justicedao/ipfs_uscode huggingface dataset:
usc:us:22:2675

text: U.S.C. Title 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE 22 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE CHAPTER 38 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE Sec. 2675 - Allocation or transfer to other agencies of funds appropriated to Department of State; authority for expenditure of funds From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §2675. Allocation or transfer to other agencies of funds appropriated to Department of State; authority for expenditure of funds The Secretary of State may allocate or transfer to any department, agency, or independent establishment of the United States Government (with the consent of the head of such department, agency, or establishment) any funds appropriated to the Department of State, for direct expenditure by such department, agency, or independent establishment for the purposes for which the funds were appropriated in accordance with authority granted in this Act or under authority governing the activities of such department, agency, or independent establishment. (Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 841, title I, §8, 70 Stat. 891; renumbered title I, Pub. L. 97–241, title II, §202(a), Aug. 24, 1982, 96 Stat. 282; Pub. L. 98–164, title I, §121, Nov. 22, 1983, 97 Stat. 1023.) Editorial Notes References in Text This Act, referred to in text, is act Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 841, 70 Stat. 890, known as the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2651 of this title and Tables. Codification Section was formerly classified to section 170m of Title 5 prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by Pub. L. 89–554, §1, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 378. Amendments 1983 —Pub. L. 98–164 amended section generally, substituting provisions relating to allocation or transfer of funds and authority for expenditure of funds for provisions relating to transfer of funds.
usc:us:12:1756a

text: U.S.C. Title 12 - BANKS AND BANKING 12 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 12 - BANKS AND BANKING CHAPTER 14 - FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS SUBCHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 1756a - Omitted From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §1756a. Omitted Editorial Notes Codification Section, act July 22, 1942, ch. 516, 56 Stat. 700, which authorized reimbursement of Farm Credit Administration personnel for use of private automobiles for examining, supervising, and servicing Federal credit unions, was from the Department of Agriculture Appropriation Act, 1943, and was not repeated in subsequent appropriation acts. Similar provisions were contained in act July 1, 1941, ch. 267, 55 Stat. 444, the Department of Agriculture Appropriation Act, 1942.
usc:us:43:617t

text: §617t. Short title The short title of this subchapter shall be "Boulder Canyon Project Act." (Dec. 21, 1928, ch. 42, §21, 45 Stat. 1066.)
usc:us:12:1714

text: U.S.C. Title 12 - BANKS AND BANKING 12 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 12 - BANKS AND BANKING CHAPTER 13 - NATIONAL HOUSING SUBCHAPTER II - MORTGAGE INSURANCE Sec. 1714 - Taxation From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §1714. Taxation Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to exempt any real property acquired and held by the Secretary under this subchapter from taxation by any State or political subdivision thereof, to the same extent, according to its value, as other real property is taxed. (June 27, 1934, ch. 847, title II, §208, 48 Stat. 1252; Feb. 3, 1938, ch. 13, §3, 52 Stat. 22; Apr. 20, 1950, ch. 94, title I, §122, 64 Stat. 59; Pub. L. 90–19, §1(a)(3), May 25, 1967, 81 Stat. 17.) Editorial Notes Amendments 1967 —Pub. L. 90–19 substituted "Secretary" for "Commissioner". 1950 —Act Apr. 20, 1950, substituted "Commissioner" for "Administrator". 1938 —Act Feb. 3, 1938, corrected error in spelling of "subdivision".
usc:us:22:10609

text: U.S.C. Title 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE 22 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE CHAPTER 113 - UNITED STATES FOUNDATION FOR INTERNATIONAL CONSERVATION Sec. 10609 - Authorization of appropriations From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §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.[; 22 U.S.C. 2346 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.) Editorial Notes References in Text The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, referred to in subsec. (a), is 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.
usc:us:50:2626

text: §§2624 to 2626. Repealed. Pub. L. 117–263, div. C, title XXXI, §3132(a)(1)(B)(ii), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3060 Section 2624, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4444, formerly Pub. L. 106–398, §1 [div. C, title XXXI, §3131], Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A–454; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4444, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(g)(19), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1768; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(e)(14), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1078, related to funding for termination costs of the River Protection Project, Richland, Washington. Section 2625, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4445, as added Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3127(a), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1064, related to the plan for tank farm waste at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, Richland, Washington. Section 2626, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4446, as added Pub. L. 114–92, div. C, title XXXI, §3116(a), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 1194; Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXI, §3137(a), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2303, related to contract oversight for the Hanford Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant.
usc:us:42:19054

