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22 U.S.C. § 2739 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2739. Civil service rotational program
(a) Establishment of pilot rotational program for civil service
Not later than 180 days after December 22, 2023, the Secretary shall establish a program to provide qualified civil servants serving at the Department an opportunity to serve at a United States embassy, including identifying criteria and an application process for such program.
(b) Program
The program established under this section shall—
(1) provide at least 20 career civil servants the opportunity to serve for 2 to 3 years at a United States embassy to gain additional skills and experience;
(2) offer such civil servants the opportunity to serve in a political or economic section at a United States embassy; and
(3) include clear and transparent criteria for eligibility and selection, which shall include a minimum of 5 years of service at the Department.
(c) Subsequent position and promotion
Following a rotation at a United States embassy pursuant to the program established by this section, participants in the program must be afforded, at minimum, a position equivalent in seniority, compensation, and responsibility to the position occupied prior serving in the program. Successful completion of a rotation at a United States embassy shall be considered favorably with regard to applications for promotion in civil service jobs at the Department.
(d) Implementation
Not later than 2 years after December 22, 2023, the Secretary shall identify not less than 20 positions in United States embassies for the program established under this section and offer at least 20 civil servants the opportunity to serve in a rotation at a United States embassy pursuant to this section.
(Pub. L. 118–31, div. F, title LXII, § 6208, Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 975.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Definitions
text: For definitions of “Secretary” and “Department” as used in this section, see section 6002 of Pub. L. 118–31, set out as a note under section 2651 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 3202 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3202. Congressional statement of purpose
It is the purpose of this chapter to promote the policies set forth above by—
(a) establishing a more effective framework for international cooperation to meet the energy needs of all nations and to ensure that the worldwide development of peaceful nuclear activities and the export by any nation of nuclear materials and equipment and nuclear technology intended for use in peaceful nuclear activities do not contribute to proliferation;
(b) authorizing the United States to take such actions as are required to ensure that it will act reliably in meeting its commitment to supply nuclear reactors and fuel to nations which adhere to effective non-proliferation policies;
(c) providing incentives to the other nations of the world to join in such international cooperative efforts and to ratify the Treaty; and
(d) ensuring effective controls by the United States over its exports of nuclear materials and equipment and of nuclear technology.
(Pub. L. 95–242, § 3, Mar. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 120.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 95–242, Mar. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 120, known as the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act of 1978. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3201 of this title and Tables.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Mar. 10, 1978, except as otherwise provided and regardless of any requirements for the promulgation of implementing regulations, see section 603(c) of Pub. L. 95–242, set out as a note under section 3201 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 3353 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3353. International military education and training cooperation with Taiwan
(a) In general
The Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense shall establish or expand a comprehensive training program with Taiwan designed to—
(1) enhance interoperability and capabilities for joint operations between the United States and Taiwan;
(2) enhance rapport and deepen partnership between the militaries of the United States and Taiwan, and foster understanding of the United States among individuals in Taiwan;
(3) improve Taiwan’s defense capabilities; and
(4) train future leaders of Taiwan, promote professional military education, civilian control of the military, and protection of human rights.
(b) Elements
The training program required by subsection (a) should prioritize relevant and realistic training, including as necessary joint United States-Taiwan contingency tabletop exercises, war games, full-scale military exercises, and an enduring rotational United States military presence that assists Taiwan in maintaining force readiness and utilizing United States defense articles and services transferred from the United States to Taiwan.
(c) Authorization of participation of Taiwan in the International Military Education and Training program
The Secretary of State is authorized to provide training and education to relevant entities in Taiwan through the International Military Education and Training program authorized under chapter 5 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2347 et seq).1
(Pub. L. 117–263, div. E, title LV, § 5504, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3298.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, referred to in subsec. (c), is Pub. L. 87–195, Sept. 4, 1961, 75 Stat. 424. Chapter 5 of part II of the Act is classified generally to part V (§ 2347 et seq.) of subchapter II of chapter 32 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2151 of this title and Tables.
