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42 U.S.C. § 19134 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19134. Advisory committee on engineering biology research and development
(a) In general
The agency co-chair of the interagency committee established under section 19133 of this title shall, in consultation with the Office of Science and Technology Policy, designate or establish an advisory committee on engineering biology research and development (in this section referred to as the “advisory committee”) to be composed of not fewer than 12 members, including representatives of research and academic institutions, industry, and nongovernmental entities, who are qualified to provide advice on the Initiative.
(b) Assessment
The advisory committee shall assess the following:
(1) The current state of United States competitiveness in engineering biology, including the scope and scale of United States investments in engineering biology research and development in the international context.
(2) Current market barriers to commercialization of engineering biology products, processes, and tools in the United States.
(3) Progress made in implementing the Initiative.
(4) The need to revise the Initiative.
(5) The balance of activities and funding across the Initiative.
(6) Whether the strategic plan developed or updated by the interagency committee established under section 19133 of this title is helping to maintain United States leadership in engineering biology.
(7) Whether ethical, legal, environmental, safety, security, and other appropriate societal issues are adequately addressed by the Initiative.
(c) Reports
Beginning not later than two years after August 9, 2022, and not less frequently than once every five years thereafter, the advisory committee shall submit to the President, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate, a report on the following:
(1) The findings of the advisory committee’s assessment under subsection (b).
(2) The advisory committee’s recommendations for ways to improve the Initiative.
(d) Application of Federal Advisory Committee Act
Section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) 1 shall not apply to the advisory committee.
(e) Termination
The advisory committee established under subsection (a) shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after August 9, 2022.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title IV, § 10404, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1605.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, referred to in subsec. (d), is section 14 of Pub. L. 92–463, which was set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, and was repealed and restated as section 1013 of Title 5 by Pub. L. 117–286, §§ 3(a), 7, Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4204, 4361.
49 U.S.C. § 354 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 354. Investigative authority of Inspector General
(a) In General.—
The statutory authority of the Inspector General of the Department of Transportation includes authority to conduct, pursuant to Federal criminal statutes, investigations of allegations that a person or entity has engaged in fraudulent or other criminal activity relating to the programs and operations of the Department or its operating administrations.
(b) Regulated Entities.—
The authority to conduct investigations referred to in subsection (a) extends to any person or entity subject to the laws and regulations of the Department or its operating administrations, whether or not they are recipients of funds from the Department or its operating administrations.
(Added and amended Pub. L. 108–168, § 8(a), (b)(1), Dec. 6, 2003, 117 Stat. 2034.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: The text of section 228 of Pub. L. 106–159, formerly set out as a note under section 4 of the Inspector General Act of 1978, Pub. L. 95–452, formerly set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, which was transferred to this section, redesignated as text of section, and amended by Pub. L. 108–168, § 8(a), (b)(1), was based on Pub. L. 106–159, title II, § 228, Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1773.
heading: Amendments
text: 2003—Pub. L. 108–168 renumbered section 228 of Pub. L. 106–159 as this section and substituted “Investigative authority of Inspector General” for “DOT Authority” in section catchline. See Codification note above.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Deposit of Forfeited Funds
text: Pub. L. 113–235, div. K, title I, Dec. 16, 2014, 128 Stat. 2724, provided in part: “That hereafter funds transferred to the Office of the Inspector General through forfeiture proceedings or from the Department of Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund or the Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund, as a participating agency, as an equitable share from the forfeiture of property in investigations in which the Office of Inspector General participates, or through the granting of a Petition for Remission or Mitigation, shall be deposited to the credit of this account [Office of Inspector General, Salaries and Expenses] for law enforcement activities authorized under the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended [see 5 U.S.C. 401 et seq.], to remain available until expended.”
Similar provisions were contained in the following prior appropriation act:
Pub. L. 113–76, div. L, title I, Jan. 17, 2014, 128 Stat. 600.
