offsetting collection to any Department of State appropriation to recover the costs of such use and shall remain available for obligation until expended.
(Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 841, title I, § 53, as added Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. B, title XXII, § 2205(b), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–809; amended Pub. L. 107–132, § 2(a), Jan. 16, 2002, 115 Stat. 2412.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2002—Pub. L. 107–132 inserted “George P. Shultz” before “National Foreign Affairs Training Center” in section catchline and in text.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Reporting on Pilot Program
text: Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. B, title XXII, § 2205(c), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–809, required the Secretary of State to submit, two years after Oct. 21, 1998, a report to Congress on the number of persons taking advantage of the pilot program established under section 4021 of this title and this section, their business or government affiliations, the amount of fees collected, and the impact of the program on the primary mission of the National Foreign Affairs Training Center, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 107–228, div. A, title III, § 318(3), Sept. 30, 2002, 116 Stat. 1380.
22 U.S.C. § 2732 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2732. Public diplomacy responsibilities of the Department of State
(a) Integral component
The Secretary of State shall make public diplomacy an integral component in the planning and execution of United States foreign policy.
(b) Coordination and development of strategy
The Secretary shall make every effort to—
(1) coordinate, subject to the direction of the President, the public diplomacy activities of Federal agencies; and
(2) coordinate with the Broadcasting Board of Governors to—
(A) develop a comprehensive and coherent strategy for the use of public diplomacy resources; and
(B) develop and articulate long-term measurable objectives for United States public diplomacy.
(c) Objectives
The strategy developed pursuant to subsection (b) shall include public diplomacy efforts targeting developed and developing countries and select and general audiences, using appropriate media to properly explain the foreign policy of the United States to the governments and populations of such countries, with the objectives of increasing support for United States policies and providing news and information. The Secretary shall, through the most effective mechanisms, counter misinformation and propaganda concerning the United States. The Secretary shall continue to articulate the importance of freedom, democracy, and human rights as fundamental principles underlying United States foreign policy goals.
(d) Identification of United States foreign assistance
In cooperation with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and other public and private assistance organizations and agencies, the Secretary should ensure that information relating to foreign assistance provided by the United States, nongovernmental organizations, and private entities of the United States is disseminated widely, and particularly, to the extent practicable, within countries and regions that receive such assistance. The Secretary should ensure that, to the extent practicable, projects funded by USAID not involving commodities, including projects implemented by private voluntary organizations, are identified as provided by the people of the United States.
(Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 841, title I, § 60, as added Pub. L. 108–458, title VII, § 7109(a), Dec. 17, 2004, 118 Stat. 3792.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: Broadcasting Board of Governors renamed United States Agency for Global Media pursuant to section 6204(a)(22) of this title. The renaming was effectuated by notice to congressional appropriations committees dated May 24, 2018, and became effective Aug. 22, 2018.
22 U.S.C. § 2733 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2733. Reemployment of annuitants under the Civil Service Retirement System and Federal Employees’ Retirement System
(a) Authority
The Secretary of State may waive the application of section 8344 or 8468 of title 5 on a case-by-case basis, for employment of an annuitant in a position in the Department of State for which there is exceptional difficulty in recruiting or retaining a qualified employee, or when a temporary emergency hiring need exists.
(b) Procedures
The Secretary should prescribe procedures for the exercise of any authority under subsection (a), including criteria for any exercise of authority and procedures for a delegation of authority.
(c) Annuitants not treated as employees for purposes of retirement benefits
An employee for whom a waiver under this section is in effect shall not be considered an employee for purposes of subchapter III of chapter 83, or chapter 84 of title 5.
(Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 841, title I, § 61, as added Pub. L. 109–234, title I, § 1602(b)(1), June 15, 2006, 120 Stat. 441; amended Pub. L. 111–32, title XI, § 1115(c)(2), June 24, 2009, 123 Stat. 1905; Pub. L. 114–323, title IV, § 405(b), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1929.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Pub. L. 109–234, title I, § 1602(b)(1), June 15, 2006, 120 Stat. 441, which directed that this section be added at the end of title I of the Department of State Basic Authorities Act of 1956, was executed by adding this section at the end of title I of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
heading: Amendments
text: 2016—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 114–323 amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (a) related to authority of the Secretary of State to waive application of provisions of section 8344 or 8468 of title 5 on a case-by-case basis for employment of certain annuitants to facilitate the assignment of persons to Iraq, Pakistan, and Afghanistan or to posts vacated by members of the Service assigned to Iraq, Pakistan, and Afghanistan and terminated the Secretary’s authority as of Oct. 1, 2010.
2009—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 111–32 inserted “, Pakistan,” after “Iraq” in two places.
Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 111–32 substituted “2010” for “2008”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Extension of Authority
text: Extensions of the waiver authority of the Secretary of State under former subsec. (a) of this section (see 2016 Amendment note above) were contained in the following acts:
Pub. L. 114–113, div. K, title VII, § 7034(k)(5), Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 2765.
