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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: Fairness in Issuance of Tactical Gear to Diplomatic Security Service Personnel
text: Pub. L. 119–60, div. H, title LXXXIII, § 8364, Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1888, provided that:
“(a) In general
“In any instance when the Diplomatic Security Service of the Department of State issues tactical gear to Special Agents, uniform division officers, or personal service contractors, the Service must, whenever such products are commercially available, provide both men’s and women’s sizing options.
“(b) Tactical gear defined
“In this section, the term “tactical gear” includes, among other items, ballistic plates, ballistic plate carriers, helmets, media jackets, tactical pants, and gloves.”
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. § 4869 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 4869. Counter-intelligence training for certain Diplomatic Security special agents
(a) In general
Diplomatic Security special agents who are assigned to positions with a primary counterintelligence role or a diplomatic post rated as High or Critical for Human Intelligence on the Department of State’s Security Environment Threat List shall receive specific and substantive mandatory counter-intelligence training that is developed and conducted in consultation with the heads of relevant elements of the intelligence community.
(b) Intelligence community defined
In this section, the term “intelligence community” has the meaning given that term in 3003(4) of title 50.”.
(Pub. L. 99–399, title IV, §418, as added Pub. L. 119–60, div. E, title V, § 5504(a), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1600.)
22 U.S.C. § 6038 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 6038. Repealed. Pub. L. 119–60, div. F, title LXVIII, § 6801(c)(3), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1654
text: Section, Pub. L. 104–114, title I, § 108, Mar. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 798, required reports from the President on commerce with, and assistance to, Cuba from other foreign countries.
22 U.S.C. § 9614 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 9614. Independent accountability mechanism
(a) In general
The Board shall establish a transparent and independent accountability mechanism.
(b) Functions
The independent accountability mechanism established pursuant to subsection (a) shall—
(1) annually evaluate and report to the Board and Congress regarding compliance with environmental, social, labor, human rights, and transparency standards, consistent with Corporation statutory mandates;
(2) provide a forum for resolving concerns regarding the impacts of specific Corporation-supported projects with respect to such standards; and
(3) provide advice regarding Corporation projects, policies, and practices.
(c) Consolidation of functions
Not later than 90 days after December 18, 2025, the Board shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees describing any efficiencies that may be gained through the consolidation of functions of the independent accountability mechanism under the authorities of the Office of the Inspector General of the Corporation under section 1414. 1 The report shall include an outline as to how the Inspector General of the Corporation would develop an internal environmental, social, and governance expertise to adequately replace the independent accountability mechanism’s environmental, social, and governance expertise.
(Pub. L. 115–254, div. F, title I, § 1415, Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3492; Pub. L. 119–60, div. H, title LXXXVII, § 8733, Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1960.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
heading: Section 1414, referred to in subsec. (c), means section 1414 of Pub. L. 115–254, div. F, title I, Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3492, which amended section 8G of the Inspector General Act of 1978, Pub. L. 95–452, formerly § 8E, as added Pub. L. 100–504, which was set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, prior to repeal and restatement as section 415 of Title 5.
heading: Amendments
text: 2025—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 119–60 added subsec. (c).
22 U.S.C. § 9624 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 9624. Termination
(a) In general
The authorities provided under this subchapter terminate on December 31, 2031.
(b) Termination of Corporation
The Corporation shall terminate on the date on which the portfolio of the Corporation is liquidated.
(Pub. L. 115–254, div. F, title II, § 1424, Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3499; Pub. L. 119–60, div. H, title LXXXVII, § 8744, Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1963.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2025—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 119–60 substituted “December 31, 2031” for “7 years after October 5, 2018”.
22 U.S.C. § 9631 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 9631. Operations
(a) Bilateral agreements
The Corporation may provide support under subchapter II of this chapter in connection with projects in any country the government of which has entered into an agreement with the United States authorizing the Corporation to provide such support in that country.
