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22 U.S.C. § 3382 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3382. Purposes
The purposes of this subchapter are—
(1) to further strengthen the United States-Taiwan strategic partnership and broaden understanding of the Indo-Pacific region by temporarily assigning officials of any agencies of the United States Government to Taiwan for intensive study in Mandarin and placement as Fellows in a Taiwanese civic institution;
(2) to provide for eligible United States personnel—
(A) to learn or strengthen Mandarin Chinese language skills; and
(B) to expand their understanding of the political economy of Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific region; and
(3) to better position the United States to advance its economic, security, and human rights interests and values in the Indo-Pacific region.
(Pub. L. 117–263, div. E, title LV, § 5528, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3325.)
22 U.S.C. § 3383 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3383. Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1) Agency head
The term “agency head” means, in the case of the executive branch of United States Government or a legislative branch agency described in paragraph (2), the head of the respective agency.
(2) Agency of the United States Government
The term “agency of the United States Government” includes the Government Accountability Office, the Congressional Budget Office, and the Congressional Research Service of the legislative branch, as well as any agency of the executive branch.
(3) Appropriate committees of Congress
The term “appropriate committees of Congress” means—
(A) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate;
(B) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;
(C) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and
(D) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.
(4) Detailee
The term “detailee” means—
(A) an employee of an agency of the United States Government on loan to the American Institute in Taiwan, without a change of position from the agency at which the employee is employed; and
(B) a legislative branch employee from the Government Accountability Office, Congressional Budget Office, or the Congressional Research Service.
(5) Implementing partner
The term “implementing partner” means any United States organization described in section 501(c)(3) of title 26 that—
(A) performs logistical, administrative, and other functions, as determined by the Department of State and the American Institute of Taiwan in support of the Taiwan Fellowship Program; and
(B) enters into a cooperative agreement with the American Institute in Taiwan to administer the Taiwan Fellowship Program.
(6) Program
The term “Program” means the Taiwan Fellowship Program established pursuant to section 3384 of this title.
(Pub. L. 117–263, div. E, title LV, § 5529, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3325.)
22 U.S.C. § 3385 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3385. Reports and audits
(a) Annual report
Not later than 90 days after the selection of the first class of fellows under this subchapter, and annually thereafter for 7 years, the Department of State shall offer to brief the appropriate committees of Congress regarding the following issues:
(1) An assessment of the performance of the implementing partner in fulfilling the purposes of this subchapter.
(2) The names and sponsoring agencies of the fellows selected by the implementing partner and the extent to which such fellows represent the diversity of the United States.
(3) The names of the parliamentary offices, ministries, other agencies of Taiwan, and nongovernmental institutions to which each fellow was assigned during the second year of the fellowship.
(4) Any recommendations, as appropriate, to improve the implementation of the Taiwan Fellowship Program, including added flexibilities in the administration of the program.
(5) An assessment of the Taiwan Fellowship Program’s value upon the relationship between the United States and Taiwan or the United States and Asian countries.
(b) Annual financial audit
(1) In general
The financial records of any implementing partner shall be audited annually in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards by independent certified public accountants or independent licensed public accountants who are certified or licensed by a regulatory authority of a State or another political subdivision of the United States.
(2) Location
Each audit under paragraph (1) shall be conducted at the place or places where the financial records of the implementing partner are normally kept.
(3) Access to documents
The implementing partner shall make available to the accountants conducting an audit under paragraph (1)—
(A) all books, financial records, files, other papers, things, and property belonging to, or in use by, the implementing partner that are necessary to facilitate the audit; and
(B) full facilities for verifying transactions with the balances or securities held by depositories, fiscal agents, and custodians.
(4) Report
(A) In general
Not later than 270 days after the end of each fiscal year, the implementing partner shall provide a report of the audit conducted for such fiscal year under paragraph (1) to the Department of State and the American Institute in Taiwan.