Pub. L. 113–235, div. J, title VII, § 7034(l)(5), Dec. 16, 2014, 128 Stat. 2625.
Pub. L. 113–76, div. K, title VII, § 7034(m)(5), Jan. 17, 2014, 128 Stat. 515.
Pub. L. 112–74, div. I, title VII, § 7034(m)(5), Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 1216.
22 U.S.C. § 2734a (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2734a. Authorities related to personnel
(a) Extension of certain Foreign Service benefits
The Secretary, or the head of any agency with respect to personnel of that agency, may extend to any individuals assigned, detailed, or deployed to carry out reconstruction and stabilization activities pursuant to section 2734 of this title (as added by section 1605 1 of this title), the benefits or privileges set forth in sections 3973, 4024, and 4081 of this title to the same extent and manner that such benefits and privileges are extended to members of the Foreign Service.
(b) Authority regarding details
The Secretary is authorized to accept details or assignments of any personnel, and any employee of a State or local government, on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis for the purpose of carrying out this title,1 and the head of any agency is authorized to detail or assign personnel of such agency on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis to the Department of State for purposes of section 2734 of this title, as added by section 1605 1 of this title.
(Pub. L. 110–417, [div. A], title XVI, § 1606, Oct. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 4656.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 1605 of this title, referred to in text, means section 1605 of title XVI of Pub. L. 110–417.
This title, the first time appearing in subsec. (b), means title XVI of Pub. L. 110–417, [div. A], Oct. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 4652, known as the Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act of 2008, which enacted this section, sections 2368 and 2734 of this title, and provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 2151 and 2368 of this title. For complete classification of this title to the Code, see Short Title of 2008 Amendment note set out under section 2151 of this title and Tables.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Definitions
text: Pub. L. 110–417, [div. A], title XVI, § 1603, Oct. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 4653, provided that:
“In this title [enacting this section, sections 2368 and 2734 of this title, and provisions set out as notes under sections 2151 and 2368 of this title]:
“(1) Administrator.—
The term ‘Administrator’ means the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development.
“(2) Agency.—
The term ‘agency’ means any entity included in chapter 1 of title 5, United States Code.
“(3) Appropriate congressional committees.—
The term ‘appropriate congressional committees’ means the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.
“(4) Department.—
Except as otherwise provided in this title, the term ‘Department’ means the Department of State.
“(5) Personnel.—
The term ‘personnel’ means individuals serving in any service described in section 2101 of title 5, United States Code, other than in the legislative or judicial branch.
“(6) Secretary.—
The term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary of State.”
22 U.S.C. § 2734b (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2734b. Report on diversity recruitment, employment, retention, and promotion
(a) In general
The Secretary should provide oversight to the employment, retention, and promotion of traditionally underrepresented minority groups.
(b) Additional recruitment and outreach required
The Department should conduct recruitment activities that—
(1) develop and implement effective mechanisms to ensure that the Department is able effectively to recruit and retain highly qualified candidates from a wide diversity of institutions; and
(2) improve and expand recruitment and outreach programs at minority-serving institutions.
(c) Report
Not later than 180 days after December 16, 2016, and quadrennially thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a comprehensive report that describes the efforts, consistent with existing law, including procedures, effects, and results of the Department since the period covered by the prior such report, to promote equal opportunity and inclusion for all American employees in direct hire and personal service contractors status, particularly employees of the Foreign Service, including equal opportunity for all traditionally underrepresented minority groups.
(Pub. L. 114–323, title IV, § 410, Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1931.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Definitions
text: For definitions of “Secretary”, “Department”, and “Foreign Service” as used in this section, see section 2 of Pub. L. 114–323, set out as a note under section 2651 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 2734c (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2734c. Employee assignment restrictions
(a) Appeal of assignment restriction
The Secretary shall establish a right and process for employees to appeal any assignment restriction or preclusion.
(b) Certification
Upon full implementation of a right and process for employees to appeal an assignment restriction or preclusion under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committee 1 a report that—
(1) certifies that such process has been fully implemented;
(2) includes a detailed description of such process; and
(3) details the number and nature of assignment restrictions and preclusions for the previous 3 years.
(c) Notice
The Secretary shall—
(1) publish in the Foreign Affairs Manual information relating to the right and process established pursuant to subsection (a); and
(2) include a reference to such publication in the report required under subsection (b).
(Pub. L. 114–323, title IV, § 414, Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1932.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section is comprised of section 414 of Pub. L. 114–323. Subsec. (d) of section 414 of Pub. L. 114–323 amended section 3982 of this title.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Definitions
text: For definitions of “Secretary” and “appropriate congressional committee[s]” as used in this section, see section 2 of Pub. L. 114–323, set out as a note under section 2651 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 2734d (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2734d. Recruitment and retention of individuals who have lived, worked, or studied in predominantly Muslim countries or communities
(a) Findings
Congress finds that successful engagement, including robust public diplomacy, with predominantly Muslim countries and communities is critical for achieving United States foreign policy objectives.