(b) Claims settlement
(1) In general
Claims arising as a result of support provided under subchapter II of this chapter or under predecessor authority may be settled, and disputes arising as a result thereof may be arbitrated with the consent of the parties, on such terms and conditions as the Corporation may determine.
(2) Settlements conclusive
Payment made pursuant to any settlement pursuant to paragraph (1), or as a result of an arbitration award, shall be final and conclusive notwithstanding any other provision of law.
(c) Presumption of compliance
Each contract executed by such officer or officers as may be designated by the Board shall be conclusively presumed to be issued in compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
(d) Electronic payments and documents
The Corporation shall implement policies to accept electronic documents and electronic payments in all of its programs.
(e) Sense of Congress
It is the sense of Congress that—
(1) the Corporation is obligated to consult with and collect input from current employees on plans to substantially reorganize the Corporation prior to implementation of such plan; and
(2) the Corporation should consider preference, experience, and, when relevant, seniority when reassigning existing employees to new areas of work.
(Pub. L. 115–254, div. F, title III, § 1431, Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3499; Pub. L. 119–60, div. H, title LXXXVII, § 8751, Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1963.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (c), was in the original “this division”, meaning division F of Pub. L. 115–254, Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3485, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of division F to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9601 of this title and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 2025—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 119–60 added subsec. (e).
22 U.S.C. § 9633 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 9633. Maximum contingent liability
(a) In general
The maximum contingent liability of the Corporation outstanding at any one time shall not exceed in the aggregate $205,000,000,000.
(b) Rule of construction
The maximum contingent liability shall apply to all extension of liability by the Corporation regardless of the authority cited thereto.
(Pub. L. 115–254, div. F, title III, § 1433, Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3501; Pub. L. 119–60, div. H, title LXXXVII, § 8753, Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1964.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2025—Pub. L. 119–60 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text of section read as follows: “The maximum contingent liability of the Corporation outstanding at any one time shall not exceed in the aggregate $60,000,000,000.”
22 U.S.C. § 9654 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 9654. Publicly available project information
The Corporation shall—
(1) maintain a user-friendly, publicly available, machine-readable database with detailed project-level information, as appropriate and to the extent practicable, including a description of the support provided by the Corporation under subchapter II of this chapter, which shall include, to the greatest extent feasible for each project—
(A) the information included in the report to Congress under section 9653 of this title;
(B) project-level performance metrics; and
(C) a description of the development impact of the project, including anticipated impact prior to initiation of the project and assessed impact during and after the completion of the project; and
(2) include a clear link to information about each project supported by the Corporation under subchapter II of this chapter on the internet website of the Department of State, “ForeignAssistance.gov”, or a successor website or other online publication.
(Pub. L. 115–254, div. F, title IV, § 1444, Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3506; Pub. L. 119–60, div. H, title LXXXVII, § 8756, Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1967.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2025—Par. (1). Pub. L. 119–60 amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as follows: “maintain a user-friendly, publicly available, machine-readable database with detailed project-level information, as appropriate and to the extent practicable, including a description of the support provided by the Corporation under subchapter II of this chapter, including, to the extent feasible, the information included in the report to Congress under section 9653 of this title and project-level performance metrics; and”.
22 U.S.C. § 9656 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 9656. Notifications to be provided by the Corporation
(a) In general
Not later than 15 days prior to the Corporation making a financial commitment associated with the provision of support under subchapter II of this title in an amount in excess of $20,000,000, the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report in writing that contains the information required by subsection (b).
(b) Information required
The information required by this subsection includes—
(1) the amount of each such financial commitment;
(2) an identification of the recipient or beneficiary;
(3) a description of the project, activity, or asset and the Corporation’s impact quotient outlining the development goal or purpose to be achieved by providing support by the Corporation; and
(4)
(A) information relating to whether the Corporation has accepted a creditor status that is subordinate to that of other creditors in the project, activity, or asset; and
(B) for all projects, activities, or assets that the Corporation has accepted a creditor status that is subordinate to that of other creditors the Corporation shall include a description of the substantive policy rationale required by section 9623(b)(12) of this title that influenced the decision to accept such a creditor status.
