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38 U.S.C. § 6301 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 6301. Purpose; definitions
(a) Purpose.—
The Congress declares that—
(1) the outreach services program authorized by this subchapter is for the purpose of ensuring that all veterans (especially those who have been recently discharged or released from active military, naval, air, or space service, or from a reserve component, and those who are eligible for readjustment or other benefits and services under laws administered by the Department) are provided timely and appropriate assistance to aid and encourage them in applying for and obtaining such benefits and services in order that they may achieve a rapid social and economic readjustment to civilian life and obtain a higher standard of living for themselves and their dependents; and
(2) the outreach services program authorized by this subchapter is for the purpose of charging the Department with the affirmative duty of seeking out eligible veterans and eligible dependents and providing them with such services.
(b) Definitions.—
For the purposes of this subchapter—
(1) the term “outreach” means the act or process of reaching out in a systematic manner to proactively provide information, services, and benefits counseling to veterans, and to the spouses, children, and parents of veterans who may be eligible to receive benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary, to ensure that such individuals are fully informed about, and receive assistance in applying for, such benefits;
(2) the term “other governmental programs” includes all programs under State or local laws as well as all programs under Federal law other than those authorized by this title; and
(3) the term “eligible dependent” means a spouse, surviving spouse, child, or dependent parent of a person who served in the active military, naval, air, or space service.
(Added Pub. L. 109–233, title IV, § 402(a), June 15, 2006, 120 Stat. 407; amended Pub. L. 110–181, div. A, title XVII, § 1710, Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 494; Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, § 926(a)(58), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3830; Pub. L. 117–205, § 2(b)(2), Oct. 17, 2022, 136 Stat. 2233.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 7721 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 109–233.
heading: Amendments
text: 2022—Pub. L. 117–205 substituted “this subchapter” for “this chapter” wherever appearing.
2021—Subsecs. (a)(1), (b)(3). Pub. L. 116–283 “air, or space service” for “or air service”.
2008—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 110–181, § 1710(a), inserted “, or from a reserve component,” after ”active military, naval, or air service”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 110–181, § 1710(b), added par. (1) and redesignated former pars. (1) and (2) as (2) and (3), respectively.
38 U.S.C. § 6304 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 6304. Veterans assistance offices
(a) In General.—
The Secretary shall establish and maintain veterans assistance offices at such places throughout the United States and its territories and possessions, and in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as the Secretary determines to be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter. The Secretary may maintain such offices on such military installations located elsewhere as the Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of Defense and taking into account recommendations, if any, of the Secretary of Labor, determines to be necessary to carry out such purposes.
(b) Location of Offices.—
In establishing and maintaining such offices, the Secretary shall give due regard to—
(1) the geographical distribution of veterans recently discharged or released from active military, naval, air, or space service;
(2) the special needs of educationally disadvantaged veterans (including their need for accessibility of outreach services); and
(3) the necessity of providing appropriate outreach services in less populated areas.
(Added Pub. L. 109–233, title IV, § 402(a), June 15, 2006, 120 Stat. 409; amended Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, § 926(a)(60), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3830; Pub. L. 117–205, § 2(b)(2), Oct. 17, 2022, 136 Stat. 2233.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 7723 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 109–233.
heading: Amendments
text: 2022—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 117–205 substituted “this subchapter” for “this chapter”.
2021—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 116–283 substituted “air, or space service” for “or air service”.
38 U.S.C. § 6305 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 6305. Outstationing of counseling and outreach personnel
The Secretary may station employees of the Department at locations other than Department offices, including educational institutions, to provide—
(1) counseling and other assistance regarding benefits under this title to veterans and other persons eligible for benefits under this title; and
(2) outreach services under this subchapter.
(Added Pub. L. 109–233, title IV, § 402(a), June 15, 2006, 120 Stat. 409; amended Pub. L. 117–205, § 2(b)(2), Oct. 17, 2022, 136 Stat. 2233.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 7724 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 109–233.
heading: Amendments
text: 2022—Par. (2). Pub. L. 117–205 substituted “this subchapter” for “this chapter”.
38 U.S.C. § 6306 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 6306. Use of other agencies
(a) In carrying out this subchapter, the Secretary shall arrange with the Secretary of Labor for the State employment service to match the particular qualifications of an eligible veteran or eligible dependent with an appropriate job or job training opportunity, including, where possible, arrangements for outstationing the State employment personnel who provide such assistance at appropriate facilities of the Department.
(b) In carrying out this subchapter, the Secretary shall, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, actively seek to promote the development and establishment of employment opportunities, training opportunities, and other opportunities for veterans, with particular emphasis on the needs of veterans with service-connected disabilities and other eligible veterans, taking into account applicable rates of unemployment and the employment emphases set forth in chapter 42 of this title.
