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50 U.S.C. § 2357b — Findings
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Congress finds that—
(1) United States nonproliferation efforts in the independent states of the former Soviet Union have achieved important results in ensuring that weapons of mass destruction, weapons-usable material and technology, and weapons-related knowledge remain beyond the reach of terrorists and weapons-proliferating states;
(2) although these efforts are in the United States national security interest, the effectiveness of these efforts has suffered from a lack of coordination within and among United States Government agencies;
(3) increased spending and investment by the United States private sector on nonproliferation efforts in the independent states of the former Soviet Union, specifically, spending and investment by the United States private sector in job creation initiatives and proposals for unemployed Russian Federation weapons scientists and technicians, are making an important contribution in ensuring that knowledge related to weapons of mass destruction remains beyond the reach of terrorists and weapons-proliferating states; and
(4) increased spending and investment by the United States private sector on nonproliferation efforts in the independent states of the former Soviet Union make advisable the establishment of a coordinating body to ensure that United States public and private efforts are not in conflict, and to ensure that public spending on efforts by the independent states of the former Soviet Union is maximized to ensure efficiency and further United States national security interests.
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Congress finds that—
(1) United States nonproliferation efforts in the independent states of the former Soviet Union have achieved important results in ensuring that weapons of mass destruction, weapons-usable material and technology, and weapons-related knowledge remain beyond the reach of terrorists and weapons-proliferating states;
(2) although these efforts are in the United States national security interest, the effectiveness of these efforts has suffered from a lack of coordination within and among United States Government agencies;
(3) increased spending and investment by the United States private sector on nonproliferation efforts in the independent states of the former Soviet Union, specifically, spending and investment by the United States private sector in job creation initiatives and proposals for unemployed Russian Federation weapons scientists and technicians, are making an important contribution in ensuring that knowledge related to weapons of mass destruction remains beyond the reach of terrorists and weapons-proliferating states; and
(4) increased spending and investment by the United States private sector on nonproliferation efforts in the independent states of the former Soviet Union make advisable the establishment of a coordinating body to ensure that United States public and private efforts are not in conflict, and to ensure that public spending on efforts by the independent states of the former Soviet Union is maximized to ensure efficiency and further United States national security interests.
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**(a) Notification with respect to nonproliferation activities** The Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of State, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission shall keep the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives informed with respect to—
(1) any activities undertaken by any such Secretary or the Commission to carry out the purposes and policies of the Secretaries and the Commission with respect to nonproliferation programs; and
(2) any other activities undertaken by any such Secretary or the Commission to prevent the proliferation of nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons or the means of delivery of such weapons.
**(b) Notification with respect to proliferation activities in foreign nations**
(1) **In general** — The Director of National Intelligence shall keep the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives fully and currently informed with respect to any activities of foreign nations that are significant with respect to the proliferation of nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons or the means of delivery of such weapons.
(2) **Fully and currently informed defined** — For purposes of paragraph (1), the term “fully and currently informed” means the transmittal of credible information with respect to an activity described in such paragraph not later than 60 days after becoming aware of the activity.
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**(a) In general** The President shall establish a mechanism to coordinate, with the maximum possible effectiveness and efficiency, the efforts of United States Government departments and agencies engaged in formulating policy and carrying out programs for achieving nonproliferation and threat reduction.
**(b) Membership** The coordination mechanism established pursuant to subsection (a) shall include—
(1) representatives designated by—
(A) the Secretary of State;
(B) the Secretary of Defense;
(C) the Secretary of Energy;
(D) the Secretary of Commerce;
(E) the Attorney General; and
(F) the Director of the Office of Homeland Security, or the head of a successor department or agency; and
(2) such other executive branch officials as the President may select.
**(c) Level of representation** To the maximum extent possible, each department 11 So in original. Probably should be “department’s”. or agency’s representative designated pursuant to subsection (b)(1) shall be an official of that department or agency who has been appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate.
**(d) Chair** The President shall designate an official to direct the coordination mechanism established pursuant to subsection (a). The official so designated may invite the head of any other department or agency of the United States to designate a representative of that department or agency to participate from time to time in the activities of the Committee.