22 U.S.C. § 3357a (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3357a. Statement of policy on Taiwan
(a) Statement of policy
Consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3301 et.1 seq.), it shall be the policy of the United States to maintain the capacity of the United States to resist a fait accompli that would jeopardize the security of the people on Taiwan.
(b) Fait accompli defined
In this section, the term “fait accompli” refers to the resort to force by the People’s Republic of China to invade and seize control of Taiwan before the United States can respond effectively.
(Pub. L. 117–263, div. A, title XII, § 1263, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 2858.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Taiwan Relations Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 96–8, Apr. 10, 1979, 93 Stat. 14, which is classified generally to chapter 48 (§ 3301 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3301 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Pub. L. 117–263), but not as part of the Taiwan Enhanced Resilience Act (Pub. L. 117–263, div. E, title LV, subtitle A) which comprises this chapter.
22 U.S.C. § 3357b (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3357b. Establishment of training, advising, and institutional capacity-building program for military forces of Taiwan
Consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.) and pursuant to section 3353 of this title, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with appropriate officials of Taiwan, shall establish a comprehensive training, advising, and institutional capacity-building program for the military forces of Taiwan using the authorities provided in chapter 16 of title 10 and other applicable statutory authorities available to the Secretary of Defense.
(Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title XIII, § 1309(a), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 494.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Taiwan Relations Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 96–8, Apr. 10, 1979, 93 Stat. 14, which is classified generally to chapter 48 (§ 3301 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3301 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, and not as part of the Taiwan Enhanced Resilience Act which comprises this chapter.
22 U.S.C. § 3372 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3372. Strategy to support Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations
(a) In general
Not later than 180 days after December 23, 2022, the Secretary of State, in consultation with other Federal departments and agencies as appropriate, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a strategy—
(1) to advance Taiwan”s 1 meaningful participation in a prioritized set of international organizations (IOs); and
(2) that responds to growing pressure from the PRC on foreign governments, IOs, commercial actors, and civil society organizations to comply with its “One-China Principle”, with respect to Taiwan.
(b) Matters to be included
The strategy required under subsection (a) should include the following elements:
(1) An assessment of the methods the PRC uses to coerce actors to into adhering to its “One-China Principle.” The methods should include those employed against governments, IOs, and civil society organizations. The assessment should also include pressure on commercial actors, to the extent it is relevant in the context of Taiwan’s meaningful participation in IOs.
(2) An assessment of the policies of foreign governments toward the PRC and Taiwan, to identify likeminded allies and partners who might become public or private partners in the strategy.
(3) A systematic analysis of all IOs, as practicable, to identify IOs that best lend themselves to advancing Taiwan’s participation.
(4) A plan to expand economic, security, and diplomatic engagement with nations that have demonstrably strengthened, enhanced, or upgraded relations with Taiwan, in accordance with United States interests.
(5) A survey of IOs that have allowed Taiwan’s meaningful participation, including an assessment of whether any erosion in Taiwan’s engagement has occurred within those organizations and how Taiwan’s participation has positively strengthened the capacity and activity of these organizations, thereby providing positive models for Taiwan’s inclusion in other similar forums.
(6) A list of no more than 20 IOs at which the United States Government will prioritize for using its voice, vote, and influence to advance Taiwan’s meaningful participation over the three-year period following December 23, 2022. The list should be derived from the IOs identified in paragraph (3).
(7) A description of the diplomatic strategies and the coalitions the United States Government plans to develop to implement paragraph (6).
(c) Form of report
The strategy required in subsection (a) shall be classified, but it may include an unclassified summary.
(d) Support for meaningful participation
The Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations and other relevant United States officials shall actively support Taiwan’s meaningful participation in all appropriate international organizations.
(Pub. L. 117–263, div. E, title LV, § 5518, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3318.)
22 U.S.C. § 3392 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3392. Rule of construction regarding the use of military force
Nothing in this chapter may be construed as authorizing the use of military force or the introduction of United States forces into hostilities.