text: §19054. Climate change research The Director shall make awards, on a competitive basis, to institutions of higher education or non-profit organizations (or consortia of such institutions or organizations) to support research to improve our understanding of the climate system and related human and environmental systems. (Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title III, §10345, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1560.)
usc:us:26:5553

text: U.S.C. Title 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE 26 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE Subtitle E - Alcohol, Tobacco, and Certain Other Excise Taxes CHAPTER 51 - DISTILLED SPIRITS, WINES, AND BEER Subchapter I - Miscellaneous General Provisions Sec. 5553 - Supervision of premises and operations From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §5553. Supervision of premises and operations (a) Assignment of internal revenue officers The Secretary is authorized to assign to any premises established under the provisions of this chapter such number of internal revenue officers as may be deemed necessary. (b) Functions of internal revenue officer When used in this chapter, the term "internal revenue officer assigned to the premises" means the internal revenue officer assigned by the Secretary to duties at premises established and operated under the provisions of this chapter. (Added Pub. L. 85–859, title II, §201, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1395; amended Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, §1906(b)(13)(A), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1834.) Editorial Notes Prior Provisions A prior section 5553, act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 681, consisted of provisions similar to those comprising this section, prior to the general revision of this chapter by Pub. L. 85–859. For application to vinegar plants of provisions of prior section 5553(a) relating to assignment of storekeeper-gaugers, see also section 5505(f) of this title. Amendments 1976 —Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 94–455 struck out "or his delegate" after "Secretary" wherever appearing.
usc:us:34:40931

text: U.S.C. Title 34 - CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT 34 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 34 - CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT Subtitle IV - Criminal Records and Information CHAPTER 409 - NATIONAL INSTANT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM SUBCHAPTER II - FOCUSING FEDERAL ASSISTANCE ON THE IMPROVEMENT OF RELEVANT RECORDS Sec. 40931 - Continuing evaluations From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §40931. Continuing evaluations (a) Evaluation required The Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics (referred to in this section as the "Director") shall study and evaluate the operations of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. Such study and evaluation shall include compilations and analyses of the operations and record systems of the agencies and organizations necessary to support such System. (b) Report on grants Not later than January 31 of each year, the Director shall submit to Congress a report containing the estimates submitted by the States under section 40912(b) of this title. (c) Report on best practices Not later than January 31 of each year, the Director shall submit to Congress, and to each State participating in the National Criminal History Improvement Program, a report of the practices of the States regarding the collection, maintenance, automation, and transmittal of information relevant to determining whether a person is prohibited from possessing or receiving a firearm by Federal or State law, by the State or any other agency, or any other records relevant to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, that the Director considers to be best practices. (d) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to complete the studies, evaluations, and reports required under this section. (Pub. L. 110–180, title II, §201, Jan. 8, 2008, 121 Stat. 2570.) Editorial Notes Codification Section was formerly classified in a note under section 922 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
usc:us:7:65

text: U.S.C. Title 7 - AGRICULTURE 7 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 7 - AGRICULTURE CHAPTER 2 - COTTON STANDARDS Sec. 65 - Separability From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §65. Separability If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of the chapter and the application of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall not be affected thereby. (Mar. 4, 1923, ch. 288, §13, 42 Stat. 1520.)
usc:us:21:1503

