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15 U.S.C. § 9305 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9305. Prioritization
In carrying out this chapter, the Entity shall focus its support for sustainable chemistry activities on those that achieve, to the highest extent practicable, the goals outlined in the chapter.
(Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title II, § 265, Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3502.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this subtitle”, meaning subtitle E (§§ 261–267) of title II of Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3497, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of subtitle E to the Code, see Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 9306 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9306. Rule of construction
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to alter or amend any State law or action with regard to sustainable chemistry, as defined by the State.
(Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title II, § 266, Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3502.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this subtitle”, meaning subtitle E (§§ 261–267) of title II of Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3497, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of subtitle E to the Code, see Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 9401 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9401. Definitions
In this chapter:
(1) Advisory Committee
The term “Advisory Committee” means the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee established under section 9414(a) of this title.
(2) Agency head
The term “agency head” means the head of any Executive agency (as defined in section 105 of title 5).
(3) Artificial intelligence
The term “artificial intelligence” means a machine-based system that can, for a given set of human-defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations or decisions influencing real or virtual environments. Artificial intelligence systems use machine and human-based inputs to—
(A) perceive real and virtual environments;
(B) abstract such perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and
(C) use model inference to formulate options for information or action.
(4) Community college
The term “community college” means a public institution of higher education at which the highest degree that is predominantly awarded to students is an associate’s degree, including 2-year Tribal Colleges or Universities under section 1059c of title 20 and public 2-year State institutions of higher education.
(5) Initiative
The term “Initiative” means the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative established under section 9411(a) of this title.
(6) Initiative Office
The term “Initiative Office” means the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Office established under section 9412(a) of this title.
(7) Institute
The term “Institute” means an Artificial Intelligence Research Institute described in section 9431(b)(2) of this title.
(8) Institution of higher education
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given the term in section 1001 and section 1002(c) of title 20.
(9) Interagency Committee
The term “Interagency Committee” means the interagency committee established under section 9413(a) of this title.
(10) K-12 education
The term “K-12 education” means elementary school and secondary school education provided by local educational agencies, as such agencies are defined in section 7801 of title 20.
(11) Machine learning
The term “machine learning” means an application of artificial intelligence that is characterized by providing systems the ability to automatically learn and improve on the basis of data or experience, without being explicitly programmed.
(Pub. L. 116–283, div. E, § 5002, Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4523.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this division”, meaning div. E of Pub. L. 116–283, Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4523, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of div. E to the Code, see Short Title note set out below and Tables.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 116–283, div. E, § 5001, Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4523, provided that: “This division [enacting this chapter and section 278h–1 of this title and amending sections 1862i and 1862n–1 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare] may be cited as the ‘National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020’.”
15 U.S.C. § 9441 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9441. Stakeholder outreach
In carrying out the activities under section 278h–1 of this title as amended by title III of this Act,1 the Director shall—
(1) solicit input from university researchers, private sector experts, relevant Federal agencies, Federal laboratories, State, Tribal, and local governments, civil society groups, and other relevant stakeholders;
(2) solicit input from experts in relevant fields of social science, technology ethics, and law; and
(3) provide opportunity for public comment on guidelines and best practices developed as part of the Initiative, as appropriate.
(Pub. L. 116–283, div. E, title LIII, § 5302, Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4539.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 278h–1 of this title as amended by title III of this Act, referred to in text, probably means section 278h–1 of this title as added by title LIII of Pub. L. 116–283, div. E, Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4536.
15 U.S.C. § 9511 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9511. Private sector development
The Under Secretary shall, whenever the Under Secretary determines such action is necessary or appropriate—
(1) provide Federal assistance to minority business enterprises operating in domestic and foreign markets by making available to those business enterprises, either directly or in cooperation with private sector entities, including community-based organizations and national nonprofit organizations—
(A) resources relating to management;
(B) technological and technical assistance;
(C) financial, legal, and marketing services; and
(D) services relating to workforce development;
(2) encourage minority business enterprises to establish joint ventures and projects—
(A) with other minority business enterprises; or
(B) in cooperation with public sector entities or private sector entities, including community-based organizations and national nonprofit organizations, to increase the share of any market activity being performed by minority business enterprises; and
(3) facilitate the efforts of private sector entities and Federal agencies to advance the growth of minority business enterprises.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. K, title I, § 100101, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1449.)