(c) Bilateral agreements
The Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation shall notify the appropriate congressional committees not later than 30 days after entering into a new bilateral agreement described in section 9631(a) of this title.
(Pub. L. 115–254, div. F, title IV, § 1446, Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3507; (As amended Pub. L. 119–60, div. H, title LXXXVII, § 8757, Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1967.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2025—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 119–60, § 8757(1), substituted “$20,000,000” for “$10,000,000”.
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 119–60, § 8757(2)(B)(i), inserted “the Corporation’s impact quotient outlining” after “asset and”.
Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 119–60, § 8757(2)(B)(ii), (C), added par. (4).
22 U.S.C. § 10309 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 10309. Post Data Pilot Program
(a) Post Data and AI Pilot Program
(1) Establishment
The Secretary is authorized to establish a program, which shall be known as the “Post Data Program” (referred to in this section as the “Program”), that shall be overseen by the Department’s Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer.
(2) Goals
The goals of the Program shall include the following:
(A) Cultivating a data and artificial intelligence culture at diplomatic posts globally, including data fluency and data collaboration.
(B) Promoting data integration with Department of State Headquarters.
(C) Creating operational efficiencies, supporting innovation, and enhancing mission impact.
(b) Implementation plan
(1) In general
Not later than 180 days after December 18, 2025, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an implementation plan that outlines strategies for—
(A) advancing the goals described in subsection (a)(2);
(B) hiring data and artificial intelligence officers at United States diplomatic posts; and
(C) allocation of necessary resources to sustain the Program.
(2) Annual reporting requirement
Not later than 180 days after December 18, 2025, and annually thereafter for the following three years, the Secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding the status of the implementation plan required under paragraph (1).
(c) Appropriate congressional committees defined
In this section, the term “appropriate congressional committees” means—
(1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and
(2) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.
(Pub. L. 119–60, div. E, title III, § 5301, Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1592.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Definitions
text: For definitions of “Department” and “Secretary” as used in this section, see section 5002 of Pub. L. 119—60, set out as a note under section 2651 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 10703 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 10703. Definitions
In this subtitle:
(1) 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 Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate;
(D) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives;
(E) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and
(F) the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives.
(2) ICT
The term “ICT” means information and communication technology.
(3) Western Balkans
The term “Western Balkans” means the region comprised of the following countries:
(A) The Republic of Albania.
(B) Bosnia and Herzegovina.
(C) The Republic of Kosovo.
(D) Montenegro.
(E) The Republic of North Macedonia.
(F) The Republic of Serbia.
(4) Western Balkans country
The term “Western Balkans country” means any country listed in subparagraphs (A) through (F) of paragraph (3).
(Pub. L. 119–60, div. H, title LXXXIII, § 8334, Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1867.)
22 U.S.C. § 10706 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 10706. Promoting cross-cultural and educational engagement
(a) Sense of Congress
It is the sense of Congress that—
(1) promoting partnerships between United States universities and universities in the Western Balkans advances United States foreign policy goals and requires a whole-of-government approach, including the utilization of public-private partnerships; and
(2) such partnerships would provide opportunities for exchanging academic ideas, technical expertise, research, and cultural understanding for the benefit of the United States and may provide additional beneficial opportunities for cooperation in the private sector.
(b) University partnerships
The President, working through the Secretary of State, is authorized to promote partnerships between United States universities and universities in the Western Balkans, including—
(1) supporting research and analysis on cyber resilience;
(2) working with partner governments to reform policies, improve curricula, strengthen data systems, train teachers and students, including English language teaching, and to provide quality, inclusive learning materials;
(3) encouraging knowledge exchanges to help provide individuals, especially those who historically have had reduced access to relevant education, training, and skills for meaningful employment;
(4) promoting teaching and research exchanges between institutions of higher education in the Western Balkans and in the United States; and
(5) encouraging alliances and exchanges with like-minded institutions of education within the Western Balkans and the larger European continent.