(Pub. L. 117–263, div. E, title LV, § 5540, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3334.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title”, and was translated as reading “this subtitle”, meaning subtitle A (§§ 5501–5540) of Pub. L. 117–263, div. E, title LV, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3292, known as the Taiwan Enhanced Resilience Act, which is classified principally to this chapter, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. For complete classification of subtitle A to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3351 of this title and Tables.
22 U.S.C. § 3721 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3721. Accounting policies
(a) Establishment and maintenance of accounts; specifications
The Commission shall establish and maintain its accounts pursuant to chapter 91 of title 31 and the provisions of this part. Such accounts shall specify all revenues received by the Commission, including tolls for the use of the Panama Canal, expenditures for capital replacement, expansion, and improvement, and all costs of maintenance and operation of the Panama Canal and of its complementary works, installations, and equipment, including depreciation, payments to the Republic of Panama under the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977, and interest on the investment of the United States calculated in accordance with section 3793 of this title.
(b) Regulations establishing the basis of accounting for assets
The Commission may issue regulations establishing the basis of accounting for the assets which are made available for the use of the Commission. Such regulations may provide for depreciation of the net replacement value of the assets which will ultimately require replacement to maintain the service capacity of the Panama Canal. Such regulations may also provide that depreciation of such assets be recorded ratably over their service lives.
(Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1311, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 479; Pub. L. 104–201, div. C, title XXXV, § 3541(a), Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2866.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1996—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 104–201 substituted “chapter 91 of title 31” for “the Accounting and Auditing Act of 1950 (31 U.S.C. 65 et seq.)”.
22 U.S.C. § 3927b (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3927b. Reporting requirement on chiefs of mission
Not later than 30 days following the end of each calendar quarter, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees—
(1) a list of every chief of mission or United States representative overseas with the rank of Ambassador who, during the prior quarter, was granted approval by the Under Secretary of State for Management to be outside a country of assignment for purposes other than official travel or temporary duty orders; and
(2) the number of days each such chief of mission or United States representative overseas with the rank of Ambassador was outside a country of assignment during the previous quarter for purposes other than official travel or temporary duty orders.
(Pub. L. 118–31, div. F, title LXII, § 6209, Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 975.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Department of State Authorization Act of 2023, and also as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, and not as part of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Definitions
text: For definitions of “Secretary” and “appropriate congressional committees” as used in this section, see section 6002 of Pub. L. 118–31, set out as a note under section 2651 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 3968a (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3968a. Locally-employed staff wages
(a) Market-responsive staff wages
Not later than 180 days after December 16, 2016, and every 3 years thereafter, the Secretary shall establish and implement a prevailing wage rates goal for positions in the local compensation plan, as described in section 3968 of this title, at each diplomatic post that—
(1) is based on the specific recruiting and retention needs of each such post and local labor market conditions, as determined annually; and
(2) is not less than the 50th percentile of the prevailing wage for comparable employment in the labor market surrounding each such post.
(b) Exception
The prevailing wage rate goal established under subsection (a) shall not apply if compliance with such subsection would be inconsistent with applicable United States law, the law in the locality of employment, or the public interest.
(c) Recordkeeping requirement
The analytical assumptions underlying the calculation of wage levels at each diplomatic post under subsection (a), and the data upon which such calculation is based—
(1) shall be filed electronically and retained for not less than 5 years; and
(2) shall be made available to the appropriate congressional committees upon request.
(Pub. L. 114–323, title IV, § 401, Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1926; Pub. L. 118–31, div. F, title LXII, § 6226(a), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 980.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017, and not as part of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Amendments
text: 2023—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 118–31 substituted “every 3 years” for “periodically” in introductory provisions.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Definitions
text: For definitions of “Secretary” and “appropriate congressional committees” 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. § 4030 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4030. Suitability reviews for Foreign Service Institute instructors
The Secretary shall take reasonable steps to ensure that all instructors at the Foreign Service Institute, including direct hires and contractors, who provide language instruction are—
(1) subject to suitability reviews and background investigations; and
(2) subject to periodic background checks or reinvestigations to the extent consistent with Department and Executive policy for other Department personnel.