15 U.S.C. § 9512 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9512. Public sector development
The Under Secretary shall, whenever the Under Secretary determines such action is necessary or appropriate—
(1) consult and cooperate with public sector entities for the purpose of leveraging resources available in the jurisdictions of those public sector entities to promote the position of minority business enterprises in the local economies of those public sector entities, including by assisting public sector entities to establish or enhance—
(A) programs to procure goods and services through minority business enterprises and goals for that procurement;
(B) programs offering assistance relating to—
(i) management;
(ii) technology;
(iii) law;
(iv) financing, including accounting;
(v) marketing; and
(vi) workforce development; and
(C) informational programs designed to inform minority business enterprises located in the jurisdictions of those public sector entities about the availability of programs described in this section;
(2) meet with leaders and officials of public sector entities for the purpose of recommending and promoting local administrative and legislative initiatives needed to advance the position of minority business enterprises in the local economies of those public sector entities; and
(3) facilitate the efforts of public sector entities and Federal agencies to advance the growth of minority business enterprises.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. K, title I, § 100102, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1450.)
15 U.S.C. § 9513 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9513. Research and information
(a) In general
In order to achieve the purposes of this chapter, the Under Secretary—
(1) shall—
(A) collect and analyze data, including data relating to the causes of the success or failure of minority business enterprises;
(B) conduct research, studies, and surveys of—
(i) economic conditions generally in the United States; and
(ii) how the conditions described in clause (i) particularly affect the development of minority business enterprises; and
(C) provide outreach, educational services, and technical assistance in, at a minimum, the 5 most commonly spoken languages in the United States to ensure that limited English proficient individuals receive culturally and linguistically appropriate access to the services and information provided by the Agency; and
(2) may perform an evaluation of programs carried out by the Under Secretary that are designed to assist the development of minority business enterprises.
(b) Information clearinghouse
The Under Secretary shall—
(1) establish and maintain an information clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination to relevant parties (including business owners and researchers) of demographic, economic, financial, managerial, and technical data relating to minority business enterprises; and
(2) take such steps as the Under Secretary may determine to be necessary and desirable to—
(A) search for, collect, classify, coordinate, integrate, record, and catalog the data described in paragraph (1); and
(B) in a manner that is consistent with section 552a of title 5, protect the privacy of the minority business enterprises to which the data described in paragraph (1) relates.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. K, title I, § 100103, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1450.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this division”, meaning div. K of Pub. L. 117–58, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1445, which is classified prinicpally to this chapter. For complete classification of division K to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9501 of this title and Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 9521 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9521. Definition
In this part, the term “MBDA Business Center Program” means the program established under section ___113. 1
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. K, title I, § 100111, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1451.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section ___113, referred to in text, probably means section 100113 of Pub. L. 117–58, which is classified to section 9523 of this title.
15 U.S.C. § 9522 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9522. Purpose
The purpose of the MBDA Business Center Program shall be to create a national network of public-private partnerships that—
(1) assist minority business enterprises in—
(A) accessing capital, contracts, and grants; and
(B) creating and maintaining jobs;
(2) provide counseling and mentoring to minority business enterprises; and
(3) facilitate the growth of minority business enterprises by promoting trade.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. K, title I, § 100112, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1451.)
15 U.S.C. § 9523 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9523. Establishment
(a) In general
There is established in the Agency a program—
(1) that shall be known as the MBDA Business Center Program;
(2) that shall be separate and distinct from the efforts of the Under Secretary under section ___101; 1 and
(3) under which the Under Secretary shall make Federal assistance awards to eligible entities to operate MBDA Business Centers, which shall, in accordance with section ___114, 1 provide technical assistance and business development services, or specialty services, to minority business enterprises.
(b) Coverage
The Under Secretary shall take all necessary actions to ensure that the MBDA Business Center Program, in accordance with section ___114, 1 offers the services described in subsection (a)(3) in all regions of the United States.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. K, title I, § 100113, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1451.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section ___101, referred to in subsec. (a)(2), probably means section 100101 of Pub. L. 117–58, which is classified to section 9511 of this title.