38 U.S.C. § 1705A (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 1705A. Management of health care: information regarding health-plan contracts
(a) In General.—
(1) Any individual who seeks hospital care or medical services under this chapter shall provide to the Secretary such current information as the Secretary may require to identify any health-plan contract under which such individual is covered.
(2) The information required to be provided to the Secretary under paragraph (1) with respect to a health-plan contract shall include, as applicable, the following:
(A) The name of the entity providing coverage under the health-plan contract.
(B) If coverage under the health-plan contract is in the name of an individual other than the individual required to provide information under this section, the name of the policy holder of the health-plan contract.
(C) The identification number for the health-plan contract.
(D) The group code for the health-plan contract.
(b) Action To Collect Information.—
The Secretary may take such action as the Secretary considers appropriate to collect the information required under subsection (a).
(c) Effect on Services From Department.—
The Secretary may not deny any services under this chapter to an individual solely due to the fact that the individual fails to provide information required under subsection (a).
(d) Health-Plan Contract Defined.—
In this section, the term “health-plan contract” has the meaning given that term in section 1725(h) of this title.
(Added Pub. L. 114–315, title VI, § 604(a), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1571; amended Pub. L. 117–328, div. U, title I, § 142(c)(1), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5424.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2022—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 117–328 substituted “section 1725(h)” for “section 1725(f)”.
38 U.S.C. § 1722C (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 1722C. Copayments: prohibition on collection of copayments for first three mental health care outpatient visits of veterans
(a) Prohibition.—
Except as provided in subsection (b), notwithstanding section 1710(g) of this title or any other provision of law, the Secretary may not impose or collect a copayment for the first three mental health care outpatient visits of a veteran in a calendar year for which the veteran would otherwise be required to pay a copayment under the laws administered by the Secretary.
(b) Copayment for Medications.—
The prohibition under subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to the imposition or collection of copayments for medications pursuant to section 1722A of this title.
(c) Mental Health Care Outpatient Visit Defined.—
In this section, the term “mental health care outpatient visit” means an outpatient visit with a qualified mental health professional for the primary purpose of seeking mental health care or treatment for substance abuse disorder.
(d) Sunset.—
This section shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of the Joseph Maxwell Cleland and Robert Joseph Dole Memorial Veterans Benefits and Health Care Improvement Act of 2022.
(Added Pub. L. 117–328, div. U, title I, § 193A(a), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5440.)
heading: Applicability of Section
text: Section applicable with respect to mental health care outpatient visits occurring on or after the date that is 180 days after Dec. 29, 2022. See Effective Date of 2022 Amendment note below.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The date of the enactment of the Joseph Maxwell Cleland and Robert Joseph Dole Memorial Veterans Benefits and Health Care Improvement Act of 2022, referred to in subsec. (d), is the date of enactment of Pub. L. 117–328, which was approved Dec. 29, 2022.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2023 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 117–328, div. U, title I, § 193A(b), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5440, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [enacting this section] shall apply with respect to mental health care outpatient visits occurring on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 29, 2022].”
38 U.S.C. § 2401 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 2401. Advisory Committee on Cemeteries and Memorials
There shall be appointed by the Secretary an Advisory Committee on Cemeteries and Memorials. The Secretary shall advise and consult with the Committee from time to time with respect to the administration of the cemeteries for which the Secretary is responsible, and with respect to the selection of cemetery sites, the erection of appropriate memorials, and the adequacy of Federal burial benefits. The Committee shall make periodic reports and recommendations to the Secretary and to Congress.
(Added Pub. L. 93–43, § 2(a), June 18, 1973, 87 Stat. 75, § 1001; amended Pub. L. 99–576, title VII, § 701(53), Oct. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 3295; Pub. L. 101–237, title III, § 313(b)(1), Dec. 18, 1989, 103 Stat. 2077; renumbered § 2401, Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 406.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1991—Pub. L. 102–83 renumbered section 1001 of this title as this section.
1989—Pub. L. 101–237 substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” wherever appearing.