(c) In carrying out this subchapter, the Secretary shall cooperate with and use the services of any Federal department or agency or any State or local governmental agency or recognized national or other organization.
(d) In carrying out this subchapter, the Secretary shall, where appropriate, make referrals to any Federal department or agency or State or local governmental unit or recognized national or other organization.
(e) In carrying out this subchapter, the Secretary may furnish available space and office facilities for the use of authorized representatives of such governmental unit or other organization providing services.
(f) In carrying out this subchapter, the Secretary shall conduct and provide for studies, in consultation with appropriate Federal departments and agencies, to determine the most effective program design to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.
(Added Pub. L. 109–233, title IV, § 402(a), June 15, 2006, 120 Stat. 409; amended Pub. L. 117–205, § 2(b)(2), Oct. 17, 2022, 136 Stat. 2233.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 7725 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 109–233.
heading: Amendments
text: 2022—Pub. L. 117–205 substituted “this subchapter” for “this chapter” wherever appearing.
38 U.S.C. § 6307 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 6307. Outreach for eligible dependents
(a) Needs of Dependents.—
In carrying out this subchapter, the Secretary shall ensure that the needs of eligible dependents are fully addressed.
(b) Information as to Availability of Outreach Services for Dependents.—
The Secretary shall ensure that the availability of outreach services and assistance for eligible dependents under this subchapter is made known through a variety of means, including the Internet, announcements in veterans publications, and announcements to the media.
(Added Pub. L. 109–233, title IV, § 402(a), June 15, 2006, 120 Stat. 410; amended Pub. L. 117–205, § 2(b)(2), Oct. 17, 2022, 136 Stat. 2233.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 7727 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 109–233.
heading: Amendments
text: 2022—Pub. L. 117–205 substituted “this subchapter” for “this chapter” in subsecs. (a) and (b).
38 U.S.C. § 6320 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 6320. Solid Start program
(a) In General.—
The Secretary shall carry out a program, to be known as the “Solid Start program”, under which the Secretary shall—
(1) build the capacity of the Department to efficiently and effectively respond to the queries and needs of veterans who have recently separated from the Armed Forces; and
(2) systemically integrate and coordinate efforts to assist veterans, including efforts—
(A) to proactively reach out to newly separated veterans to inform them of their eligibility for programs of and benefits provided by the Department; and
(B) to connect veterans in crisis to resources that address their immediate needs.
(b) Activities of the Solid Start Program.—
(1) The Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, shall carry out the Solid Start program of the Department by—
(A) collecting up-to-date contact information during transition classes or separation counseling for all members of the Armed Forces who are separating from the Armed Forces, while explaining the existence and purpose of the Solid Start program;
(B) calling each veteran, regardless of separation type or characterization of service, three times within the first year after separation of the veteran from the Armed Forces;
(C) providing information about the Solid Start program on the website of the Department and in materials of the Department, especially transition booklets and other resources;
(D) ensuring calls are truly tailored to the needs of each veteran’s unique situation by conducting quality assurance tests;
(E) prioritizing outreach to veterans who have accessed mental health resources prior to separation from the Armed Forces;
(F) providing women veterans with information that is tailored to their specific health care and benefit needs;
(G) as feasible, providing information on access to State and local resources, including Vet Centers and veterans service organizations; and
(H) gathering and analyzing data assessing the effectiveness of the Solid Start program.
(2) The Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, may carry out the Solid Start program by—
(A) encouraging members of the Armed Forces who are transitioning to civilian life to authorize alternate points of contact who can be reached should the member be unavailable during the first year following the separation of the member from the Armed Forces; and
(B) following up missed phone calls with tailored mailings to ensure the veteran still receives similar information.
(3) In this subsection:
(A) The term “Vet Center” has the meaning given that term in section 1712A(h) of this title.
(B) The term “veterans service organization” means an organization recognized by the Secretary for the representation of veterans under section 5902 of this title.
(Added Pub. L. 117–205, § 2(a), Oct. 17, 2022, 136 Stat. 2232.)
44 U.S.C. § 301 (PUBLIC PRINTING AND DOCUMENTS)
§ 301. Director of the Government Publishing Office: appointment
(a) The President of the United States shall nominate and, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoint a suitable person to take charge of and manage the Government Publishing Office. The title shall be Director of the Government Publishing Office.
(b) The Director shall be appointed for a term of 10 years.
(c) An individual appointed to the position of Director, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, may be reappointed to that position in accordance with subsections (a) and (b).