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**(a) Purposes**
(1) **In general** — The primary purpose of the coordination mechanism established pursuant to [section 2357b of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title50-section2357b&num=0&edition=prelim) should be—
(A) to exercise continuing responsibility for coordinating worldwide United States nonproliferation and threat reduction efforts to ensure that they effectively implement United States policy; and
(B) to enhance the ability of participating departments and agencies to anticipate growing nonproliferation areas of concern.
(2) **Program monitoring and coordination** — The coordination mechanism established pursuant to [section 2357b of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title50-section2357b&num=0&edition=prelim) should have primary continuing responsibility within the executive branch of the Government for—
(A) United States nonproliferation and threat reduction efforts, and particularly such efforts in the independent states of the former Soviet Union; and
(B) coordinating the implementation of United States policy with respect to such efforts.
**(b) Authority** In carrying out the responsibilities described in subsection (a), the coordination mechanism established pursuant to [section 2357b of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title50-section2357b&num=0&edition=prelim) should have, at a minimum, the authority to—
(1) establish such subcommittees and working groups as it deems necessary;
(2) direct the preparation of analyses on issues and problems relating to coordination within and among United States departments and agencies on nonproliferation and threat reduction efforts;
(3) direct the preparation of analyses on issues
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All United States departments and agencies shall provide, to the extent permitted by law, such information and assistance as may be requested by the coordination mechanism established pursuant to [section 2357b of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title50-section2357b&num=0&edition=prelim), in carrying out its functions and activities under this subchapter.
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Information which has been submitted to or received by the coordination mechanism established pursuant to [section 2357b of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title50-section2357b&num=0&edition=prelim) in confidence shall not be publicly disclosed, except to the extent required by law, and such information shall be used by it only for the purpose of carrying out the functions set forth in this subchapter.
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Nothing in this subchapter—
(1) applies to the data-gathering, regulatory, or enforcement authority of any existing United States department or agency over nonproliferation efforts in the independent states of the former Soviet Union, and the review of those efforts undertaken by the coordination mechanism established pursuant to [section 2357b of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title50-section2357b&num=0&edition=prelim) shall not in any way supersede or prejudice any other process provided by law; or
(2) applies to any activity that is reportable pursuant to title V of the National Security Act of 1947 [[50 U.S.C. 3091](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title50-section3091&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.].
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**(a) Presidential report** Not later than 120 days after each inauguration of a President, the President shall submit a report to the Congress on his general and specific nonproliferation and threat reduction objectives and how the efforts of executive branch agencies will be coordinated most effectively, pursuant to [section 2357b of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title50-section2357b&num=0&edition=prelim), to achieve those objectives.
**(b) Consultation** The President should consult with and brief, from time to time, the appropriate committees of Congress regarding the efficacy of the coordination mechanism established pursuant to [section 2357b of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title50-section2357b&num=0&edition=prelim) in achieving its stated objectives.
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TITLE 50—WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
§ 2357b
1 So in original. Probably should be ‘‘department’s’’.
fairs of House of Representatives by House Resolution
No. 6, One Hundred Tenth Congress, Jan. 5, 2007.
§ 2357b. Establishment of Committee on Non-
proliferation Assistance
(a) In general
The President shall establish a mechanism to
coordinate, with the maximum possible effec-
tiveness and efficiency, the efforts of United
States Government departments and agencies
engaged in formulating policy and carrying out
programs for achieving nonproliferation and
threat reduction.
(b) Membership
The coordination mechanism established pur-
suant to subsection (a) shall include—
(1) representatives designated by—
(A) the Secretary of State;
(B) the Secretary of Defense;
(C) the Secretary of Energy;
(D) the Secretary of Commerce;
(E) the Attorney General; and
(F) the Director of the Office of Homeland
Security, or the head of a successor depart-
ment or agency; and
(2) such other executive branch officials as
the President may select.
(c) Level of representation
To the maximum extent possible, each depart-
ment 1
or agency’s representative designated
pursuant to subsection (b)(1) shall be an official
of that department or agency who has been ap-
pointed by the President with the advice and
consent of the Senate.
(d) Chair
The President shall designate an official to di-
rect the coordination mechanism established
pursuant to subsection (a). The official so des-
ignated may invite the head of any other depart-
ment or agency of the United States to des-
ignate a representative of that department or
agency to participate from time to time in the
activities of the Committee.
(Pub. L. 107–228, div. B, title XIII, § 1334, Sept. 30,
2002, 116 Stat. 1449
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