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22 U.S.C. § 10609 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 10609. Authorization of appropriations
(a) Authorization
In addition to amounts authorized to be appropriated to carry out international conservation and biodiversity programs under part I and chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.), and subject to the limitations set forth in subsections (b) and (c), there is authorized to be appropriated to the Foundation to carry out the purposes of this chapter—
(1) $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and
(2) not more than $100,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
(b) Cost matching requirement
Amounts appropriated pursuant to subsection (a) may only be made available to grantees to the extent the Foundation or such grantees secure funding for an eligible project from sources other than the United States Government in an amount that is not less than twice the amount received in grants for such project pursuant to section 10606 of this title.
(c) Administrative costs
The administrative costs of the Foundation shall come from sources other than the United States Government.
(d) Prohibition on use of grant amounts for lobbying expenses
Amounts provided as a grant by the Foundation pursuant to section 10606 of this title may not be used for any activity intended to influence legislation pending before the Congress of the United States.
(Pub. L. 118–159, div. E, title LI, § 5109, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2421.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Part I and chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, referred to in subsec. (a), means part I and chapter 4 of part II of Pub. L. 87–195, Sept. 4, 1961, 75 Stat. 424. Part I of the Act is classified generally to subchapter I (§ 2151 et seq.) of chapter 32 of this title. Chapter 4 of part II of the Act is classified generally to part IV (§ 2346 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.
This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this title” and was translated as reading “this subtitle”, meaning subtitle A (§§ 5101–5109) of title LI of div. E of Pub. L. 118–159, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2410, known as the United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2024, which is classified generally to this chapter.
31 U.S.C. § 3808 (MONEY AND FINANCE)
§ 3808. Limitations
(a) A notice to the person alleged to be liable with respect to a claim or statement shall be mailed or delivered in accordance with section 3803(d)(1) not later than the later of—
(1) 6 years after the date on which the violation of section 3802 is committed; or
(2) 3 years after the date on which facts material to the action are known or reasonably should have been known by the authority head, but in no event more than 10 years after the date on which the violation is committed.
(b) A civil action to recover a penalty or assessment under section 3806 of this title shall be commenced within 3 years after the date on which the determination of liability for such penalty or assessment becomes final.
(c) If at any time during the course of proceedings brought pursuant to this chapter the authority head receives or discovers any specific information regarding bribery, gratuities, conflict of interest, or other corruption or similar activity in relation to a false claim or statement, the authority head shall immediately report such information to the Attorney General, and in the case of an authority in which an Office of Inspector General is established by chapter 4 of title 5 or by any other Federal law, to the Inspector General of that authority.
(Added Pub. L. 99–509, title VI, § 6103(a), Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 1947; amended Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(b)(57), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4349; Pub. L. 118–159, div. E, title LII, § 5203(h), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2443.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2024—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 118–159 added subsec. (a) and struck out former subsec. (a) which read as follows: “A hearing under section 3803(d)(2) of this title with respect to a claim or statement shall be commenced within 6 years after the date on which such claim or statement is made, presented, or submitted.”
2022—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 117–286 substituted “chapter 4 of title 5” for “the Inspector General Act of 1978”.
32 U.S.C. § 329 (NATIONAL GUARD)
§ 329. Prohibition on private funding for interstate deployment
A member of the National Guard may not be ordered to cross a border of a State to perform duty (under this title or title 10) if such duty is paid for with private funds, unless such duty is in response to a major disaster or emergency under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170).
(Added Pub. L. 117–81, div. A, title V, § 512(a), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 1682.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 329, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 608, which related to summary courts-martial of National Guard not in Federal service, was repealed by Pub. L. 107–314, div. A, title V, § 512(c)(1), Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2537.
32 U.S.C. § 510 (NATIONAL GUARD)
§ 510. Authorization for FireGuard Program
(a) In General.—
The Secretary of Defense may use members of the National Guard to carry out a program to aggregate, analyze, and assess multi-source remote sensing information for interagency partnerships in the detection and monitoring of wildfires, and to support any emergency response to such wildfires. Such a program shall be known as the “FireGuard Program”.
(b) Contracts and Agreements.—
(1) The Secretary of Defense may enter into a contract or cooperative agreement with a qualified individual or entity for the performance of duties to supplement members of the National Guard in carrying out the FireGuard Program under subsection (a).
(2) In association with a contract or cooperative agreement entered into under paragraph (1) with a qualified individual or entity, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, in coordination with relevant State, local, and commercial entities, shall execute a memorandum of understanding with the qualified individual or entity, which shall clearly delineate the roles, responsibilities, functions, timelines, and end dates for the transition of the duties to be performed under the contract or cooperative agreement.