text: U.S.C. Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS 21 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS CHAPTER 20 - NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL PROGRAM SUBCHAPTER I - OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY Secs. 1503 to 1505 - Repealed. Pub. L. 100-690, title I, §1009, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4188, as amended by Pub. L. 105-20, §2(b), June 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 234 From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §§1503 to 1505. Repealed. Pub. L. 100–690, title I, §1009, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4188, as amended by Pub. L. 105–20, §2(b), June 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 234 Section 1503, Pub. L. 100–690, title I, §1004, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4184, related to coordination between Office of National Drug Control Policy and executive branch departments and agencies. See section 1704 of this title. Section 1504, Pub. L. 100–690, title I, §1005, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4185; Pub. L. 103–322, title IX, §90203, Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1991; Pub. L. 105–20, §2(b), June 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 234, related to annual development and submission of National Drug Control Strategy by President to Congress. See section 1705 of this title. Section 1505, Pub. L. 100–690, title I, §1008, formerly §1003A, as added Pub. L. 101–510, div. A, title X, §1011, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1633; renumbered §1008 and amended Pub. L. 103–322, title IX, §90204(a), (b), (c)(2), (3), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1993, 1994, established Counter-Drug Technology Assessment Center within Office of National Drug Control Policy. A prior section 1505, Pub. L. 100–690, title I, §1008, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4188, provided for an executive reorganization study and report to Congress and the President no later than Jan. 15, 1990, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–322, §90204(c)(1). Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective Date of Repeal Repeal effective Sept. 30, 1997, see section 1009 of Pub. L. 100–690, as amended, which was formerly classified to section 1506 of this title.
usc:us:42:3538

text: §3538. Rescheduling and refinancing of Federal loans The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is authorized to refinance any note or other obligation which is held by him in connection with any loan made by the Department of Housing and Urban Development or its predecessor in interest, or which is included within the revolving fund for liquidating programs established by the Independent Offices Appropriation Act of 1955 [12 U.S.C. 1701g–5], where he finds such refinancing necessary because of the loss, destruction, or damage (as a result of a major disaster) to property or facilities securing such obligations. The Secretary may authorize a suspension in the payment of principal and interest charges on, and an additional extension in the maturity of, any such loan for a period not to exceed five years if he determines that such action is necessary to avoid severe financial hardship. (Pub. L. 91–606, title II, §236(b), Dec. 31, 1970, 84 Stat. 1754.) Editorial Notes References in Text The Independent Offices Appropriation Act of 1955, referred to in text, is act June 24, 1954, ch. 359, 68 Stat. 272. Provisions of the act which established the revolving fund for liquidating programs are classified to section 1701g–5 of Title 12, Banks and Banking. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. Codification Section was not enacted as part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act which comprises this chapter. Section was formerly classified to section 4455(b) of this title. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective Date Section effective Dec. 31, 1970, see section 304 of Pub. L. 91–606, set out as an Effective Date of 1970 Amendment note under section 165 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.
usc:us:17:702

text: U.S.C. Title 17 - COPYRIGHTS 17 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 17 - COPYRIGHTS CHAPTER 7 - COPYRIGHT OFFICE Sec. 702 - Copyright Office regulations From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §702. Copyright Office regulations The Register of Copyrights is authorized to establish regulations not inconsistent with law for the administration of the functions and duties made the responsibility of the Register under this title. All regulations established by the Register under this title are subject to the approval of the Librarian of Congress. (Pub. L. 94–553, title I, §101, Oct. 19, 1976, 90 Stat. 2591.)
usc:us:46:4307

text: §4307. Prohibited acts (a) A person may not— (1) manufacture, construct, assemble, sell or offer for sale, introduce or deliver for introduction into interstate commerce, or import into the United States, a recreational vessel, associated equipment, or component of the vessel or equipment unless— (A)(i) it conforms with this chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter; and (ii) it does not contain a defect which has been identified, in any communication to such person by the Secretary or the manufacturer of that vessel, equipment or component, as creating a substantial risk of personal injury to the public; or (B) it is intended only for export and is so labeled, tagged, or marked on the recreational vessel or equipment, including any markings on the outside of the container in which it is to be exported; (2) affix, attach, or display a seal, document, label, plate, insignia, or other device indicating or suggesting compliance with standards of the United States Government on, in, or in connection with, a recreational vessel or item of associated equipment that is false or misleading; or (3) fail to provide a notification as required by this chapter or fail to exercise reasonable diligence in carrying out the notification and reporting requirements of this chapter. (b) A person may not operate a vessel in violation of this chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter. (Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 531; Pub. L. 98–557, §8(a), Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2862.) Historical and Revision Notes Revised section Source section (U.S. Code) 4307(a) 46:1461(a) 4307(b) 46:1461(c) Section 4307 prohibits certain acts in the manufacture and operation of recreational vessels. Editorial Notes Amendments 1984 —Subsec. (a)(1)(A). Pub. L. 98–557 designated existing provisions as cl. (i), substituted "and" for "or", and added cl. (ii).
usc:us:2:1317