1986—Pub. L. 99–576 substituted “the Administrator” for “he” before “is responsible”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Termination of Reporting Requirements
text: For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions of law requiring submittal to Congress of any annual, semiannual, or other regular periodic report listed in House Document No. 103–7 (in which a periodic report to Congress on the Advisory Committee on Cemeteries and Memorials is listed on page 145), see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance.
heading: Termination of Advisory Committees
text: Advisory committees established after Jan. 5, 1973, to terminate not later than the expiration of the 2-year period beginning on the date of their establishment, unless, in the case of a committee established by the President or an officer of the Federal Government, such committee is renewed by appropriate action prior to the expiration of such 2-year period, or in the case of a committee established by the Congress, its duration is otherwise provided for by law. See section 1013 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
38 U.S.C. § 7324 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 7324. Annual report on use of authorities to enhance retention of experienced nurses
(a) Annual Report.—
Not later than January 31 each year, the Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Health, shall submit to Congress a report on the use during the preceding year of authorities for purposes of retaining experienced nurses in the Veterans Health Administration, as follows:
(1) The authorities under chapter 76 of this title.
(2) The authority under VA Directive 5102.1, relating to the Department of Veterans Affairs nurse qualification standard, dated November 10, 1999, or any successor directive.
(3) Any other authorities available to the Secretary for those purposes.
(b) Report Elements.—
Each report under subsection (a) shall specify for the period covered by such report, for each Department medical facility and for each geographic service area of the Department, the following:
(1) The number of waivers requested under the authority referred to in subsection (a)(2), and the number of waivers granted under that authority, to promote to the Nurse II grade or Nurse III grade under the Nurse Schedule under section 7404(b)(1) 1 of this title any nurse who has not completed a baccalaureate degree in nursing in a recognized school of nursing, set forth by age, race, and years of experience of the individuals subject to such waiver requests and waivers, as the case may be.
(2) The programs carried out to facilitate the use of nursing education programs by experienced nurses, including programs for flexible scheduling, scholarships, salary replacement pay, and on-site classes.
(Added Pub. L. 107–135, title I, § 125(a)(1), Jan. 23, 2002, 115 Stat. 2452.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 7404(b) of this title, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), was amended by Pub. L. 118–445, § 3(a), Dec. 3, 2004, 118 Stat. 2636. As so amended, section 7404(b) no longer includes paragraphs. The Nurse Schedule appears under section 7404(b).
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Initial Report
text: Pub. L. 107–135, title I, § 125(b), Jan. 23, 2002, 115 Stat. 2453, required that the initial report under this section be submitted to the National Commission on VA Nursing as well as to Congress.
46 U.S.C. § 6304 (SHIPPING)
§ 6304. Subpoena authority
(a) In an investigation under this chapter, the attendance and testimony of witnesses, including parties in interest, and the production of any evidence may be compelled by subpoena. The subpoena authority granted by this section is coextensive with that of a district court of the United States, in civil matters, for the district in which the investigation is conducted.
(b) When a person fails to obey a subpoena issued under this section, the district court of the United States for the district in which the investigation is conducted or in which the person failing to obey is found, shall on proper application issue an order directing that person to comply with the subpoena. The court may punish as contempt any disobedience of its order.
(c) A witness complying with a subpoena issued under this section may be paid for actual travel and attendance at the rate provided for witnesses in the district courts of the United States.
(d) An official designated to conduct an investigation under this part may issue subpoenas as provided in this section and administer oaths to witnesses.
(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 538; Pub. L. 117–263, div. K, title CXVIII, § 11807(a), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 4165.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised section
Source section (U.S. Code)
6304
46:239(e)
46:239(f)
Section 6304 provides an officer investigating a marine casualty with the necessary subpena authority to require the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of evidence. It also authorizes a district court of the United States to direct compliance with a subpena.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2022—Pub. L. 117–263 substituted “subpoena” for “subpena” wherever appearing in section catchline and text and “subpoenas” for “subpenas” in subsec. (d).