(Pub. L. 90–620, Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1239; Pub. L. 92–310, title II, § 210(a)(1), (2), June 6, 1972, 86 Stat. 204; Pub. L. 113–235, div. H, title I, § 1301(b), (c), (g), Dec. 16, 2014, 128 Stat. 2537, 2538; Pub. L. 117–213, § 1(a), Oct. 17, 2022, 136 Stat. 2251.)
heading: Historical and Revision Notes
text: Based on 44 U.S. Code, 1964 ed., § 31 (Jan. 12, 1895, ch. 23, § 17, 28 Stat. 603; June 12, 1917, ch. 27, § 1, 40 Stat. 173; Feb. 20, 1923, ch. 98, 42 Stat. 1278; Mar. 4, 1925, ch. 549, § 1, 43 Stat. 1299; May 29, 1928, ch. 909, 45 Stat. 1006).
Changes are made in phraseology.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2022—Pub. L. 117–213 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and added subsecs. (b) and (c).
2014—Pub. L. 113–235, § 1301(g), struck out “, who must be a practical printer and versed in the art of bookbinding,” after “suitable person” and substituted “The” for “His”.
Pub. L. 113–235, § 1301(c), substituted “Director of the Government Publishing Office” for “Public Printer” in section catchline and text.
1972—Pub. L. 92–310 struck out “; bond” in section catchline, and provisions from text which required the Public Printer to give a bond in the sum of $25,000.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: Pub. L. 113–235, div. H, title I, § 1301(d), Dec. 16, 2014, 128 Stat. 2537, provided that: “Any reference in any law other than in title 44, United States Code, or in any rule, regulation, certificate, directive, instruction, or other official paper in force on the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 16, 2014] to the Public Printer shall be considered to refer and apply to the Director of the Government Publishing Office.”
heading: Application of 2022 Amendment to Incumbent
text: Pub. L. 117–213, § 1(b), Oct. 17, 2022, 136 Stat. 2251, provided that:
“If there is an individual serving in the position of Director of the Government Publishing Office, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, on the date of enactment of this Act [Oct. 17, 2022]—
“(1) the amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to the appointment of such individual; and
“(2) the term of the individual for purposes of subsection (b) of section 301 of title 44, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall be considered to have started on the date on which the individual assumed the office of Director of the Government Publishing Office.”
10 U.S.C. § 1090a (ARMED FORCES)
§ 1090a. Identifying and treating eating disorders.1
(a) Identification, Treatment, and Rehabilitation.—
The Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Homeland Security with respect to the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a service in the Navy, shall prescribe regulations, implement procedures using each practical and available method, and provide necessary facilities to identify, treat, and rehabilitate members of the armed forces who have an eating disorder.
(b) Facilities Available.—
(1) In this section, the term “necessary facilities” includes facilities that provide the services specified in section 1079(r)(1) of this title.
(2) Consistent with section 1079(r)(1)(B) of this title, residential services shall be provided to a member pursuant to this section only if the member has a primary diagnosis of an eating disorder and treatment at such facility is medically indicated for treatment of that eating disorder.
(c) Eating Disorder Defined.—
In this section, the term “eating disorder” has the meaning given that term in section 1079(r) of this title.
(Added Pub. L. 117–81, div. A, title VII, § 701(c)(1)(B), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 1778.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 2022, see section 701(d) of Pub. L. 117–81, set out as an Effective Date of 2021 Amendment note under section 1079 of this title.
28 U.S.C. § 1611 (JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE)
§ 1611. Certain types of property immune from execution
(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1610 of this chapter, the property of those organizations designated by the President as being entitled to enjoy the privileges, exemptions, and immunities provided by the International Organizations Immunities Act shall not be subject to attachment or any other judicial process impeding the disbursement of funds to, or on the order of, a foreign state as the result of an action brought in the courts of the United States or of the States.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1610 of this chapter, the property of a foreign state shall be immune from attachment and from execution, if—
(1) the property is that of a foreign central bank or monetary authority held for its own account, unless such bank or authority, or its parent foreign government, has explicitly waived its immunity from attachment in aid of execution, or from execution, notwithstanding any withdrawal of the waiver which the bank, authority or government may purport to effect except in accordance with the terms of the waiver; or
(2) the property is, or is intended to be, used in connection with a military activity and
(A) is of a military character, or
(B) is under the control of a military authority or defense agency.
(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1610 of this chapter, the property of a foreign state shall be immune from attachment and from execution in an action brought under section 302 of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 to the extent that the property is a facility or installation used by an accredited diplomatic mission for official purposes.
(Added Pub. L. 94–583, § 4(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2897; amended Pub. L. 104–114, title III, § 302(e), Mar. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 818.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The International Organizations Immunities Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is title I of act Dec. 29, 1945, ch. 652, 59 Stat. 669, which is classified principally to subchapter XVIII (§ 288 et seq.) of chapter 7 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 288 of Title 22 and Tables.
Section 302 of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996, referred to in subsec. (c), is section 302 of Pub. L. 104–114, which amended this section and enacted section 6082 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.
heading: Amendments
text: 1996—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 104–114 added subsec. (c).
