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20 U.S.C. § 7908a (EDUCATION)
§ 7908a. Military recruiter access to secondary school campuses
Each local educational agency receiving assistance under this chapter shall provide military recruiters the same access to the campus of each secondary school served by the local educational agency for the purpose of recruiting students who are at least 17 years of age that is provided to any prospective employer, institution of higher education, or other recruiter.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title VIII, § 8528A, as added Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title V, § 533(a), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 1887.)
heading: Delayed Effective Date of Section
text: Section effective one year after Dec. 23, 2024, see Effective Date note below.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title V, § 533(b), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 1887, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [enacting this section] shall take effect one year after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 23, 2024].”
heading: Compliance Monitoring and Reporting
text: Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title V, § 533(c), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 1887, provided that:
“On an annual basis, the Secretary of Defense shall—
“(1) collect information from military recruiters regarding the compliance of local educational agencies with the requirements of section 8528A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 [20 U.S.C. 7908a] (as added by subsection (a)); and
“(2) based on such information, prepare and submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report that—
“(A) identifies each local educational agency that the Secretary determines to be in violation of such section; and
“(B) explains the reasons for such determination.”
22 U.S.C. § 213a (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 213a. Authority to designate additional passport acceptance agents
(a) Authority to designate
The Secretary may designate any person described in subsection (b) that meets such other requirements as the Secretary may prescribe pursuant to regulations to serve as a passport acceptance agent, unless the Secretary withdraws such authorization on a case-by-case basis with respect to a given person.
(b) Authorized persons
A person described in this subsection is any of the following:
(1) An employee of the clerk of any Federal court.
(2) An employee of the clerk of any State court of record.
(3) A postal employee at a United States post office that has been selected to accept passport applications.
(4) An employee of the Department of Defense at a military installation that has been authorized to accept passport applications.
(5) An employee of a Federal department or agency that has been selected to accept passport applications.
(6) A United States citizen who, as determined by the Secretary, is employed by and provides services through a reputable, established company or institution and is commissioned or appointed as a notary or notary public or otherwise authorized to perform a notarization under the laws of a State, district, or territorial government.
(7) Any other person specifically designated by the Secretary.
(c) Regulations
The Secretary shall prescribe or revise such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this division.
(Pub. L. 118–31, div. F, title LXI, § 6109, Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 967; Pub. L. 118–159, div. G, title LXXV, § 7507(a), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2547.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This division, referred to in subsec. (c), is div. F of Pub. L. 118–31, Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 963, known as the Department of State Authorization Act of 2023. For complete classification of div. F to the Code, see Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 2024—Subsec. (b)(6), (7). Pub. L. 118–159 added par. (6) and redesignated former par. (6) as (7).
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Definition
text: For definition of “Secretary” 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. § 294b (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 294b. Support co-location with allied partner nations
The Secretary, following consultation which occurs a reasonable time in advance of the exercise of the authority and includes details on costs and purposes with the appropriate congressional committees, the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives may alter, repair, and furnish United States Government-owned and leased space for use by the government of a foreign country to facilitate co-location of such government in such space, on such terms and conditions as the Secretary may determine, including with respect to reimbursement of all or part of the costs of such alteration, repair, or furnishing. Reimbursements or advances of funds pursuant to this section may be credited to the currently applicable appropriation and shall be available for the purposes for which such appropriation is authorized.
(Pub. L. 118–159, div. G, title LXXII, § 7213, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2535.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Definitions
text: For definitions of “Secretary” and “appropriate congressional committees” as used in this section, see section 7002 of Pub. L. 118–159, set out as a note under section 2651 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 1741c–1 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 1741c–1. Report on strategies for reducing likelihood of United States nationals being unlawfully or wrongfully detained or taken hostage
Not later than 60 days after December 23, 2024, the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, in coordination with the Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell, the Hostage Response Group, and relevant agencies, as appropriate, shall submit to the President and Congress a classified report that identifies and recommends options and strategies to reduce the likelihood of United States nationals being unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad or taken hostage.
(Pub. L. 116–260, div. FF, title III, § 305A, as added Pub. L. 118–159, div. G, title LXXVII, § 7702, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2553.)
22 U.S.C. § 2680–3 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2680–3. Responsiveness to Congressional Research Service inquiries and Congressional Budget Office inquiries
(a) Findings
The Congressional Research Service and the Congressional Budget Office are charged with rendering effective and efficient service to Congress and responding expeditiously, effectively, and efficiently to the needs of Congress.
(b) Responses
The Secretary and Administrator shall ensure that for any inquiry or request from the Congressional Research Service or the Congressional Budget Office—
(1) an initial substantive response to the request is sent within 14 days of receipt of the inquiry;
(2) a complete answer responsive to the request is sent within 90 days of receipt of the inquiry, together with an explanation as to why the request was delayed; and
(3) Congressional Research Service and Congressional Budget Office staff shall be treated as congressional staff for any briefings or informal discussions.
(c) Requirement to disclose unclassified information
The Secretary and the Administrator shall not refuse to provide information to the Congressional Research Service or the Congressional Budget Office on the basis that the Secretary or the Administrator deems such information to be sensitive but unclassified.