(Pub. L. 119–60, div. H, title LXXXIII, § 8337, Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1875.)
22 U.S.C. § 10707 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 10707. Young Balkan Leaders Initiative
(a) Sense of Congress
It is the sense of Congress that—
(1) regular people-to-people exchange programs that bring religious leaders, journalists, civil society members, politicians, and other individuals from the Western Balkans to the United States will strengthen existing relationships and advance United States interests and shared values in the Western Balkans region; and
(2) the Department of State, through BOLD, a leadership program for young leaders in certain Western Balkans countries, plays an important role to develop young leaders in improving civic engagement and economic development in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro.
(b) Authorization
The Secretary of State should continue the BOLD Leadership Program, which shall hereafter be known as the “Young Balkan Leaders Initiative”, to promote educational and professional development for young adult leaders and professionals in the Western Balkans who have demonstrated a passion to contribute to the continued development of the Western Balkans region.
(c) Conduct of initiative
The goals of the Young Balkan Leaders Initiative should include—
(1) building the capacity of young Balkan leaders in the Western Balkans in the areas of business and information technology, cyber security and digitization, agriculture, civic engagement, and public administration;
(2) supporting young Balkan leaders by offering professional development, training, and networking opportunities, particularly in the areas of leadership, innovation, civic engagement, elections, human rights, entrepreneurship, good governance, public administration, and journalism;
(3) supporting young political, parliamentary, and civic Balkan leaders in collaboration on regional initiatives related to good governance, environmental protection, government ethics, and minority inclusion; and
(4) providing increased economic and technical assistance to young Balkan leaders to promote economic growth and strengthen ties between businesses, investors, and entrepreneurs in the United States and in Western Balkans countries.
(d) Fellowships
Under the Young Balkan Leaders Initiative, the Secretary of State is authorized to award fellowships to young leaders from the Western Balkans who—
(1) are between 18 and 35 years of age;
(2) have demonstrated strong capabilities in entrepreneurship, innovation, public service, and leadership;
(3) have had a positive impact in their communities, organizations, or institutions, including by promoting cross-regional and multiethnic cooperation; and
(4) represent a cross-section of the country’s demographics.
(e) Briefing on certain exchange programs
Not later than 180 days after December 18, 2025, the Secretary of State shall provide a briefing to the appropriate committees of Congress that describes the status of exchange programs involving the Western Balkans region.
(Pub. L. 119–60, div. H, title LXXXIII, § 8338, Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1875.)
22 U.S.C. § 10709 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 10709. Relations between Kosovo and Serbia
(a) Sense of Congress
It is the sense of Congress that—
(1) the Agreement on the Path to Normalization of Relations, which was agreed to by Kosovo and Serbia on February 27, 2023, with the facilitation of the European Union, is a positive step forward in advancing normalization between the two countries;
(2) Serbia and Kosovo should seek to make immediate progress on the Implementation Annex to the agreement referred to in paragraph (1);
(3) once sufficient progress has been made on the Implementation Annex, the United States should consider advancing initiatives to strengthen bilateral relations with both countries, which could include—
(A) establishing bilateral strategic dialogues with Kosovo and Serbia; and
(B) advancing concrete initiatives to deepen economic ties and investment with both countries; and
(4) the United States should continue to support a comprehensive final agreement between Kosovo and Serbia based on mutual recognition.
(b) Statement of policy
It is the policy of the United States Government that—
(1) it shall not pursue any policy that advocates for land swaps, partition, or other forms of redrawing borders along ethnic lines in the Western Balkans as a means to settle disputes between nation states in the region; and
(2) it should support pluralistic democracies in countries in the Western Balkans as a means to prevent a return to the ethnic strife that once characterized the region.
(Pub. L. 119–60, div. H, title LXXXIII, § 8340, Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1877.)