Section ___114, referred to in subsecs. (a)(3) and (b), probably means section 100114 of Pub. L. 117–58, which is classified to section 9524 of this title.
15 U.S.C. § 9525 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9525. Minimizing disruptions to existing MBDA Business Center program
The Under Secretary shall ensure that each Federal assistance award made under the Business Centers program of the Agency, as is in effect on the day before November 15, 2021, is carried out in a manner that, to the greatest extent practicable, prevents disruption of any activity carried out under that award.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. K, title I, § 100115, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1455.)
15 U.S.C. § 9526 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9526. Publicity
In carrying out the MBDA Business Center Program, the Under Secretary shall widely publicize the MBDA Business Center Program, including—
(1) on the website of the Agency;
(2) via social media outlets; and
(3) by sharing information relating to the MBDA Business Center Program with community-based organizations, including interpretation groups where necessary, to communicate in the most common languages spoken by the groups served by those organizations.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. K, title I, § 100116, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1455.)
15 U.S.C. § 9541 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9541. Annual diverse business forum on capital formation
(a) Responsibility of Agency
Not later than 18 months after November 15, 2021, and annually thereafter, the Under Secretary shall conduct a Government-business forum to review the current status of problems and programs relating to capital formation by minority business enterprises.
(b) Participation in forum planning
The Under Secretary shall invite the heads of other Federal agencies, such as the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, organizations representing State securities commissioners, representatives of leading minority chambers of commerce, not less than 1 certified owner of a minority business enterprise, business organizations, and professional organizations concerned with capital formation to participate in the planning of each forum conducted under subsection (a).
(c) Preparation of statements and reports
(1) Requests
The Under Secretary may request that any head of a Federal agency, department, or organization, including those described in subsection (b), or any other group or individual, prepare a statement or report to be delivered at any forum conducted under subsection (a).
(2) Cooperation
Any head of a Federal agency, department, or organization who receives a request under paragraph (1) shall, to the greatest extent practicable, cooperate with the Under Secretary to fulfill that request.
(d) Transmittal of proceedings and findings
The Under Secretary shall—
(1) prepare a summary of the proceedings of each forum conducted under subsection (a), which shall include the findings and recommendations of the forum; and
(2) transmit the summary described in paragraph (1) with respect to each forum conducted under subsection (a) to—
(A) the participants in the forum;
(B) Congress; and
(C) the public, through a publicly available website.
(e) Review of findings and recommendations; public statements
(1) In general
A Federal agency to which a finding or recommendation described in subsection (d)(1) relates shall—
(A) review that finding or recommendation; and
(B) promptly after the finding or recommendation is transmitted under subsection (d)(2)(C), issue a public statement—
(i) assessing the finding or recommendation; and
(ii) disclosing the action, if any, the Federal agency intends to take with respect to the finding or recommendation.
(2) Joint statement permitted
If a finding or recommendation described in subsection (d)(1) relates to more than 1 Federal agency, the applicable Federal agencies may, for the purposes of the public statement required under paragraph (1)(B), issue a joint statement.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. K, title II, § 100201, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1455.)
15 U.S.C. § 9542 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9542. Agency study on alternative financing solutions
(a) Purpose
The purpose of this section is to provide information relating to alternative financing solutions to minority business enterprises, as those business enterprises are more likely to struggle in accessing, particularly at affordable rates, traditional sources of capital.
(b) Study and report
Not later than 1 year after November 15, 2021, the Under Secretary shall—
(1) conduct a study on opportunities for providing alternative financing solutions to minority business enterprises; and
(2) submit to Congress, and publish on the website of the Agency, a report describing the findings of the study carried out under paragraph (1).
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. K, title II, § 100202, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1456.)
15 U.S.C. § 9551 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9551. Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1) Appropriate congressional committees
The term “appropriate congressional committees” means—
(A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives.
(2) Eligible entity
The term “eligible entity” means—
(A) a minority-serving institution; or
(B) a consortium of institutions of higher education that is led by a minority-serving institution.