(3) In this subsection, the term “qualified individual or entity” means—
(A) any individual who possesses a requisite security clearance for handling classified remote sensing data for the purpose of wildfire detection and monitoring; or
(B) any corporation, firm, partnership, company, nonprofit, Federal agency or sub-agency, or State or local government, with contractors or employees who possess a requisite security clearance for handling such data.
(Added Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title V, § 515(a), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 248; amended Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title III, § 352(a), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 1857.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2024—Pub. L. 118–159 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, and added subsec. (b).
33 U.S.C. § 1524 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 1524. Repealed. Pub. L. 118–159, div. C, title XXXV, § 3535(k), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2315
text: Section, Pub. L. 93–627, § 25, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2147; Pub. L. 95–36, June 1, 1977, 91 Stat. 177, authorized appropriations for fiscal years ending June 30, 1975, June 30, 1976, Sept. 30, 1977, Sept. 30, 1978, Sept. 30, 1979, and Sept. 30, 1980.
37 U.S.C. § 464 (PAY AND ALLOWANCES OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES)
§ 464. Regulations
This subchapter and subchapter I shall be administered under terms, rates, conditions, and regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense in consultation with the other administering Secretaries for members of the uniformed services. Such regulations shall be uniform for the Department of Defense and shall apply as uniformly as practicable to the uniformed services under the jurisdiction of the other administering Secretaries.
(Added Pub. L. 112–81, div. A, title VI, § 631(b), Dec. 31, 2011, 125 Stat. 1460.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Travel and Transportation Allowances: Prohibition of Requirement of Zero-Emission Vehicle
text: Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title VI, § 626, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 1935, provided that:
“(a) In General.—
The Joint Travel Regulations for the Uniformed Services may not require that travel or transportation be in a zero-emission vehicle in order to be eligible a travel or transportation allowance.
“(b) Rule of Construction.—
This section shall not be construed to prohibit the payment of such an allowance in the case of a member of the uniformed services who uses a zero-emission vehicle for travel or transportation that—
“(1) the member owns; or
“(2) is provided to such member by a rental company.”
38 U.S.C. § 5321 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 5321. Benefits helpline
(a) Establishment.—
The Secretary shall maintain a toll-free telephone helpline that a covered individual may call in order to—
(1) obtain information about any service or benefit provided under the laws administered by the Secretary; or
(2) be directed to an appropriate office of the Department regarding such a service or benefit.
(b) Contract for Direction of Calls Authorized.—
The Secretary may enter into a contract with a third party to direct calls made to the helpline to an appropriate office under subsection (a)(2).
(c) Live Individual Required.—
The Secretary shall ensure that a covered individual who calls the helpline has the option to speak with a live individual.
(d) Definitions.—
In this section:
(1) The term “covered individual” means—
(A) a veteran;
(B) an individual acting on behalf of a veteran; or
(C) an individual other than a veteran who is eligible to receive a benefit or service under a law administered by the Secretary.
(2) The term “veteran” has the meaning given such term in section 2002(b) of this title.
(Added Pub. L. 118–159, div. E, title L, § 5002(a), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2408.)
46 U.S.C. § 41302 (SHIPPING)
§ 41302. Investigations
(a) In General.—
The Federal Maritime Commission, on complaint or its own motion, may investigate any conduct, agreement, fee, or charge that the Commission believes may be in violation of this part. The Commission may by order disapprove, cancel, or modify any agreement that operates in violation of this part.
(b) Effectiveness of Agreement, Fee, or Charge During Investigation.—
Unless an injunction is issued under section 41306 or 41307 of this title, an agreement, fee, or charge under investigation by the Commission remains in effect until the Commission issues its order.
(c) Date for Decision.—
Within 10 days after the initiation of a proceeding under this section or section 41301 of this title, the Commission shall set a date by which it will issue its final decision. The Commission by order may extend the date for good cause.
(d) Sanctions for Delay.—
If, within the period for final decision under subsection (c), the Commission determines that it is unable to issue a final decision because of undue delay caused by a party to the proceeding, the Commission may impose sanctions, including issuing a decision adverse to the delaying party.
(e) Report.—
The Commission shall make a written report of every investigation under this part in which a hearing was held, stating its conclusions, decisions, findings of fact, and order. The Commission shall provide a copy of the report to all parties and publish the report for public information. A published report is competent evidence in a court of the United States.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 7, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1545; Pub. L. 117–146, § 11(a), June 16, 2022, 136 Stat. 1278; Pub. L. 118–159, div. C, title XXXV, § 3535(f), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2315.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
41302(a)
46 App.:1710(c) (1st, 3d sentences).
Pub. L. 98–237, § 11(c)–(f), Mar. 20, 1984, 98 Stat. 80.