(b) Sense of Congress
It is the sense of Congress that the Department should recruit more employees that have a personal background in, and thorough understating 1 of, the cultures, languages, and history of the Middle East and wider Muslim world.
(c) Recruitment and retention of certain individuals
The Secretary shall make every effort to recruit and retain individuals that have lived, worked, or studied in predominantly Muslim countries or communities, including individuals who have studied at an Islamic institution of higher learning.
(Pub. L. 114–323, title VII, § 713, Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1945.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Definitions
text: For definitions of “Department” and “Secretary” as used in this section, see section 2 of Pub. L. 114–323, set out as a note under section 2651 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 2754 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2754. Purposes for which military sales or leases by the United States are authorized; report to Congress
Defense articles and defense services shall be sold or leased by the United States Government under this chapter to friendly countries solely for internal security, for legitimate self-defense, for preventing or hindering the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and of the means of delivering such weapons, to permit the recipient country to participate in regional or collective arrangements or measures consistent with the Charter of the United Nations, or otherwise to permit the recipient country to participate in collective measures requested by the United Nations for the purpose of maintaining or restoring international peace and security, or for the purpose of enabling foreign military forces in less developed friendly countries to construct public works and to engage in other activities helpful to the economic and social development of such friendly countries. It is the sense of the Congress that such foreign military forces should not be maintained or established solely for civic action activities and that such civic action activities not significantly detract from the capability of the military forces to perform their military missions and be coordinated with and form part of the total economic and social development effort: Provided, That none of the funds contained in this authorization shall be used to guarantee, or extend credit, or participate in an extension of credit in connection with any sale of sophisticated weapons systems, such as missile systems and jet aircraft for military purposes, to any underdeveloped country other than Greece, Turkey, Iran, Israel, the Republic of China, the Philippines and Korea unless the President determines that such financing is important to the national security of the United States and reports within thirty days each such determination to the Congress.
(Pub. L. 90–629, ch. 1, § 4, Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1322; Pub. L. 97–113, title I, § 109(b)(3), Dec. 29, 1981, 95 Stat. 1526; Pub. L. 107–228, div. B, title XII, § 1202(a), Sept. 30, 2002, 116 Stat. 1427.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 90–629, Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1321, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2751 of this title and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 2002—Pub. L. 107–228 inserted “for preventing or hindering the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and of the means of delivering such weapons,” after “legitimate self-defense,” in first sentence.
1981—Pub. L. 97–113 substituted “sold or leased” for “sold” in first sentence.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective July 1, 1968, see section 41 of Pub. L. 90–629, set out as a note under section 2751 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 2756 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2756. Foreign intimidation and harassment of individuals in United States
No letters of offer may be issued, no credits or guarantees may be extended, and no export licenses may be issued under this chapter with respect to any country determined by the President to be engaged in a consistent pattern of acts of intimidation or harassment directed against individuals in the United States. The President shall report any such determination promptly to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, and to the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.
(Pub. L. 90–629, ch. 1, § 6, as added Pub. L. 97–113, title I, § 115, Dec. 29, 1981, 95 Stat. 1528; amended Pub. L. 113–276, title II, § 208(a)(1), Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 2992.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 90–629, Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1321, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2751 of this title and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 2014—Pub. L. 113–276 substituted “the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, and” for “the Speaker of the House of Representatives and”.
22 U.S.C. § 2769 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2769. Foreign military construction sales
The President may sell design and construction services to any eligible foreign country or international organization if such country or international organization agrees to pay in United States dollars not less than the full cost to the United States Government of furnishing such services. Payment shall be made to the United States Government in advance of the performance of such services by officers or employees of the United States Government. The President may, without requirement for charge to any appropriation or contract authorization otherwise provided, enter into contracts for the procurement of design and construction services for sale under this section if such country or international organization provides the United States Government with a dependable undertaking (1) to pay the full amount of such contract which will assure the United States Government against any loss on the contract, and (2) to make funds available in such amounts and at such time as may be required to meet the payments required by the contract and any damages and costs that may accrue from the cancellation of such contract, in advance of the time such payments, damages, or costs are due.
(Pub. L. 90–629, ch. 2A, § 29, as added Pub. L. 96–533, title I, § 105(a), Dec. 16, 1980, 94 Stat. 3133.)
heading: Executive Documents
heading: Delegation of Functions
text: For delegation of functions of the President under this section, see section 1(d) of Ex. Ord. No. 13637, Mar. 8, 2013, 78 F.R. 16129, set out as a note under section 2751 of this title. Functions were previously delegated by Ex. Ord. No. 11958, which was formerly set out as a note under section 2751 of this title and was revoked, subject to a savings provision, by section 4 of Ex. Ord. No. 13637.