(3) MBDA Rural Business Center
The term “MBDA Rural Business Center” means an MBDA Business Center that provides technical business assistance to minority business enterprises located in rural areas.
(4) MBDA Rural Business Center agreement
The term “MBDA Rural Business Center agreement” means an MBDA Business Center agreement that establishes the terms by which the recipient of the Federal assistance award that is the subject of the agreement shall operate an MBDA Rural Business Center.
(5) Minority-serving institution
The term “minority-serving institution” means an institution described in any of paragraphs (1) through (7) of section 1067q(a) of title 20.
(6) Rural area
The term “rural area” has the meaning given the term in section 1991(a) of title 7.
(7) Rural minority business enterprise
The term “rural minority business enterprise” means a minority business enterprise located in a rural area.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. K, title III, § 100301, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1458.)
15 U.S.C. § 9553 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9553. Report to Congress
Not later than 1 year after November 15, 2021, the Under Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes—
(1) a summary of the efforts of the Under Secretary to provide services to minority business enterprises located in States that lack an MBDA Business Center, as of November 15, 2021, and especially in those States that have significant minority populations; and
(2) recommendations for extending the outreach of the Agency to underserved areas.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. K, title III, § 100303, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1461.)
15 U.S.C. § 9554 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9554. Study and report
(a) In general
The Under Secretary, in coordination with relevant leadership of the Agency and relevant individuals outside of the Department of Commerce, shall conduct a study that addresses the ways in which minority business enterprises can meet gaps in the supply chain of the United States, with a particular focus on the supply chain of advanced manufacturing and essential goods and services.
(b) Report
Not later than 1 year after November 15, 2021, the Under Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes the results of the study conducted under subsection (a), which shall include recommendations regarding the ways in which minority business enterprises can meet gaps in the supply chain of the United States.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. K, title III, § 100304, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1461.)
15 U.S.C. § 9571 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9571. Purpose
The Under Secretary shall establish the Minority Business Enterprises Advisory Council (referred to in this subchapter as the “Council”) to advise and assist the Agency.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. K, title V, § 100501, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1463.)
15 U.S.C. § 9572 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9572. Composition and term
(a) Composition
The Council shall be composed of 9 members of the private sector and 1 representative from each of not fewer than 10 Federal agencies that support or otherwise have duties that relate to business formation, including duties relating to labor development, monetary policy, national security, energy, agriculture, transportation, and housing.
(b) Chair
The Under Secretary shall designate 1 of the private sector members of the Council as the Chair of the Council for a 1-year term.
(c) Term
The Council shall meet at the request of the Under Secretary and members shall serve for a term of 2 years. Members of the Council may be reappointed.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. K, title V, § 100502, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1463.)
15 U.S.C. § 9573 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9573. Duties
(a) In general
The Council shall provide advice to the Under Secretary by—
(1) serving as a source of knowledge and information on developments in areas of the economic and social life of the United States that affect socially or economically disadvantaged business concerns;
(2) providing the Under Secretary with information regarding plans, programs, and activities in the public and private sectors that relate to socially or economically disadvantaged business concerns; and
(3) advising the Under Secretary regarding—
(A) any measures to better achieve the objectives of this chapter; and
(B) problems and matters the Under Secretary refers to the Council.
(b) Capacity
Members of the Council shall not be compensated for service on the Council but may be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5.
(c) Termination
Notwithstanding section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.), the Council shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after November 15, 2021.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. K, title V, § 100503, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1463.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a)(3)(A), was in the original “this division”, meaning div. K of Pub. L. 117–58, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1445, which is classified prinicpally to this chapter. For complete classification of division K to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9501 of this title and Tables.
Section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, referred to in subsec. (c), is section 14 of Pub. L. 92–463, which is set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
15 U.S.C. § 9581 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9581. General duties
The Under Secretary may coordinate, as consistent with law, the plans, programs, and operations of the Federal Government that affect, or may contribute to, the establishment, preservation, and strengthening of socially or economically disadvantaged business concerns.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. K, title VI, § 100601, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1464.)