text: U.S.C. Title 2 - THE CONGRESS 2 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 2 - THE CONGRESS CHAPTER 24 - CONGRESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY SUBCHAPTER II - EXTENSION OF RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS Part A - Employment Discrimination, Family and Medical Leave, Fair Labor Standards, Employee Polygraph Protection, Worker Adjustment and Retraining, Employment and Reemployment of Veterans, and Intimidation Sec. 1317 - Prohibition of intimidation or reprisal From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §1317. Prohibition of intimidation or reprisal (a) In general It shall be unlawful for an employing office to intimidate, take reprisal against, or otherwise discriminate against, any covered employee because the covered employee has opposed any practice made unlawful by this chapter, or because the covered employee has initiated proceedings, made a charge, or testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in a hearing or other proceeding under this chapter. (b) Remedy The remedy available for a violation of subsection (a) shall be such legal or equitable remedy as may be appropriate to redress a violation of subsection (a). (Pub. L. 104–1, title II, §208, formerly §207, Jan. 23, 1995, 109 Stat. 13; renumbered §208, Pub. L. 116–92, div. A, title XI, §1122(d)(1)(B), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1608.) Editorial Notes References in Text This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original "this Act", meaning Pub. L. 104–1, Jan. 23, 1995, 109 Stat. 3, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1301 of this title and Tables.
usc:us:33:35

text: U.S.C. Title 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS 33 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS CHAPTER 1 - NAVIGABLE WATERS GENERALLY SUBCHAPTER II - WATERS DECLARED NONNAVIGABLE: CHANGE OF NAME Sec. 35 - Mississippi River, West Channel, opposite La Crosse, Wisconsin From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §35. Mississippi River, West Channel, opposite La Crosse, Wisconsin The branch of the Mississippi River flowing between Grand Island and the mainland opposite the city of La Crosse, State of Wisconsin, and known as the West Channel, is declared unnavigable, and the said city of La Crosse is relieved of the necessity of maintaining a draw or pontoon bridge over said West Channel. (Feb. 23, 1901, ch. 470, 31 Stat. 804.)
usc:us:36:120103

text: U.S.C. Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS 36 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations Part B - Organizations CHAPTER 1201 - KOREAN WAR VETERANS ASSOCIATION, INCORPORATED Sec. 120103 - Membership From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §120103. Membership Eligibility for membership in the corporation, and the rights and privileges of members of the corporation, are as provided in the bylaws of the corporation. (Added Pub. L. 110–254, §1(a)(2), June 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2420.)
usc:us:42:4957

text: §4957. Participation of younger and older persons In carrying out this part and part C, the Director shall take necessary steps, including the development of special projects, where appropriate, to encourage the fullest participation of individuals 18 through 27 years of age, and individuals 55 years of age and older, in the various programs and activities authorized under such parts. (Pub. L. 93–113, title I, §107, Oct. 1, 1973, 87 Stat. 399; Pub. L. 103–82, title III, §326, Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 901.) Editorial Notes Amendments 1993 —Pub. L. 103–82 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: "In carrying out this part and part C of this subchapter, the Director shall take necessary steps, including the development of special projects, where appropriate, to encourage the fullest participation of older persons and older persons membership groups as volunteers and participant agencies in the various programs and activities authorized under such parts and, because of the high proportion of older persons within the poverty group, shall encourage the development of a variety of volunteer services to older persons, including special projects, to assure that such persons are served in proportion to their need." Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective Date of 1993 Amendment Amendment by Pub. L. 103–82 effective Oct. 1, 1993, see section 392 of Pub. L. 103–82, set out as a note under section 4951 of this title.
usc:us:16:3331

