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22 U.S.C. § 5852 — Findings
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The Congress finds that it is in the national security interest of the United States—
(1) to facilitate, on a priority basis—
(A) the transportation, storage, safeguarding, and destruction of nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction of the independent states of the former Soviet Union;
(B) the prevention of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and destabilizing conventional weapons of the independent states, and the establishment of verifiable safeguards against the proliferation of such weapons;
(C) the prevention of diversion of weapons-related scientific expertise of the former Soviet Union to terrorist groups or third countries; and
(D) other efforts designed to reduce the military threat from the former Soviet Union;
(2) to support the conversion of the massive defense-related industry and equipment of the independent states of the former Soviet Union for civilian purposes and uses; and
(3) to expand military-to-military contacts between the United States and the independent states.
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The Congress finds that it is in the national security interest of the United States—
(1) to facilitate, on a priority basis—
(A) the transportation, storage, safeguarding, and destruction of nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction of the independent states of the former Soviet Union;
(B) the prevention of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and destabilizing conventional weapons of the independent states, and the establishment of verifiable safeguards against the proliferation of such weapons;
(C) the prevention of diversion of weapons-related scientific expertise of the former Soviet Union to terrorist groups or third countries; and
(D) other efforts designed to reduce the military threat from the former Soviet Union;
(2) to support the conversion of the massive defense-related industry and equipment of the independent states of the former Soviet Union for civilian purposes and uses; and
(3) to expand military-to-military contacts between the United States and the independent states.
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Funds may be obligated for a fiscal year for assistance or other programs or activities for an independent state of the former Soviet Union under sections 5853 and 5854 of this title only if the President has certified to the Congress, during that fiscal year, that such independent state is committed to—
(1) making a substantial investment of its resources for dismantling or destroying such weapons of mass destruction, if that independent state has an obligation under a treaty or other agreement to destroy or dismantle any such weapons;
(2) forgoing any military modernization program that exceeds legitimate defense requirements and forgoing the replacement of destroyed weapons of mass destruction;
(3) forgoing any use in new nuclear weapons of fissionable or other components of destroyed nuclear weapons; and
(4) facilitating United States verification of any weapons destruction carried out under section 5853(a) or 5854(a) of this title or section 212 of the Soviet Nuclear Threat Reduction Act of 1991 (title II of Public Law 102–228; [22 U.S.C. 2551](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title22-section2551&num=0&edition=prelim) note).
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**(a) Authorization** The President is authorized to promote bilateral and multilateral nonproliferation and disarmament activities—
(1) by supporting the dismantlement and destruction of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons, their delivery systems, and conventional weapons of the independent states of the former Soviet Union;
(2) by supporting bilateral and multilateral efforts to halt the proliferation of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons, their delivery systems, related technologies, and other weapons of the independent states, including activities such as—
(A) the storage, transportation, and safeguarding of such weapons, and
(B) the purchase, barter, or other acquisition of such weapons or materials derived from such weapons;
(3) by establishing programs for safeguarding against the proliferation of nuclear, biological, chemical, and other weapons of the independent states;
(4) by establishing programs for preventing diversion of weapons-related scientific and technical expertise of the independent states to terrorist groups or to third countries;
(5) by establishing science and technology centers in the independent states for the purpose of engaging weapons scientists and engineers of the independent states (in particular those who were previously involved in the design and production of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons) in productive, nonmilitary undertakings; and
(6) by establishing programs for facilitating the conversion of military technologies and capabilities and defense industries of the former Soviet Union into civilian activities.
**(b) Funding priorities** Priority in carrying out this section shall be given to the activities described in paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (a).
**(c) Use of defense funds**
(1)
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**(a) Authorization** The President is authorized to promote bilateral and multilateral nonproliferation and disarmament activities—
(1) by supporting the dismantlement and destruction of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons, their delivery systems, and conventional weapons;
(2) by supporting bilateral and multilateral efforts to halt the proliferation of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons, their delivery systems, related technologies, and other weapons, including activities such as—
(A) the storage, transportation, and safeguarding of such weapons, and
(B) the purchase, barter, or other acquisition of such weapons or materials derived from such weapons;
(3) by establishing programs for safeguarding against the proliferation of nuclear, biological, chemical, and other weapons of the independent states of the former Soviet Union;
(4) by establishing programs for preventing diversion of weapons-related scientific and technical expertise of the independent states to terrorist groups or to third countries;
(5) by establishing science and technology centers in the independent states for the purpose of engaging weapons scientists and engineers of the independent states (in particular those who were previously involved in the design and production of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons) in productive, nonmilitary undertakings; and
(6) by establishing programs for facilitating the conversion of military technologies and capabilities and defense industries of the former Soviet Union into civilian activities.
