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22 U.S.C. § 3503 — Functions
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**(a) Assistance, support, etc., activities in United States and developing countries** In carrying out its purposes, the Institute shall—
(1) assist developing countries to strengthen their own scientific and technological capacity in order for them to undertake the research and experimentation necessary for development;
(2) support research, in the United States and in developing countries, on critical development problems, with emphasis on research relating to technologies which are labor-intensive or which do not generate additional unemployment or underemployment and with emphasis on those problems which are the greatest impediment to improvement in the lives of the majority of the poor;
(3) foster the exchange of scientists and other technological experts with developing countries, and other forms of exchange and communication to promote the joint solution of problems of mutual concern to the United States and developing countries;
(4) advise and assist other agencies of the United States Government in planning and executing policies and programs of scientific and technological cooperation with developing countries;
(5) facilitate the participation of private United States institutions, businesses, and individuals in scientific and technological cooperation with developing countries; and
(6) gather, analyze, and disseminate information relevant to the scientific and technological needs of developing countries.
**(b) Review of programs, projects, and other activities; objectives of review** In carrying out the functions specified in subsection (a), the Institute shall take particular care to review all of its programs, projects, and other activities to ensure that technologies which are developed, utilized, or promoted are assessed with regard to minimizing
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**(a) Assistance, support, etc., activities in United States and developing countries** In carrying out its purposes, the Institute shall—
(1) assist developing countries to strengthen their own scientific and technological capacity in order for them to undertake the research and experimentation necessary for development;
(2) support research, in the United States and in developing countries, on critical development problems, with emphasis on research relating to technologies which are labor-intensive or which do not generate additional unemployment or underemployment and with emphasis on those problems which are the greatest impediment to improvement in the lives of the majority of the poor;
(3) foster the exchange of scientists and other technological experts with developing countries, and other forms of exchange and communication to promote the joint solution of problems of mutual concern to the United States and developing countries;
(4) advise and assist other agencies of the United States Government in planning and executing policies and programs of scientific and technological cooperation with developing countries;
(5) facilitate the participation of private United States institutions, businesses, and individuals in scientific and technological cooperation with developing countries; and
(6) gather, analyze, and disseminate information relevant to the scientific and technological needs of developing countries.
**(b) Review of programs, projects, and other activities; objectives of review** In carrying out the functions specified in subsection (a), the Institute shall take particular care to review all of its programs, projects, and other activities to ensure that technologies which are developed, utilized, or promoted are assessed with regard to minimizing any new problems and that participants in such programs, projects, and activities are fully aware of the need for such review with respect to any technology-related activities for which the 11 So in original. Probably should be “they”. are responsible.
**(c) Presidential utilization of additional statutory authorities** For purposes of carrying out the functions of the Institute, the President may utilize, in addition to authorities conferred by this chapter, such authority contained in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 [[22 U.S.C. 2151](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title22-section2151&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.], the Foreign Service Act of 1980 [[22 U.S.C. 3901](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title22-section3901&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.], title V of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1979 [[22 U.S.C. 2656a](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title22-section2656a&num=0&edition=prelim) to 2656d], and title IV of the International Development and Food Assistance Act of 1978 [[22 U.S.C. 2385a](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title22-section2385a&num=0&edition=prelim)], as the President deems necessary.
**(d) Consultation and cooperation with United States and foreign government agencies, and international organizations** The Institute shall carry out its functions in consultation and cooperation with the agencies of the United States Government, international organizations, and agencies of other governments engaged in promoting economic, social, and technological development in developing countries.
**(e) Presidential promulgation of coordination procedures concerning other governmental activities** The President shall prescribe appropriate procedures to assure coordination of the activities of the Institute with other activities of the United States Government in furthering the use of science and technology in the cause of development.
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**(a)** The Congress finds that—
(1) a career foreign service, characterized by excellence and professionalism, is essential in the national interest to assist the President and the Secretary of State in conducting the foreign affairs of the United States;
(2) the scope and complexity of the foreign affairs of the Nation have heightened the need for a professional foreign service that will serve the foreign affairs interests of the United States in an integrated fashion and that can provide a resource of qualified personnel for the President, the Secretary of State, and the agencies concerned with foreign affairs;
(3) the Foreign Service of the United States, established under the Act of May 24, 1924 (commonly known as the Rogers Act) and continued by the Foreign Service Act of 1946, must be preserved, strengthened, and improved in order to carry out its mission effectively in response to the complex challenges of modern diplomacy and international relations;
(4) the members of the Foreign Service should be representative of the American people, aware of the principles and history of the United States and informed of current concerns and trends in American life, knowledgeable of the affairs, cultures, and languages of other countries, and available to serve in assignments throughout the world; and
(5) the Foreign Service should be operated on the basis of merit principles.