41302(b)
46 App.:1710(c) (2d sentence).
41302(c)
46 App.:1710(d).
41302(d)
46 App.:1710(e).
41302(e)
46 App.:1710(f).
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2024—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 118–159 substituted “conduct, agreement” for “conduct agreement”.
2022—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 117–146, § 11(a)(1), substituted “agreement, fee, or charge” for “or agreement”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 117–146, § 11(a)(2)(B), inserted “, fee, or charge” after “agreement”.
Pub. L. 117–146, § 11(a)(2)(A), substituted “Agreement, Fee, or Charge” for “Agreement” in heading. Quoted text appearing in directory language was conformed to the style used in this title to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
46 U.S.C. § 41305 (SHIPPING)
§ 41305. Award of reparations
(a) Definition.—
In this section, the term “actual injury” includes the loss of interest at commercial rates compounded from the date of injury.
(b) Basic Amount.—
If the complaint was filed within the period specified in section 41301(a) of this title, the Federal Maritime Commission shall direct the payment of reparations to the complainant for actual injury caused by a violation of this part.
(c) Additional Amounts.—
On a showing that the injury was caused by an activity prohibited by subsection (b) or (c) of section 41102, paragraph (3) or (6) of section 41104(a), or paragraph (1) or (3) of section 41105, the Commission may order the payment of additional amounts, but the total recovery of a complainant may not exceed twice the amount of the actual injury.
(d) Difference Between Rates.—
If the injury was caused by an activity prohibited by subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 41104(a)(4), the amount of the injury shall be the difference between the rate paid by the injured shipper and the most favorable rate paid by another shipper.
(e) Attorney Fees.—
In any action brought under section 41301, the prevailing party may be awarded reasonable attorney fees.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 7, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1546; Pub. L. 113–281, title IV, § 402, Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 3056; Pub. L. 117–146, §§ 12, 15(c), June 16, 2022, 136 Stat. 1279; Pub. L. 118–159, div. C, title XXXV, § 3535(g), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2315.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
41305
46 App.:1710(g) (less time limit).
Pub. L. 98–237, § 11(g) (less time limit), Mar. 20, 1984, 98 Stat. 80; Pub. L. 98–595, § 3(b)(2), Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 3132; Pub. L. 105–258, title I, § 110, Oct. 14, 1998, 112 Stat. 1911.
In subsection (b), the words “within the period specified in section 41301(a) of this title” are substituted for “within 3 years after the cause of action accrued” because the time limit is restated in section 41301(a) instead of in this section. The words “upon petition of the complainant” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “after notice and hearing” are omitted as unnecessary because of section 41304(a) of the revised title.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2024—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 118–159 substituted “subsection” for “section subsection”.
2022—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 117–146, § 15(c)(1), substituted “paragraph (3) or (6) of section 41104(a), or paragraph (1) or (3) of section 41105” for “41104(3) or (6), or 41105(1) or (3) of this title”.
Pub. L. 117–146, § 12, substituted “subsection (b) or (c) of section 41102” for “41102(b)”.
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 117–146, § 15(c)(2), substituted “subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 41104(a)(4)” for “section 41104(4)(A) or (B) of this title”.
2014—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 113–281, § 402(1), struck out “, plus reasonable attorney fees” before period at end.
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 113–281, § 402(2), added subsec. (e).
46 U.S.C. § 42502 (SHIPPING)
§ 42502. National Shipper Advisory Committee
(a) Establishment.—
There is established a National Shipper Advisory Committee.
(b) Function.—
The Committee shall advise the Federal Maritime Commission on policies relating to the competitiveness, reliability, integrity, and fairness of the international ocean freight delivery system.
(c) Membership.—
(1) In general.—
The Committee shall consist of 24 members appointed by the Commission in accordance with this section.
(2) Expertise.—
Each member of the Committee shall have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in matters relating to the function of the Committee.
(3) Representation.—
Members of the Committee shall be appointed as follows:
(A) Twelve members shall represent entities who import cargo to the United States using ocean common carriers.
(B) Twelve members shall represent entities who export cargo from the United States using ocean common carriers.
(Added Pub. L. 116–283, div. G, title LVXXXVI [LXXXVI], § 8604(a), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4762; amended Pub. L. 118–159, div. C, title XXXV, § 3535(h), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2315.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2024—Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 118–159 substituted “Representation.—Members of the Committee shall be appointed as follows:” for “Representation.—REPRESENTATION.—Members of the Committee shall be appointed as follows: —”.