(B) Contents
Each audit report shall—
(i) set forth the scope of the audit;
(ii) include such statements, along with the auditor’s opinion of those statements, as may be necessary to present fairly the implementing partner’s assets and liabilities, surplus or deficit, with reasonable detail;
(iii) include a statement of the implementing partner’s income and expenses during the year; and
(iv) include a schedule of—
(I) all contracts and cooperative agreements requiring payments greater than $5,000; and
(II) any payments of compensation, salaries, or fees at a rate greater than $5,000 per year.
(C) Copies
Each audit report shall be produced in sufficient copies for distribution to the public.
(Pub. L. 117–263, div. E, title LV, § 5531, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3329.)
22 U.S.C. § 3387 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3387. Funding
(a) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the American Institute in Taiwan—
(1) for fiscal year 2023, $2,900,000, of which—
(A) $500,000 should be used to launch the Taiwan Fellowship Program through a competitive cooperative agreement with an appropriate implementing partner;
(B) $2,300,000 should be used to fund a cooperative agreement with an appropriate implementing partner; and
(C) $100,000 should be used for management expenses of the American Institute in Taiwan related to the management of the Taiwan Fellowship Program; and
(2) for fiscal year 2024, and each succeeding fiscal year, $2,400,000, of which—
(A) $2,300,000 should be used for a cooperative agreement to the appropriate implementing partner; and
(B) $100,000 should be used for management expenses of the American Institute in Taiwan related to the management of the Taiwan Fellowship Program.
(b) Private sources
The implementing partner selected to implement the Taiwan Fellowship Program may accept, use, and dispose of gifts or donations of services or property in carrying out such program, subject to the review and approval of the American Institute in Taiwan.
(Pub. L. 117–263, div. E, title LV, § 5533, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3332.)
22 U.S.C. § 3388 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3388. Supporting United States educational and exchange programs with Taiwan
(a) Establishment of the United States-Taiwan cultural exchange foundation
The Secretary of State should consider establishing an independent nonprofit entity that—
(1) is dedicated to deepening ties between the future leaders of Taiwan and the future leaders of the United States; and
(2) works with State and local school districts and educational institutions to send high school and university students to Taiwan to study the Chinese language, culture, history, politics, and other relevant subjects.
(b) Partner
State and local school districts and educational institutions, including public universities, are encouraged to partner with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States to establish programs to promote more educational and cultural exchanges.
(Pub. L. 117–263, div. E, title LV, § 5535, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3332.)
22 U.S.C. § 3391 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3391. Rule of construction
Nothing in this chapter may be construed—
(1) to restore diplomatic relations with the Republic of China; or
(2) to alter the United States Government’s position with respect to the international status of the Republic of China.
(Pub. L. 117–263, div. E, title LV, § 5539, 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 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. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3351 of this title and Tables.
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 this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3351 of this title and Tables.
22 U.S.C. § 4103 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4103. Application
(a) Departments and agencies affected
This subchapter applies only with respect to the Department of State, the Broadcasting Board of Governors, the Agency for International Development, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Commerce.
(b) Exclusion of subdivisions
The President may by Executive order exclude any subdivision of the Department from coverage under this subchapter if the President determines that—
(1) the subdivision has as a primary function intelligence, counterintelligence, investigative, or national security work, and
(2) the provisions of this subchapter cannot be applied to that subdivision in a manner consistent with national security requirements and considerations.
(c) Suspension of provisions
The President may by Executive order suspend any provision of this subchapter with respect to any post, bureau, office, or activity of the Department, if the President determines in writing that the suspension is necessary in the interest of national security because of an emergency.
(Pub. L. 96–465, title I, § 1003, Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2130; Pub. L. 97–241, title III, § 303(b), Aug. 24, 1982, 96 Stat. 291; Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XIII, § 1335(k)(3), title XIV, § 1422(b)(4)(C), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–789, 2681–793.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–277, § 1422(b)(4)(C), substituted “Agency for International Development” for “United States International Development Cooperation Agency”.
Pub. L. 105–277, § 1335(k)(3), substituted “Broadcasting Board of Governors” for “United States Information Agency”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: Broadcasting Board of Governors renamed United States Agency for Global Media pursuant to section 6204(a)(21) of this title. The renaming was effectuated by notice to congressional appropriations committees dated May 24, 2018, and became effective Aug. 22, 2018.