text: U.S.C. Title 16 - CONSERVATION 16 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 16 - CONSERVATION CHAPTER 52 - SALMON AND STEELHEAD CONSERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT SUBCHAPTER IV - COMMERCIAL FISHING FLEET ADJUSTMENT Sec. 3331 - Fleet adjustment program From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §3331. Fleet adjustment program (a) In general The Secretary of Commerce (hereinafter referred to in this subchapter as the "Secretary"), upon approval of a program submitted pursuant to section 3333 of this title, is authorized to distribute Federal funds to the State of Washington (hereinafter in this subchapter referred to as the "State"), subject to the standards, conditions, and restrictions set forth in this subchapter, for the purchase of commercial fishing and charter vessels (including the associated fishing gear) and licenses by the State in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter. The Federal share payable under this subchapter shall not exceed 75 percent of the total cost of the program. (b) Legal title Title to any vessel or other personal property purchased under a State program approved by the Secretary in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter shall vest upon purchase in the State. If the State sells such vessels or other property, title may pass in accordance with such sale. (Pub. L. 96–561, title I, §130, Dec. 22, 1980, 94 Stat. 3283.)
usc:us:20:3415

text: U.S.C. Title 20 - EDUCATION 20 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 20 - EDUCATION CHAPTER 48 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SUBCHAPTER II - ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT Sec. 3415 - Office of Postsecondary Education From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §3415. Office of Postsecondary Education (a) There shall be in the Department an Office of Postsecondary Education, to be administered by the Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education appointed under section 3412(b) of this title. The Assistant Secretary shall administer such functions affecting postsecondary education, both public and private, as the Secretary shall delegate, and shall serve as the principal adviser to the Secretary on matters affecting postsecondary education. (b) The Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education shall appoint a Deputy Assistant Secretary for International and Foreign Language Education to perform such functions affecting postsecondary, international, and foreign language education as the Secretary may prescribe. The Deputy Assistant Secretary for International and Foreign Language Education shall— (1) be an individual with extensive background and experience in international and foreign language education; (2) have responsibility for encouraging and promoting the study of foreign languages and the study of the cultures of other countries at the elementary, secondary, and postsecondary levels in the United States; and (3) coordinate with related international and foreign language education programs of other Federal agencies. (Pub. L. 96–88, title II, §205, Oct. 17, 1979, 93 Stat. 674; Pub. L. 110–315, title IX, §935, Aug. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 3460.) Editorial Notes Amendments 2008 —Pub. L. 110–315 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "There shall be in the Department an Office of Postsecondary Education, to be administered by the Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education appointed under section 3412(b) of this title. The Assistant Secretary shall administer such functions affecting postsecondary education, both public and private, as the Secretary shall delegate, and shall serve as the principal adviser to the Secretary on matters affecting public and private postsecondary education."
usc:us:36:220106

text: U.S.C. Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS 36 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations Part B - Organizations CHAPTER 2201 - UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, INCORPORATED Sec. 220106 - Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §220106. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges The corporation and its councils, organizations, chapters, and affiliates have the exclusive right to use the names "United Service Organizations, Incorporated" and "USO" and seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts. (Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1461.) Historical and Revision Notes Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 220106 36:1307. Dec. 29, 1979, Pub. L. 96–165, §7, 93 Stat. 1271. The word "sole" is omitted as included in "exclusive", and the words "such distinctive insignia" are omitted as included in "seals, emblems, and badges". The words "lawfully" and "in carrying out its purposes" are omitted as unnecessary.
usc:us:15:272a

text: U.S.C. Title 15 - COMMERCE AND TRADE 15 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 15 - COMMERCE AND TRADE CHAPTER 7 - NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY Sec. 272a - Technology services From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §272a. Technology services In addition to such other technology services and technology extension activities which may be mandated or authorized by law, and in order to help improve the use of technology by small and medium-sized industrial firms within the United States, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, as appropriate, shall— (1) work directly with States, local governments, and other appropriate organizations to provide for extended distribution of Standard Reference Materials, Standard Reference Data, calibrations, and related technical services and to help transfer other expertise and technology to the States and to small businesses and other businesses within the States; (2) evaluate those inventions from small businesses or individuals which have a significant potential for improving competitiveness; (3) provide support for workshops on technical and entrepreneurial topics and share information developed through the Malcolm Baldrige Quality Award Program; and (4) work with other Federal agencies to provide technical and related assistance to the States and businesses within the States. (Pub. L. 100–519, title I, §109, Oct. 24, 1988, 102 Stat. 2591.) Editorial Notes Codification Section was enacted as part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1989, and not as part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act which comprises this chapter.
usc:us:25:416g