46 U.S.C. § 51302a (SHIPPING)
§ 51302a. Nomination in event of death, resignation, or expulsion from office of Senator otherwise authorized to nominate
(a) Senators.—
In the event a Senator does not submit nominations for cadets for an academic year in accordance with section 51302(b)(1) of this title due to death, resignation from office, or expulsion from office, and the date of the swearing-in of the Senator’s successor as Senator occurs after the date of the deadline for submittal of nominations for cadets for the academic year, the nominations for cadets otherwise authorized to be made by the Senator pursuant to such section shall be made instead by the other Senator from the State concerned.
(b) Construction of Authority.—
Any nomination for cadets made by a Senator pursuant to this section is not a reallocation of a nomination. Such nominations are made in lieu of a Senator not submitting nominations for cadets for an academic year in accordance with section 51302 of this title due to death, resignation from office, or expulsion from office and the date of the swearing-in of the Senator’s successor occurs after the date of the deadline for submittal of nominations for cadets for the academic year.
(Added Pub. L. 118–159, div. C, title XXXV, § 3537(a), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2316.)
46 U.S.C. § 53411 (SHIPPING)
§ 53411. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated for payments under section 53406, amounts as follows, to remain available until expended:
(1) $122,400,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 and 2026.
(2) $167,600,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 and 2028.
(3) $172,120,000 for each of fiscal years 2029 and 2030.
(4) $176,780,000 for each of fiscal years 2031 and 2032.
(5) $181,560,000 for each of fiscal years 2033 and 2034.
(6) $186,460,000 for each of fiscal years 2035 and 2036.
(7) $191,480,000 for each of fiscal years 2037 and 2038.
(8) $196,660,000 for each of fiscal years 2039 and 2040.
(Added Pub. L. 116–283, div. C, title XXXV, § 3511(a), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4418; amended Pub. L. 117–263, div. C, title XXXV, § 3501(b)(1), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3064; Pub. L. 118–159, div. C, title XXXV, § 3531(c), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2312.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2024—Pub. L. 118–159 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “There is authorized to be appropriated for payments under section 53406, $60,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023, and $120,000,000 for fiscal years 2024 through 2035, to remain available until expended.”
2022—Pub. L. 117–263 substituted “and 2023, and $120,000,000 for fiscal years 2024 through 2035” for “through 2035”.
46 U.S.C. § 57112 (SHIPPING)
§ 57112. Requirements for purchasing federally auctioned vessels
(a) In General.—
To be eligible to purchase a covered vessel from the Federal Government, a person shall provide proof of—
(1) liability insurance for the operator of such covered vessel;
(2) financial resources sufficient to cover maintenance costs of such covered vessel; and
(3) with respect to a covered vessel requiring documentation under chapter 121, an admiralty bond or stipulation.
(b) Covered Vessel Defined.—
In this section, the term “covered vessel” means—
(1) a government owned vessel disposed of in accordance with this part and section 548 of title 40;
(2) a vessel seized or forfeited pursuant to any law, and auctioned by the Federal Government, including a vessel seized or forfeited pursuant to section 7301 or 7302 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; or
(3) a fishing vessel seized or forfeited pursuant to section 310 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1860).
(Added Pub. L. 118–159, div. C, title XXXV, § 3532(a), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2312.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Sections 7301 and 7302 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), are classified to sections 7301 and 7302, respectively, of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.
50 U.S.C. § 2403 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 2403. Principal Deputy Administrator for Nuclear Security
(a) In general
(1) There is in the Administration a Principal Deputy Administrator, who is appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(2) The Principal Deputy Administrator shall be appointed from among persons who have extensive background in organizational management and are well qualified to manage the nuclear weapons, infrastructure construction and maintenance, nonproliferation, and materials disposition programs of the Administration in a manner that advances and protects the national security of the United States.
(b) Duties
Subject to the authority, direction, and control of the Administrator, the Principal Deputy Administrator shall perform such duties and exercise such powers as the Administrator may prescribe, including the coordination of activities among the elements of the Administration. The Principal Deputy Administrator shall act for, and exercise the powers of, the Administrator when the Administrator is disabled or the position of Administrator is vacant.
(Pub. L. 106–65, div. C, title XXXII, § 3213, as added Pub. L. 107–107, div. C, title XXXI, § 3141(a)(2), Dec. 28, 2001, 115 Stat. 1370; Pub. L. 118–159, div. C, title XXXI, § 3111(a)(2), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2293.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 2403, Pub. L. 106–65, div. C, title XXXII, § 3213, Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 958; Pub. L. 106–398, § 1 [div. C, title XXXI, § 3157], Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A–468, which related to status of Administration and contractor personnel within Department of Energy, was renumbered section 3220 of Pub. L. 106–65, by Pub. L. 107–107, div. C, title XXXI, § 3141(a)(1), Dec. 28, 2001, 115 Stat. 1369, and transferred to section 2410 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 2024—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 118–159 inserted “infrastructure construction and maintenance,” after “nuclear weapons,”.