(Pub. L. 118–31, div. F, title LXI, § 6116, Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 970.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Department of State Authorization Act of 2023, and also as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, and not as part of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Definitions
text: For definitions of “Secretary” and “Department” as used in this section, see section 6002 of Pub. L. 118–31, set out as a note under section 2651 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 4081a (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4081a. Exception for Government-financed air transportation; reducing hardship for transportation of domestic animals
(1) In general
Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (c) of section 40118 of title 49, the Department is authorized to pay for the transportation by a foreign air carrier of Department personnel and any in-cabin or accompanying checked baggage or cargo if—
(A) no air carrier holding a certificate under section 41102 of such title is willing and able to transport up to 3 domestic animals accompanying such Federal personnel; and
(B) the transportation is from a place—
(i) outside the United States to a place in the United States;
(ii) in the United States to a place outside the United States; or
(iii) outside the United States to another place outside the United States.
(2) Limitation
An amount paid pursuant to paragraph (1) for transportation by a foreign carrier may not be greater than the amount that would otherwise have been paid had the transportation been on an air carrier holding a certificate under section 41102 had that carrier been willing and able to provide such transportation. If the amount that would otherwise have been paid to such an air carrier is less than the cost of transportation on the applicable foreign carrier, the Department personnel may pay the difference of such amount.
(3) Domestic animal defined
In this subsection, the term “domestic animal” means a dog or a cat.
(Pub. L. 118–31, div. F, title LXII, § 6224(a), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 979.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This subsection, referred to in par. (3), means subsec. (a) of section 6224 of Pub. L. 118–31, which is classified to this section.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Department of State Authorization Act of 2023, and also as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, and not as part of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Definition
text: For definition of “Department” as used in this section, see section 6002 of Pub. L. 118–31, set out as a note under section 2651 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 4088 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4088. Education allowance
A Department employee who is on leave to perform service in the uniformed services (as defined in section 4303(13) of title 38) may receive an education allowance if the employee would, if not for such service, be eligible to receive the education allowance.
(Pub. L. 96–465, title I, § 908, as added Pub. L. 118–31, div. F, title LXII, § 6221(a), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 978.)
22 U.S.C. § 4105 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4105. Management rights
(a) Subject to subsection (b), nothing in this subchapter shall affect the authority of any management official of the Department, in accordance with applicable law—
(1) to determine the mission, budget, organization, and internal security practices of the Department, and the number of individuals in the Service or in the Department;
(2) to hire, assign, direct, lay off, and retain individuals in the Service or in the Department, to suspend, remove, or take other disciplinary action against such individuals, and to determine the number of members of the Service to be promoted and to remove the name of or delay the promotion of any member in accordance with regulations prescribed under section 4005(b) of this title;
(3) to conduct reductions in force, and to prescribe regulations for the separation of employees pursuant to such reductions in force conducted under section 4010a of this title;
(4) to assign work, to make determinations with respect to contracting out, and to determine the personnel by which the operations of the Department shall be conducted;
(5) to fill positions from any appropriate source;
(6) to determine the need for uniform personnel policies and procedures between or among the agencies to which this subchapter applies; and
(7) to take whatever actions may be necessary to carry out the mission of the Department during emergencies.
(b) Nothing in this section shall preclude the Department and the exclusive representative from negotiating—
(1) at the election of the Department, on the numbers, types, and classes of employees or positions assigned to any organizational subdivision, work project, or tour of duty, or on the technology, methods, and means of performing work;
(2) procedures which management officials of the Department will observe in exercising any function under this section; or
(3) appropriate arrangements for employees adversely affected by the exercise of any function under this section by such management officials.
(Pub. L. 96–465, title I, § 1005, Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2131; Pub. L. 103–236, title I, § 181(b), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 417; Pub. L. 103–415, § 1(jj)(2), Oct. 25, 1994, 108 Stat. 4303.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1994—Subsec. (a)(3) to (7). Pub. L. 103–236, as amended by Pub. L. 103–415, added par. (3) and redesignated former pars. (3) to (6) as (4) to (7), respectively.