**(b)** The objective of this chapter is to strengthen and improve the Foreign Service of the United States by—
(1) assuring, in accordance with merit principles, admission through impartial and rigorous examination, acquisition of career status only by those who have demonstrated their fitness through successful completion of probationary assignments, effective career development, advancement
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The Congress finds that—
(1) the consequences of modern scientific and technological advances are of such major significance in United States foreign policy that understanding and appropriate knowledge of modern science and technology by officers and employees of the United States Government are essential in the conduct of modern diplomacy;
(2) many problems and opportunities for development in modern diplomacy lie in scientific and technological fields;
(3) in the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of the technological aspects of United States foreign policy, the United States Government should seek out and consult with both public and private industrial, academic, and research institutions concerned with modern technology; and
(4) the effective use of science and technology in international relations for the mutual benefit of all countries requires the development and use of the skills and methods of long-range planning.
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(a) United States development cooperation policy
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**(a) Establishment by regulations** Not later than May 1, 1979, the President shall submit to the Congress, and publish in the Federal Register, regulations establishing a unified personnel system for all employees of the agency primarily responsible for administering part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 [[22 U.S.C. 2151](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title22-section2151&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.]. In preparing such regulations, the President shall keep the appropriate committees of the Congress fully and currently informed, and shall consult with them on a regular basis, concerning the nature of the unified personnel system to be established.
**(b) Effective date of regulations** The regulations submitted to the Congress pursuant to subsection (a)—
(1) may not become effective until after the end of the 90-day period beginning on the date of such submission in order to provide the appropriate committees of the Congress an opportunity to review them; and
(2) shall not become effective then if, during such 90-day period, either House of Congress adopts a resolution stating in substance that it disapproves the personnel system proposed to be established by the regulations.
**(c) Force and effect of regulations** Regulations which take effect pursuant to this section shall have the force and effect of law and shall apply with respect to the personnel of the agency primarily responsible for administering part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 [[22 U.S.C. 2151](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title22-section2151&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.], notwithstanding and 11 So in original. Probably should be “any”. inconsistent provision of law unless that provision of law specifically states that it
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TITLE 22—FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
§ 2151
Sec.
2394a.
Extortion and illegal payments to offi-
cials of foreign countries receiving
international security assistance.
2394b.
HELP Commission.
2394c.
Information on covered United States
foreign assistance programs.
2395.
General authorities.
2395a.
International
agreements
concerning
debt relief; transmittal to congres-
sional committees.
2396.
Availability of funds.
2396a.
Property Management Fund.
2396b.
USAID Buying Power Maintenance Ac-
count.
2397.
Administrative expenses.
2398.
Assistance to countries pursuant to
other statutes.
2399 to 2399a. Repealed or Transferred.
2399b.
False claims and ineligible commodities.
2399c.
Coordination of policies and programs.
2399d.
Shipping differential.
PART III—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
2401.
Effective date; identification of pro-
grams.
2402.
Saving provisions.
2403.
Definitions.
2404.
Unexpended balances.
2405.
Separability.
2406.
Development programs for dependable
fuel supplies.
2407.
Special authorization for use of foreign
currencies.
2408.
Repealed.
2409.
Use of United States Armed Forces.
2410, 2410a.
Repealed.
2411.
Limitation upon exercise of special au-
thorities.
2412.
Limitation on foreign assistance appro-
priations.
2413.
Changes in allocation of foreign assist-
ance.
2414.
Presidential findings and determina-
tions.
2414a.
Annual report to Congress on voting
practices at United Nations.
2415.
Annual military assistance report.
2416.
Annual foreign military training report.
2417 to 2419.
Repealed.
2420.
Police training prohibition.
2421.
Trade and Development Agency.
2421a.
Capital projects office within Agency for
International Development.
2421b.
Capital projects for
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TITLE 22—FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
§ 2385a
Pub. L. 87–565, § 302(c)(1), substituted ‘‘one hundred
and ten’’ for ‘‘seventy-six’’.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 87–793, § 1001(k)(2), substituted
‘‘but not in excess of the highest rate of grade 18 of
such general schedule’’ for ‘‘and of these, not to exceed
three may be compensated at a rate in excess of the
highest rate provided for grades of such general sched-
ule but not in excess of $19,000 per year’’.
Subsec. (d)(2). Pub. L. 87–565, § 302(c)(2), authorized
the President to initially assign personnel, not exceed-
ing 30 persons in the aggregate, for duty within the
United States for a period not exceeding two years for
preparation for duty outside the United States.
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 87–565, § 302(c)(3), inserted ‘‘with
respect to specific projects’’, and ‘‘agencies of’’, and ex-
cluded services of employees of agencies primarily re-
sponsible for administering subchapter I or II of this
chapter from the purview of this subsection.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
REFERENCES
TO
SUBCHAPTER
I DEEMED
TO
INCLUDE
CERTAIN PARTS OF SUBCHAPTER II, AND REFERENCES
TO SUBCHAPTER II DEEMED TO EXCLUDE SUCH PARTS
References to subchapter I of this chapter are deemed
to include parts IV (§ 2346 et seq.), VI (§ 2348 et seq.), and
VIII (§ 2349aa et seq.) of subchapter II of this chapter,
and references to subchapter II are deemed to exclude
such parts. See section 202(b) of Pub. L. 92–226, set out
as a note under section 2346 of this title, and sections
2348c and 2349aa–5 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1980 AMENDMENT
Amendment of subsec. (d) and repeal of subsecs. (e),
(g), and (j) by Pub. L. 96–465 effective Feb. 15, 1981, ex-
cept as otherwise provided, see section 2403 of Pub. L.