5 U.S.C. § 2954 (GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES)
§ 2954. Information to committees of Congress on request
An Executive agency, on request of the Committee on Government Operations of the House of Representatives, or of any seven members thereof, or on request of the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate, or any five members thereof, shall submit any information requested of it relating to any matter within the jurisdiction of the committee.
(Pub. L. 89–554, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 413; Pub. L. 103–437, § 3(b), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4581.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Derivation
U.S. Code
Revised Statutes and
Statutes at Large
5 U.S.C. 105a.
May 29, 1928, ch. 901, § 2, 45 Stat. 996.
The words “Executive agency” are substituted for “executive department and independent establishment” in view of the definition of “Executive agency” in section 105.
The words “Committee on Government Operations of the House of Representatives” are substituted for “Committee on Expenditures in the Executive Departments of the House of Representatives” on authority of H. Res. 647 of the 82d Congress, adopted July 3, 1952.
The words “Committee on Government Operations of the Senate” are substituted for “Committee on Expenditures in the Executive Departments of the Senate” on authority of S. Res. 280 of the 82d Congress, adopted Mar. 3, 1952.
Standard changes are made to conform with the definitions applicable and the style of this title as outlined in the preface to the report.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1994—Pub. L. 103–437 substituted “Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate” for “Committee on Government Operations of the Senate”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Governmental Affairs of Senate changed to Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of Senate, effective Jan. 4, 2005, by Senate Resolution No. 445, One Hundred Eighth Congress, Oct. 9, 2004.
Committee on Government Operations of House of Representatives treated as referring to Committee on Government Reform and Oversight of House of Representatives by section 1(a) of Pub. L. 104–14, set out as a note preceding section 21 of Title 2, The Congress. Committee on Government Reform and Oversight of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Government Reform of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Sixth Congress, Jan. 6, 1999. Committee on Government Reform of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Tenth Congress, Jan. 5, 2007. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Oversight and Reform of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, Jan. 9, 2019. Committee on Oversight and Reform of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Oversight and Accountability of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Eighteenth Congress, Jan. 9, 2023.
5 U.S.C. § 3706 (GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES)
§ 3706. Reporting requirement
(a) In General.—
The Office of Personnel Management shall, not later than April 30 and October 31 of each year, prepare and submit to the Committee on Government Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate a semiannual report summarizing the operation of this chapter during the immediately preceding 6-month period ending on March 31 and September 30, respectively.
(b) Content.—
Each report shall include, with respect to the 6-month period to which such report relates—
(1) the total number of individuals assigned to, and the total number of individuals assigned from, each agency during such period;
(2) a brief description of each assignment included under paragraph (1), including—
(A) the name of the assigned individual, as well as the private sector organization and the agency (including the specific bureau or other agency component) to or from which such individual was assigned;
(B) the respective positions to and from which the individual was assigned, including the duties and responsibilities and the pay grade or level associated with each; and
(C) the duration and objectives of the individual’s assignment; and
(3) such other information as the Office considers appropriate.
(c) Publication.—
A copy of each report submitted under subsection (a)—
(1) shall be published in the Federal Register; and
(2) shall be made publicly available on the Internet.
(d) Agency Cooperation.—
On request of the Office, agencies shall furnish such information and reports as the Office may require in order to carry out this section.
(Added Pub. L. 107–347, title II, § 209(c)(1), Dec. 17, 2002, 116 Stat. 2929.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Government Reform of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Tenth Congress, Jan. 5, 2007. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Oversight and Reform of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, Jan. 9, 2019. Committee on Oversight and Reform of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Oversight and Accountability of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Eighteenth Congress, Jan. 9, 2023.
Committee on Governmental Affairs of Senate changed to Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of Senate, effective Jan. 4, 2005, by Senate Resolution No. 445, One Hundred Eighth Congress, Oct. 9, 2004.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective 120 days after Dec. 17, 2002, see section 402(a) of Pub. L. 107–347, set out as a note under section 3601 of Title 44, Public Printing and Documents.