(Pub. L. 118–159, div. G, title LXXII, § 7209, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2532.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Definitions
text: For definitions of “Secretary” and “Administrator” as used in this section, see section 7002 of Pub. L. 118–159, set out as a note under section 2651 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 2740 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2740. Career intermission program adjustment to enhance retention
(a) Authority to extend Federal Employee Health Benefit coverage
The Secretary and Administrator are authorized to offer employees the option of extending Federal Employee Health Benefit coverage during pre-approved leave without pay for up to 3 years.
(b) Responsibility for premium payments
If an employee elects to continue coverage pursuant to subsection (a) for longer than 365 days, the employee shall be responsible for 100 percent of the premium (employee share and government share) during such longer period.
(Pub. L. 118–159, div. G, title LXXI, § 7106, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2524.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Definitions
text: For definitions of “Secretary” and “Administrator” as used in this section, see section 7002 of Pub. L. 118–159, set out as a note under section 2651 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 2741 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2741. Authority to pay for or reimburse for certain security services
(a) In general
The Secretary and the Administrator are authorized to pay for or reimburse for appropriate security services to mitigate risks to certain employees or members of their households resulting from or related to the employee’s official duties or affiliation with the Department or USAID. These security equipment or services may include security cameras and services to de-prioritize or remove internet search results revealing personally identifiable information.
(b) Required policy
Prior to paying for or reimbursing services pursuant to subsection (a), the Department shall establish a policy that—
(1) outlines the requirements for qualifying for the payment of or reimbursement of services;
(2) identifies the office responsible for vetting requests for paying for or reimbursing of services; and
(3) mandates expeditious consideration of such requests.
(Pub. L. 118–159, div. G, title LXXI, § 7115, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2527.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Definitions
text: For definitions of “Secretary”, “Administrator”, “Department”, and “USAID” as used in this section, see section 7002 of Pub. L. 118–159, set out as a note under section 2651 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 4028a (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4028a. Per diem allowance for newly hired members of the Foreign Service
(a) Per diem allowance
(1) In general
Except as provided in paragraph (2), any newly hired Foreign Service employee who is in initial orientation training, or any other training expected to last less than 6 months in the Washington, D.C. area before transferring to the employee’s first assignment overseas or domestically outside the Washington, D.C. area shall, for the duration of such training, receive a per diem allowance at the levels prescribed under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5.
(2) Limitation on lodging expenses
A newly hired Foreign Service employee may not receive any lodging expenses under the applicable per diem allowance pursuant to paragraph (1) if that employee—
(A) has a permanent residence in the Washington, D.C., area (not including government-supplied housing during such orientation training or other training); and
(B) does not vacate such residence during such orientation training or other training.
(b) Definitions
In this section—
(1) the term “per diem allowance” has the meaning given such term in section 5701 of title 5; and
(2) the term “Washington, D.C., area” means the geographic area within a 50-mile radius of the Washington Monument.
(Pub. L. 118–159, div. G, title LXXI, § 7109, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2525.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Department of State Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, and also as part of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, and not as part of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 which comprises this chapter.
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 and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and other United States Government employees under chief of mission authority are authorized to pay for the transportation by a foreign air carrier of Department and USAID personnel, and other United States Government employees under chief of mission authority 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; Pub. L. 118–159, div. G, title LXXVI, § 7604, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2553.)
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: Amendments
text: 2024—Par. (1). Pub. L. 118–159, in introductory provisions, substituted “the Department and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and other United States Government employees under chief of mission authority are” for “the Department is” and “Department and USAID personnel, and other United States Government employees under chief of mission authority” for “Department personnel”.
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. § 4081b (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4081b. Presence of chiefs of mission at diplomatic posts
(a) Requirement for arrival at diplomatic post within 60 days
(1) In general
The Secretary shall require that to be eligible for payment of travel expenses for initial arrival at the assigned post, a chief of mission must arrive at the post not later than 60 days after the date on which the chief of mission was confirmed by the Senate.
(2) Exceptions
The restriction under paragraph (1) shall not apply to a chief of mission who arrives later than 60 days after confirmation by the Senate if the delay was caused by one or more of the following:
(A) A flight delay that was outside of the control of the chief of mission or the Department.
(B) A natural disaster, global health emergency, or other naturally occurring event that prevented the chief of mission from entering the country of the assigned post.
(C) Delay or refusal by the government of the host country to accept diplomatic accreditation.
(D) Family or medical emergency.
(E) Extenuating circumstances beyond the control of the chief of mission.
(3) Waiver
The Secretary may waive the requirement under paragraph (1) upon a determination that extenuating circumstances warrant such a waiver and upon submission of a brief description of the determination to the appropriate congressional committees.
(4) Notification required
Not later than 90 days after December 23, 2024, and in each case that a chief of mission arrives at an assigned post more than 60 days after confirmation, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report identifying any chief of mission who arrived at the assigned post more than 60 days after confirmation by the Senate, and includes a description of the justification.