96–
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TITLE 22—FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
§ 2656a
randum [Feb. 4, 2021] or as soon as possible thereafter,
all agencies engaged abroad shall review and, as appro-
priate and consistent with applicable law, take steps to
rescind any directives, orders, regulations, policies, or
guidance inconsistent with this memorandum, includ-
ing those issued from January 20, 2017, to January 20,
2021, to the extent that they are inconsistent with this
memorandum. The heads of such agencies shall also,
within 100 days of the date of this memorandum, report
to the President on their progress in implementing this
memorandum and recommend additional opportunities
and actions to advance the human rights of LGBTQI+
persons around the world. Agencies engaged abroad
shall each prepare a report within 180 days of the date
of this memorandum, and annually thereafter, on their
progress toward advancing these initiatives. All such
agencies shall submit these reports to the Department
of State, which will compile a report on the federal
government’s progress in advancing these initiatives
for transmittal to the President. The Department of
State shall make a version of the compiled annual re-
port available to the Members of the Congress and the
public.
SEC. 7. Definitions. (a) For the purposes of this memo-
randum, agencies engaged abroad include the Depart-
ments of State, the Treasury, Defense, Justice, Agri-
culture, Commerce, Labor, Health and Human Services,
and Homeland Security, the United States Agency for
International Development (USAID), the United States
International Development Finance Corporation (DFC),
the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the Export-Im-
port Bank of the United States, the Office of the United
States Trade Representative, and
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TITLE 22—FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
§ 3427
1 So in original. Probably should be ‘‘Assistance’’.
sified generally to chapter 33 (§ 1541 et seq.) of Title 50,
War and National Defense. For complete classification
of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out
under section 1541 of Title 50 and Tables.
§ 3427. Definitions
As used in this subchapter—
(1) the term ‘‘Multinational Force and Ob-
servers’’ means the Multinational Force and
Observers established in accordance with the
Protocol between Egypt and Israel signed on
August 3, 1981, relating to the implementation
of the security arrangements of the Treaty of
Peace; and
(2) the term ‘‘Treaty of Peace’’ means the
Treaty of Peace between the Arab Republic of
Egypt and the State of Israel signed on March
26, 1979, including the Annexes thereto.
(Pub. L. 97–132, § 8, Dec. 29, 1981, 95 Stat. 1697.)
CHAPTER 50—INSTITUTE FOR SCIENTIFIC
AND TECHNOLOGICAL COOPERATION
Sec.
3501.
Congressional statement of policy.
3502.
Purposes and establishment; policy guidelines
and objectives.
3503.
Functions.
3504.
General authorities; fiscal requirement for
authorities.
3505.
Director.
3506.
Deputy Director.
3507.
Council on International Scientific and Tech-
nological Cooperation.
3508.
Fellowships.
3509.
Conflict of interest; personnel and activities
covered.
3510.
Authorization of appropriations.
3511, 3512. Repealed.
3513.
Expiration of statutory authorities.
§ 3501. Congressional statement of policy
As declared by Congress in the Foreign Assist-
ant 1 Act of 1961 [22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.], a prin-
cipal objective of the foreign policy of the
United States is the encouragement and sus-
tained support of the people of developing coun-
tries in their efforts to acquire
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§ 3901
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Executive Documents
FOREIGN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
For authority of Secretary of Commerce to establish
a Foreign Commercial Service in Department of Com-
merce, see section 1–104 of Ex. Ord. No. 12188, Jan. 2,
1980, 45 F.R. 991, as amended, set out as a note under
section 2171 of Title 19, Customs Duties.
SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 3901. Congressional findings and objectives
(a) The Congress finds that—
(1) a career foreign service, characterized by
excellence and professionalism, is essential in
the national interest to assist the President
and the Secretary of State in conducting the
foreign affairs of the United States;
(2) the scope and complexity of the foreign
affairs of the Nation have heightened the need
for a professional foreign service that will
serve the foreign affairs interests of the
United States in an integrated fashion and
that can provide a resource of qualified per-
sonnel for the President, the Secretary of
State, and the agencies concerned with foreign
affairs;
(3) the Foreign Service of the United States,
established under the Act of May 24, 1924 (com-
monly known as the Rogers Act) and contin-
ued by the Foreign Service Act of 1946, must
be preserved, strengthened, and improved in
order to carry out its mission effectively in re-
sponse to the complex challenges of modern
diplomacy and international relat
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