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1996 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 104–114 effective Aug. 1, 1996, or date determined pursuant to suspension authority of President under section 6085(b) or (c) of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse, see section 6085 of Title 22.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective 90 days after Oct. 21, 1976, see section 8 of Pub. L. 94–583, set out as a note under section 1602 of this title.
28 U.S.C. § 3701 (JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE)
§ 3701. Definitions
For purposes of this chapter—
(1) the term “amateur sports organization” means—
(A) a person or governmental entity that sponsors, organizes, schedules, or conducts a competitive game in which one or more amateur athletes participate, or
(B) a league or association of persons or governmental entities described in subparagraph (A),
(2) the term “governmental entity” means a State, a political subdivision of a State, or an entity or organization, including an entity or organization described in section 4(5) of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2703(5)), that has governmental authority within the territorial boundaries of the United States, including on lands described in section 4(4) of such Act (25 U.S.C. 2703(4)),
(3) the term “professional sports organization” means—
(A) a person or governmental entity that sponsors, organizes, schedules, or conducts a competitive game in which one or more professional athletes participate, or
(B) a league or association of persons or governmental entities described in subparagraph (A),
(4) the term “person” has the meaning given such term in section 1 of title 1, and
(5) the term “State” means any of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, or any territory or possession of the United States.
(Added Pub. L. 102–559, § 2(a), Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 4227.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Constitutionality
text: For information regarding the constitutionality of certain provisions of this chapter, see the Table of Laws Held Unconstitutional in Whole or in Part by the Supreme Court on the Constitution Annotated website, constitution.congress.gov.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Pub. L. 102–559, § 3, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 4229, provided that: “This Act [enacting this chapter and provisions set out as a note under section 1 of this title] shall take effect on January 1, 1993.”
50 U.S.C. § 96 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 96. Repealed. Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, § 53, 70A Stat. 641
text: Section, act July 15, 1939, ch. 283, 53 Stat. 1042, related to purchase by Secretary of War of equipment for experimental and test purposes. See section 4023 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
50 U.S.C. § 1863 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 1863. Congressional oversight
(a) On a semiannual basis, the Attorney General shall fully inform the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate concerning all requests for records under this subchapter.
(b) On a semiannual basis, the Attorney General shall provide to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report setting forth with respect to the preceding 6-month period—
(1) the total number of applications made for orders approving requests for records under this subchapter; and
(2) the total number of such orders either granted, modified, or denied.
(Pub. L. 95–511, title V, § 503, as added Pub. L. 105–272, title VI, § 602, Oct. 20, 1998, 112 Stat. 2412; Pub. L. 109–177, title I, § 102(b)(1), Mar. 9, 2006, 120 Stat. 195; Pub. L. 111–118, div. B, § 1004(a), Dec. 19, 2009, 123 Stat. 3470; Pub. L. 111–141, § 1(a), Feb. 27, 2010, 124 Stat. 37; Pub. L. 112–3, § 2(a), Feb. 25, 2011, 125 Stat. 5; Pub. L. 112–14, § 2(a), May 26, 2011, 125 Stat. 216; Pub. L. 114–23, title VII, § 705(a), (c), June 2, 2015, 129 Stat. 300; Pub. L. 116–69, div. B, title VII, § 1703(a), Nov. 21, 2019, 133 Stat. 1143.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Pub. L. 116–69 amended directory language of Pub. L. 109–177, § 102(b)(1). See 2006 Amendment note below.
2015—Pub. L. 114–23, § 705(a), (c), amended directory language of Pub. L. 109–177, § 102(b)(1). See 2006 Amendment note below.
2011—Pub. L. 112–14 amended directory language of Pub. L. 109–177, § 102(b)(1). See 2006 Amendment note below.
Pub. L. 112–3 amended directory language of Pub. L. 109–177, § 102(b)(1). See 2006 Amendment note below.
2010—Pub. L. 111–141 amended directory language of Pub. L. 109–177, § 102(b)(1). See 2006 Amendment note below.
2009—Pub. L. 111–118 amended directory language of Pub. L. 109–177, § 102(b)(1). See 2006 Amendment note below.
2006—Pub. L. 109–177, § 102(b)(1), revived this section to read as it read on Oct. 25, 2001.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Revival
text: Section, which had been repealed by Pub. L. 107–56, title II, § 215, Oct. 26, 2001, 115 Stat. 287, was revived by section 102(b)(1) of Pub. L. 109–177 effective Mar. 15, 2020, except that former provisions to continue in effect with respect to any particular foreign intelligence investigation that began before Mar. 15, 2020, or with respect to any particular offense or potential offense that began or occurred before Mar. 15, 2020, see section 102(b) of Pub. L. 109–177, set out as an Effective Date of 2006 Amendment note under section 1805 of this title.