text: U.S.C. Title 25 - INDIANS 25 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 25 - INDIANS CHAPTER 12 - LEASE, SALE, OR SURRENDER OF ALLOTTED OR UNALLOTTED LANDS Sec. 416g - Contract for water, sewerage, law enforcement, or other public services From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §416g. Contract for water, sewerage, law enforcement, or other public services The Papago Council and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Community Council, with the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, may contract with the State of Arizona or its political subdivisions for the furnishing of water, sewerage, law enforcement, or other public services on terms and conditions deemed advantageous to the tribe and individual Indian landowners. (Pub. L. 89–715, §8, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1113.)
usc:us:22:2464

text: U.S.C. Title 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE 22 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE CHAPTER 33 - MUTUAL EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM Sec. 2464 - Ethical issues in international health research From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §2464. Ethical issues in international health research (a) In general The Secretary shall make available funds for international exchanges to provide opportunities to researchers in developing countries to participate in activities related to ethical issues in human subject research, as described in subsection (c). (b) Coordination with other programs The Secretary shall coordinate programs conducted pursuant to this section with similar programs that may be conducted by the United States Agency for International Development and other Federal agencies as part of United States international health programs, particularly with respect to research and treatment of infectious diseases. (c) Ethical issues in human subject research For purposes of subsection (a), the phrase "activities related to ethical issues in human subject research" includes courses of study, conferences, and fora on development of and compliance with international ethical standards for clinical trials involving human subjects, particularly with respect to responsibilities of researchers to individuals and local communities participating in such trials, and on management and monitoring of such trials based on such international ethical standards. (Pub. L. 107–228, div. A, title II, §228, Sept. 30, 2002, 116 Stat. 1371.) Editorial Notes Codification Section was enacted as part of the Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003, and also as part of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003, and not as part of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 which comprises this chapter. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Definition For definition of "Secretary" as used in this section, see section 3 of Pub. L. 107–228, set out as a note under section 2651 of this title.
usc:us:24:302

text: U.S.C. Title 24 - HOSPITALS AND ASYLUMS 24 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 24 - HOSPITALS AND ASYLUMS CHAPTER 8 - GORGAS HOSPITAL Sec. 302 - Change of name as affecting various rights; records, maps, and public documents From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §302. Change of name as affecting various rights; records, maps, and public documents The change in the name of said hospital shall in no wise affect the rights of the Federal Government, or any municipality, corporation, association, or person; and all records, maps, and public documents of the United States in which said hospital is mentioned or referred to under the name of the Ancon Hospital or otherwise shall be held to refer to the said hospital under and by the name of the Gorgas Hospital. (Mar. 24, 1928, ch. 240, §2, 45 Stat. 366.)
usc:us:46:8105

text: §8105. Fishing vessel exemption Notwithstanding any other provision of law, neither the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, nor any amendment to such convention, shall apply to a fishing vessel, including a fishing vessel used as a fish tender vessel. (Added Pub. L. 104–324, title XI, §1146(a), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3992.) Editorial Notes Prior Provisions A prior section 8105, Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 550, authorized Secretary to prescribe regulations to carry out this part prior to repeal by Pub. L. 101–595, title VI, §603(7)(A), Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2993.
usc:us:49:16104

text: §16104. Disobedience to subpenas Whoever does not obey a subpena or requirement of the Board to appear and testify or produce records shall be fined under title 18 or imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both. (Added Pub. L. 104–88, title I, §106(a), Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 931.) Editorial Notes Prior Provisions Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 11913 of this title prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by Pub. L. 104–88, §102(a). Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective Date Section effective Jan. 1, 1996, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 104–88, see section 2 of Pub. L. 104–88, set out as a note under section 1301 of this title.
usc:us:15:9