“United States Information Agency” substituted for “International Communication Agency” in subsec. (a), pursuant to section 303(b) of Pub. L. 97–241, set out as a note under section 1461 of this title.
heading: Effective Date of 1998 Amendment
text: Amendment by section 1335(k)(3) of Pub. L. 105–277 effective Oct. 1, 1999, see section 1301 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6531 of this title.
Amendment by section 1422(b)(4)(C) of Pub. L. 105–277 effective Apr. 1, 1999, see section 1401 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6561 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 4821 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4821. Diplomatic Security Service
The Secretary of State may establish a Diplomatic Security Service, which shall perform such functions as the Secretary may determine.
(Pub. L. 99–399, title II, § 201, Aug. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 858; Pub. L. 103–236, title I, § 162(g)(7), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 407.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1994—Pub. L. 103–236 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: “There shall be, within the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, the Diplomatic Security Service. The Diplomatic Security Service shall perform such functions as may be assigned to it by the Secretary of State.”
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1994 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 103–236 applicable with respect to officials, offices, and bureaus of Department of State when executive orders, regulations, or departmental directives implementing the amendments by sections 161 and 162 of Pub. L. 103–236 become effective, or 90 days after Apr. 30, 1994, whichever comes earlier, see section 161(b) of Pub. L. 103–236, as amended, set out as a note under section 2651a of this title.
heading: Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocates
text: Pub. L. 117–263, div. I, title XCII, § 9202(c), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3864, provided that:
“The Secretary [of State] shall ensure that the Diplomatic Security Service’s Victims’ Resource Advocacy Program—
“(1) is appropriately staffed by advocates who are physically present at—
“(A) the headquarters of the Department [of State]; and
“(B) major domestic and international facilities and embassies, as determined by the Secretary;
“(2) considers the logistics that are necessary to allow for the expedient travel of victims from Department facilities that do not have advocates; and
“(3) uses funds available to the Department to provide emergency food, shelter, clothing, and transportation for victims involved in matters being investigated by the Diplomatic Security Service.”
22 U.S.C. § 4835 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4835. Relation to other proceedings
(a) No effect on existing remedies or defenses
Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to create administrative or judicial review remedies or rights of action not otherwise available by law, nor shall any provision of this subchapter be construed to deprive any person of any right or legal defense which would otherwise be available to that person under any law, rule, or regulation.
(b) Future inquiries
Nothing in this subchapter may be construed to preclude the Secretary of State from convening a follow-up public board of inquiry to investigate any security incident if the incident was of such magnitude or significance that an internal process is deemed insufficient to understand and investigate the incident. All materials gathered during the procedures provided under this subchapter shall be provided to any related board of inquiry convened by the Secretary.
(Pub. L. 99–399, title III, § 305, Aug. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 862; Pub. L. 117–263, div. I, title XCIII, § 9302(h), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3888.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2022—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 117–263 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, and added subsec. (b).
22 U.S.C. § 6206 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 6206. Grantee corporate boards of directors
(a) In general
The corporate board of directors of each grantee under this chapter—
(1) shall be bipartisan;
(2) shall, except as otherwise provided in this Act, have the sole responsibility to operate their respective grantees within the jurisdiction of their respective States of incorporation;
(3) shall be composed of not fewer than 5 members, who shall be qualified individuals who are not employed in the public sector; and
(4) shall appoint successors in the event of vacancies on their respective boards, in accordance with applicable bylaws.
(b) Not Federal employees
No employee of any grantee under this chapter may be a Federal employee.
(Pub. L. 103–236, title III, § 307, as added Pub. L. 117–263, div. I, title XCVII, § 9704, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3914.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title”, meaning title III of Pub. L. 103–236, Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 432, known as the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of title III to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 6201 of this title and Tables.
This Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(2), is Pub. L. 103–236, Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 382, known as the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1994 Amendment note set out under section 2651 of this title and Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6206, Pub. L. 103–236, title III, § 307, Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 436; Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XIII, § 1323(k), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–780, related to the International Broadcasting Bureau, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title XII, § 1288(4), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2552.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Personal Services Contracting Pilot Program
text: Pub. L. 107–228, div. A, title V, § 504, Sept. 30, 2002, 116 Stat. 1393, as amended by Pub. L. 109–140, § 6, Dec. 22, 2005, 119 Stat. 2652; Pub. L. 109–472, § 9, Jan. 11, 2007, 120 Stat. 3556; Pub. L. 110–161, div. J, title VI, § 634(r), Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 2330; Pub. L. 110–321, § 5, Sept. 19, 2008, 122 Stat. 3536, authorized the Director of the International Broadcasting Bureau to establish a pilot program for the purpose of hiring United States citizens or aliens as personal services contractors for service in the United States as broadcasters and other broadcasting specialists in the International Broadcasting Bureau, and provided that such authority would terminate on Dec. 31, 2009.
22 U.S.C. § 6531 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 6531. Abolition of United States Information Agency
The United States Information Agency (other than the Broadcasting Board of Governors and the International Broadcasting Bureau) is abolished.
(Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XIII, § 1311, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–776.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: Broadcasting Board of Governors renamed United States Agency for Global Media pursuant to section 6204(a)(21) of this title. The renaming was effectuated by notice to congressional appropriations committees dated May 24, 2018, and became effective Aug. 22, 2018.
heading: Effective Date
text: Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XIII, § 1301, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–776, provided that:
“This title [see Tables for classification], and the amendments made by this title, shall take effect on the earlier of—
“(1) October 1, 1999; or
“(2) the date of abolition [Oct. 1, 1999] of the United States Information Agency pursuant to the reorganization plan described in section 1601 [22 U.S.C. 6601].”
22 U.S.C. § 6532 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 6532. Transfer of functions
(a) In general
There are transferred to the Secretary of State all functions of the Director of the United States Information Agency and all functions of the United States Information Agency and any office or component of such agency, under any statute, reorganization plan, Executive order, or other provision of law, as of the day before the effective date of this subchapter.
(b) Exception
Subsection (a) does not apply to the Broadcasting Board of Governors, the International Broadcasting Bureau, or any function performed by the Board or the Bureau.
(Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XIII, § 1312, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–776.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: For the effective date of this subchapter, referred to in subsec. (a), meaning the effective date of title XIII of subdiv. A of div. G of Pub. L. 105–277, see section 1301 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as a note under section 6531 of this title.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: Broadcasting Board of Governors renamed United States Agency for Global Media pursuant to section 6204(a)(21) of this title. The renaming was effectuated by notice to congressional appropriations committees dated May 24, 2018, and became effective Aug. 22, 2018.
22 U.S.C. § 6544 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 6544. Report on privatization of RFE/RL, Incorporated
Not later than March 1 of each year, the Broadcasting Board of Governors shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the progress of the Board and of RFE/RL, Incorporated, on any steps taken to further the policy declared in section 6211(a) of this title. The report under this subsection shall include the following:
(1) Efforts by RFE/RL, Incorporated, to terminate individual language services.
(2) A detailed description of steps taken with regard to section 6211(a) of this title.
(3) An analysis of prospects for privatization over the coming year.
(4) An assessment of the extent to which United States Government funding may be appropriate in the year 2000 and subsequent years for surrogate broadcasting to the countries to which RFE/RL, Incorporated, broadcast during the year. This assessment shall include an analysis of the environment for independent media in those countries, noting the extent of government control of the media, the ability of independent journalists and news organizations to operate, relevant domestic legislation, level of government harassment and efforts to censor, and other indications of whether the people of such countries enjoy freedom of expression.
(Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XIII, § 1328, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–784.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: Broadcasting Board of Governors renamed United States Agency for Global Media pursuant to section 6204(a)(21) of this title. The renaming was effectuated by notice to congressional appropriations committees dated May 24, 2018, and became effective Aug. 22, 2018.