(b) Notifications on departures of chiefs of mission
Beginning on April 1, 2025, for 5 years, the Secretary shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of any chief of mission who has permanently departed from the assigned post within 90 days of the departure.
(Pub. L. 118–159, div. G, title LXXII, § 7202, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2528.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Department ofState Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, and also as part of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, 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”, “Department”, and “appropriate congressional committees” as used in this section, see section 7002 of Pub. L. 118–159, set out as a note under section 2651 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 4083a (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4083a. Rest and recuperation leave
(a) Definitions
In this section—
(1) the term “agency” means an Executive agency (as that term is defined in section 105 of title 5), but does not include the Government Accountability Office;
(2) the term “combat zone” means a geographic area designated by an Executive order of the President as an area in which the Armed Forces are engaging or have engaged in combat, an area designated by law to be treated as a combat zone, or a location the Department of Defense has certified for combat zone tax benefits due to its direct support of military operations;
(3) the term “employee” means an officer or an individual who is—
(A) appointed in the civil service, the Foreign Service, or any appointment authority other than the uniformed services (as that term is defined in section 101 of title 37), by one of the following acting in an official capacity:
(i) The President.
(ii) A Member or Members of Congress, or Congress.
(iii) An individual who is an employee under this section.
(iv) The head of a Government-controlled corporation;
(B) engaged in the performance of a Federal function under authority of law or an Executive act; and
(C) subject to the supervision of an individual described in subparagraph (A) while engaged in the performance of the duties of his or her position;
(4) the term “high risk, high threat post” has the meaning given that term in section 4803 of this title; and
(5) the term “leave year” means the period beginning on the first day of the first complete pay period in a calendar year and ending on the day immediately before the first day of the first complete pay period in the following calendar year.
(b) Leave for rest and recuperation
The Secretary or other head of an agency may prescribe regulations to grant up to 20 days of paid leave, per leave year, for the purposes of rest and recuperation to an employee of the agency serving in a combat zone, any other high risk, high threat post, or any other location presenting significant security or operational challenges.
(c) Discretionary authority of the Secretary or other agency head
Use of the authority under subsection (b) is at the sole and exclusive discretion of the head of the agency concerned.
(d) Records
An agency shall record leave provided under this section separately from leave authorized under any other provision of law.
(Pub. L. 96–465, title I, § 903a, as added Pub. L. 118–159, div. G, title LXXII, § 7215(a), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2536.)
22 U.S.C. § 4083b (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4083b. Overseas operations leave
(a) Definitions
In this section—
(1) the term “agency” means an Executive agency (as that term is defined in section 105 of title 5), but does not include the Government Accountability Office.
(2) the term “employee” means an officer or an individual who is—
(A) appointed in the civil service, the Foreign Service, or any appointment authority other than the uniformed services (as that term is defined in section 101 of title 37), by one of the following acting in an official capacity:
(i) The President.
(ii) A Member or Members of Congress, or Congress.
(iii) An individual who is an employee under this section.
(iv) The head of a Government-controlled corporation;
(B) engaged in the performance of a Federal function under authority of law or an Executive act; and
(C) subject to the supervision of an individual described in subparagraph (A) while engaged in the performance of the duties of his or her position; and
(3) the term “leave year” means the period beginning with the first day of the first complete pay period in a calendar year and ending with the day immediately before the first day of the first complete pay period in the following calendar year.
(b) Leave for overseas operations
The Secretary or other head of an agency may prescribe regulations to grant up to 10 days of paid leave, per leave year, to an employee of the agency serving abroad for the purpose of local holidays.
(c) Discretionary authority of the Secretary or other agency head
Use of the authority under subsection (b) is at the sole and exclusive discretion of the head of the agency concerned.
(Pub. L. 96–465, title I, § 903b, as added Pub. L. 118–159, div. G, title LXXII, § 7215(a), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2537.)
22 U.S.C. § 4087 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4087. Termination of residential or motor vehicle leases and telephone service contracts
The terms governing the termination of residential or motor vehicle leases and telephone service contracts described in sections 305 and 305A, respectively, of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. 3955 and 3956) with respect to servicemembers who receive military orders described in such Act [50 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.] shall apply in the same manner and to the same extent to members of the Foreign Service who are posted in the United States or posted abroad in accordance with this chapter.
(Pub. L. 96–465, title I, § 907, as added Pub. L. 117–81, div. F, title LXII, § 6207(a), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2392; amended Pub. L. 118–159, div. G, title LXXI, § 7110, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2526.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, referred to in text, is act Oct. 17, 1940, ch. 888, 54 Stat. 1178, which is classified generally to chapter 50 (§ 3901 et seq.) of Title 50, War and National Defense. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 3901 of Title 50 and Tables.
This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 96–465, Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2071, known as the Foreign Service Act of 1980, which is classified principally to this chapter (§ 3901 et seq.). For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3901 of this title and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 2024—Pub. L. 118–159 substituted “Foreign Service who are posted in the United States or posted abroad” for “Service who are posted abroad at a Foreign Service post”.