text: U.S.C. Title 15 - COMMERCE AND TRADE 15 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 15 - COMMERCE AND TRADE CHAPTER 1 - MONOPOLIES AND COMBINATIONS IN RESTRAINT OF TRADE Sec. 9 - Jurisdiction of courts; duty of United States attorneys; procedure From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §9. Jurisdiction of courts; duty of United States attorneys; procedure The several district courts of the United States are invested with jurisdiction to prevent and restrain violations of section 8 of this title; and it shall be the duty of the several United States attorneys, in their respective districts, under the direction of the Attorney General, to institute proceedings in equity to prevent and restrain such violations. Such proceedings may be by way of petitions setting forth the case and praying that such violations shall be enjoined or otherwise prohibited. When the parties complained of shall have been duly notified of such petition the court shall proceed, as soon as may be, to the hearing and determination of the case; and pending such petition and before final decree, the court may at any time make such temporary restraining order or prohibition as shall be deemed just in the premises. (Aug. 27, 1894, ch. 349, §74, 28 Stat. 570; Mar. 3, 1911, ch. 231, §291, 36 Stat. 1167; June 25, 1948, ch. 646, §1, 62 Stat. 909.) Editorial Notes Codification Act Mar. 3, 1911, vested jurisdiction in "district" courts, instead of "circuit" courts. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Change of Name Act June 25, 1948, eff. Sept. 1, 1948, substituted "United States attorneys" for "district attorneys of the United States". See section 541 et seq. of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.
usc:us:12:635t

text: U.S.C. Title 12 - BANKS AND BANKING 12 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 12 - BANKS AND BANKING CHAPTER 6A - EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES SUBCHAPTER III - TIED AID CREDIT EXPORT SUBSIDIES Sec. 635t - Definitions From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §635t. Definitions For purposes of this subchapter— (1) the term "tied aid credit" means credit— (A) which is provided for development aid purposes; (B) which is tied to the purchase of exports from the country granting the credit; (C) which is financed either exclusively from public funds, or, as a mixed credit, partly from public and partly from private funds; and (D) which has a grant element, as defined by the Development Assistance Committee of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, greater than zero percent; (2) the term "government-mixed credits" means the combined use of credits, insurance, and guarantees offered by the Export-Import Bank of the United States with concessional financing or grants offered by the Agency for International Development to finance exports; (3) the term "public-private cofinancing" means the combined use of either official development assistance or official export credit with private commercial credit to finance exports; (4) the term "blending of financings" means the use of various combinations of official development assistance, official export credit, and private commercial credit, integrated into a single package with a single set of financial terms, to finance exports; (5) the term "parallel financing" means the related use of various combinations of separate lines of official development assistance, official export credits, and private commercial credit, not combined into a single package with a single set of financial terms, to finance exports; and (6) the term "Bank" means the Export-Import Bank of the United States. (Pub. L. 98–181, title I [title VI, §647], Nov. 30, 1983, 97 Stat. 1265.)
usc:us:22:3931

text: U.S.C. Title 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE 22 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE CHAPTER 52 - FOREIGN SERVICE SUBCHAPTER II - MANAGEMENT OF SERVICE Sec. 3931 - Board of Examiners From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §3931. Board of Examiners (a) Establishment; membership; chairman The President shall establish a Board of Examiners for the Foreign Service to develop, and supervise the administration of, examinations prescribed under section 3941(b) of this title to be given to candidates for appointment in the Service. The Board shall consist of 15 members appointed by the President (no fewer than 5 of whom shall be appointed from among individuals who are not Government employees and who shall be qualified for service on the Board by virtue of their knowledge, experience, or training in the fields of testing or equal employment opportunity). The Board shall include representatives of agencies utilizing the Foreign Service personnel system and representatives of other agencies which have responsibility for employment testing. The Board shall be chaired by a member of the Board, designated by the President, who is a member of the Service. (b) Review of examinations; report to Secretary of State The Board of Examiners shall periodically review the examinations prescribed under section 3941(b) of this title in order to determine— (1) whether any such examination has an adverse impact on the hiring, promotion, or other employment opportunity of members of any race, sex, or ethnic group; (2) methods of minimizing any such adverse impact; (3) alternatives to any examinations which have such an adverse impact; and (4) whether such examinations are valid in relation to job performance. The Board of Examiners shall annually report its findings under this subsection to the Secretary of State and shall furnish to the Secretary of State its recommendations for improvements in the development, use, and administration of the examinations prescribed under section 3941(b) of this title. (c) Vacancies Any vacancy or vacancies on the Board shall not impair the right of the remaining members to exercise the full powers of the Board. (Pub. L. 96–465, title I, §211, Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2083.) Executive Documents Establishment of Board of Examiners For establishment of the Board of Examiners for the Foreign Service and appointment of its members, see section 6 of Ex. Ord. No. 12293, Feb. 23, 1981, 46 F.R. 13970, set out as note under section 3901 of this title.
usc:us:15:8717