**(b) Funding priorities** Priority in carrying out this section shall be given to the activities described in paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (a).
**(c) Use of security assistance funds**
(1) **Authorization** — In recognition of th
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**(a) Notice of proposed obligations** Not less than 15 days before obligating any funds under section 5853 or 5854 of this title or the amendments made by section 506(a),11 See References in Text note below. the President shall transmit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and the appropriate congressional committees a report on the proposed obligation. Each such report shall specify—
(1) the account, budget activity, and particular program or programs from which the funds proposed to be obligated are to be derived and the amount of the proposed obligations; and
(2) the activities and forms of assistance for which the President plans to obligate such funds.
**(b) Semiannual report** Not later than April 30, 1993, and not later than October 30, 1993, the President shall transmit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and the appropriate congressional committees a report on the activities carried out under sections 5853 and 5854 of this title and the amendments made by section 506(a).1 Each such report shall set forth, for the preceding 6-month period and cumulatively, the following:
(1) The amounts expended for such activities and the purposes for which they were expended.
(2) The source of the funds obligated for such activities, specified by program.
(3) A description of the participation of all United States Government departments and agencies in such activities.
(4) A description of the activities carried out and the forms of assistance provided.
(5) Such other information as the President considers appropriate to fully inform the Congress concerning the operation of the programs and activities carried out under sections 5853 and 5854 of this title and the a
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Not later than 30 days after the end of the last fiscal year quarter of fiscal year 1992 and not later than 30 days after the end of each fiscal year quarter of fiscal year 1993, the President shall transmit to the Congress a report on the activities carried out under this chapter. Each such report shall set forth, for the preceding fiscal year quarter and cumulatively, the following:
(1) The amounts expended for such activities and the purposes for which they were expended.
(2) The source of the funds obligated for such activities, specified by program.
(3) A description of the participation of all United States Government departments and agencies and the United States private sector in such activities.
(4) A description of the activities carried out under this chapter and the forms of assistance provided under this chapter, including, with respect to proposed industrial demilitarization projects, additional information on the progress toward demilitarization of facilities and the conversion of the demilitarized facilities to civilian activities.
(5) Such other information as the President considers appropriate to fully inform the Congress concerning the operation of the programs authorized under this chapter.
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TITLE 22—FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
§ 5852
be necessary for such purposes. The Adminis-
trator shall cause such records and other in-
formation to be published in the Federal Reg-
ister.
(3) AID review
In the event that the Democracy Corps de-
termines not to comply with a request for
records under section 552 of title 5, the Democ-
racy Corps shall submit a report to the Admin-
istrator explaining the reasons for not com-
plying with such request. If the Administrator
approves such determination, the Agency for
International Development shall assume full
responsibility, including financial responsi-
bility, for defending the Democracy Corps in
any litigation relating to such request. If the
Administrator disapproves such determina-
tion, the Democracy Corps shall be required to
comply with such request.
(i) Annual reports
The Board shall be required to submit to the
Administrator and the Congress, not later than
January 31 each year, a comprehensive report on
the activities of the Democracy Corps. Each
such report shall list each grant made by the
Democracy Corps under subsection (d)(2) during
the preceding fiscal year, specifying the grantee
and the amount of the grant.
(j) Authorization of appropriations
Of the amount authorized to be appropriated
to carry out chapter 11 of part I of the Foreign
Assistance Act of 1961 [22 U.S.C. 2295 et seq.], up
to $15,000,000 for fiscal year 1993 are authorized
to be appropriated for grants to the Democracy
Corps under this section, in addition to amounts
otherwise available for such purpose.
(k) Sunset provision
Grants may not be made to the Democracy
Corps under this section after the end of fiscal
year 1997.
(l) Definitions
As used in this section—
(1) the term ‘‘Administrator’’ m
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