text: U.S.C. Title 15 - COMMERCE AND TRADE 15 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 15 - COMMERCE AND TRADE CHAPTER 113 - CONCRETE MASONRY PRODUCTS RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND PROMOTION Sec. 8717 - Study and report by the Department of Commerce From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §8717. Study and report by the Department of Commerce Not later than 3 years after October 5, 2018, the Secretary shall prepare a study and submit to Congress a report examining the appropriateness and effectiveness of applying the commodity check-off program model (such as those programs established under the Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7411 et seq.)) to a nonagricultural industry, taking into account the program established by this chapter and any other check-off program involving a nonagricultural industry. (Pub. L. 115–254, div. E, §1318, Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3485.) Editorial Notes References in Text The Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996, referred to in text, is subtitle B of title V of Pub. L. 104–127, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1032, which is classified generally to subchapter II (§7411 et seq.) of chapter 101 of Title 7, Agriculture. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 7401 of Title 7 and Tables.
usc:us:19:3741

text: U.S.C. Title 19 - CUSTOMS DUTIES 19 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 19 - CUSTOMS DUTIES CHAPTER 23 - EXTENSION OF CERTAIN TRADE BENEFITS TO SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA SUBCHAPTER III - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RELATED ISSUES Sec. 3741 - Sense of the Congress regarding efforts to combat desertification in Africa and other countries From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §3741. Sense of the Congress regarding efforts to combat desertification in Africa and other countries (a) Findings The Congress finds that— (1) desertification affects approximately one-sixth of the world's population and one-quarter of the total land area; (2) over 1,000,000 hectares of Africa are affected by desertification; (3) dryland degradation is an underlying cause of recurrent famine in Africa; (4) the United Nations Environment Programme estimates that desertification costs the world $42,000,000,000 a year, not including incalculable costs in human suffering; and (5) the United States can strengthen its partnerships throughout Africa and other countries affected by desertification, help alleviate social and economic crises caused by misuse of natural resources, and reduce dependence on foreign aid, by taking a leading role to combat desertification. (b) Sense of the Congress It is the sense of the Congress that the United States should expeditiously work with the international community, particularly Africa and other countries affected by desertification, to— (1) strengthen international cooperation to combat desertification; (2) promote the development of national and regional strategies to address desertification and increase public awareness of this serious problem and its effects; (3) develop and implement national action programs that identify the causes of desertification and measures to address it; and (4) recognize the essential role of local governments and nongovernmental organizations in developing and implementing measures to address desertification. (Pub. L. 106–200, title I, §131, May 18, 2000, 114 Stat. 274.)
usc:us:14:2703

text: U.S.C. Title 14 - COAST GUARD 14 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 14 - COAST GUARD SUBTITLE II - PERSONNEL CHAPTER 27 - PAY, ALLOWANCES, AWARDS, AND OTHER RIGHTS AND BENEFITS SUBCHAPTER I - PERSONNEL RIGHTS AND BENEFITS Sec. 2703 - Contingent expenses From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §2703. Contingent expenses The Commandant may expend for contingencies of the Coast Guard a sum not to exceed $50,000 in any one fiscal year. (Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 532, §476; Pub. L. 108–293, title II, §219, Aug. 9, 2004, 118 Stat. 1039; renumbered §2703, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, §116(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4226.) Historical and Revision Notes Based on title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., §15k (Apr. 20, 1939, ch. 75, 53 Stat. 582). The limitation on the amount for such contingencies is increased, and the amount is made available to the Commandant rather than solely to the Superintendent of the Academy as now prescribed by law. The authorization is to cover expenditures incident to the offices of the Commandant and the Superintendent of the Academy. The intent is that the amount authorized will be administered in a manner similar to that now employed by the Superintendent of the Academy under the authority of 14 U.S.C., §15k. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557. Editorial Notes Prior Provisions A prior section 2703 was renumbered section 4903 of this title. Amendments 2018 —Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 476 of this title as this section. 2004 —Pub. L. 108–293 substituted "$50,000" for "$7,500" and struck out at end "The Commandant may authorize the Superintendent of the Academy to expend not to exceed $2,500 of this amount for contingencies of the Academy."