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22 U.S.C. § 1971 — “Vessel of the United States” defined
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For the purposes of this chapter the term “vessel of the United States” shall mean any private vessel documented or certificated under the laws of the United States. Notwithstanding any other law, the documentation or certification of any such vessel shall not be considered to be affected, for the purposes of this chapter, in any manner or to any extent if at any time during any voyage for the purpose of fishing beyond the fishery conservation zone (as defined in section 1802(8) 11 See References in Text note below. of title 16), the vessel is commanded by other than a citizen of the United States.
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For the purposes of this chapter the term “vessel of the United States” shall mean any private vessel documented or certificated under the laws of the United States. Notwithstanding any other law, the documentation or certification of any such vessel shall not be considered to be affected, for the purposes of this chapter, in any manner or to any extent if at any time during any voyage for the purpose of fishing beyond the fishery conservation zone (as defined in section 1802(8) 11 See References in Text note below. of title 16), the vessel is commanded by other than a citizen of the United States.
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**(a) Agreement to reimburse for actual costs, confiscation or spoilage of fish, and loss of income** The Secretary, upon receipt of an application filed with him at any time after the effective date of this section by the owner of any vessel of the United States which is documented or certificated as a commercial fishing vessel, shall enter into an agreement with such owner subject to the provision of this section and such other terms and conditions as the Secretary deems appropriate. Such agreement shall provide that, if said vessel is seized by a foreign country and detained under the conditions of [section 1972 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title22-section1972&num=0&edition=prelim), the Secretary shall guarantee—
(1) the owner of such vessel for all actual costs, except those covered by [section 1973 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title22-section1973&num=0&edition=prelim), incurred by the owner during the seizure and detention period and as a direct result thereof, as determined by the Secretary, resulting (A) from any damage to, or destruction of, such vessel, or its fishing gear or other equipment, (B) from the loss or confiscation of such vessel, gear, or equipment, or (C) from dockage fees or utilities;
(2) the owner of such vessel and its crew for the market value of fish caught before seizure of such vessel and confiscated or spoiled during the period of detention; and
(3) the owner of such vessel and its crew for not to exceed 50 per centum of the gross income lost as a direct result of such seizure and detention, as determined by the Secretary of State, based on the value of the average catch per day’s fishing during the three most recent calendar years immediately
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**(a) Findings** The Congress finds that—
(1) for well over a quarter of a century, scientific investigation has been the principal activity of the Federal Government and United States nationals in Antarctica;
(2) more recently, interest of American tourists in Antarctica has increased;
(3) as the lead civilian agency in Antarctica, the National Science Foundation has long had responsibility for ensuring that United States scientific activities and tourism, and their supporting logistics operations, are conducted with an eye to preserving the unique values of the Antarctic region;
(4) the Antarctic Treaty and the Protocol establish a firm foundation for the conservation of Antarctic resources, for the continuation of international cooperation and the freedom of scientific investigation in Antarctica; and
(5) the Antarctic Treaty and the Protocol establish international mechanisms and create legal obligations necessary for the maintenance of Antarctica as a natural reserve devoted to peace and science.
**(b) Purpose** The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the conservation and protection of the fauna and flora of Antarctica, and of the ecosystem upon which such fauna and flora depend, consistent with the Antarctic Treaty and the Protocol.
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**(a) Regulations** All regulations promulgated under this chapter prior to October 2, 1996, shall remain in effect until superseding regulations are promulgated under [section 2405 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2405&num=0&edition=prelim).
**(b) Permits** All permits issued under this chapter shall remain in effect until they expire in accordance with the terms of those permits.
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**(a) Action by Secretary** The Secretary of State shall—
(1) immediately notify a foreign country of—
(A) any reimbursement made by him under [section 1973 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title22-section1973&num=0&edition=prelim) as a result of the seizure of a vessel of the United States by such country,
(B) any payment made pursuant to [section 1977 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title22-section1977&num=0&edition=prelim) in connection with such seizure, and
(2) take such action as he deems appropriate to make and collect claims against such foreign country for the amounts so reimbursed and payments so made.
**(b) Withholding amount of unpaid claim from foreign assistance funds** If a foreign country fails or refuses to make payment in full on any claim made under subsection (a)(2) of this section within one hundred and twenty days after the date on which such country is notified pursuant to subsection (a)(1) of this section, the Secretary of State shall transfer an amount equal to such unpaid claim or unpaid portion thereof from any funds appropriated by Congress and programed for the current fiscal year for assistance to the government of such country under 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.] unless the President certifies to the Congress that it is in the national interest not to do so in the particular instance (and if such funds are insufficient to cover such claim, transfer shall be made from any funds so appropriated and programed for the next and any succeeding fiscal year) to (1) the Fishermen’s Protective Fund established pursuant to [
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**(a) Reimbursable fees** In any case on or after June 15, 1994, in which a vessel of the United States exercising its right of passage is charged a fee by the government of a foreign country to engage in transit passage between points in the United States (including a point in the exclusive economic zone or in an area over which jurisdiction is in dispute), and such fee is regarded by the United States as being inconsistent with international law, the Secretary of State shall, subject to the availability of appropriated funds, reimburse the vessel owner for the amount of any such fee paid under protest.
**(b) Documentation** In seeking such reimbursement, the vessel owner shall provide, together with such other information as the Secretary of State may require—
(1) a copy of the receipt for payment;
(2) an affidavit attesting that the owner or the owner’s agent paid the fee under protest; and
(3) a copy of the vessel’s certificate of documentation.
**(c) Timeliness** Requests for reimbursement shall be made to the Secretary of State within 120 days after the date of payment of the fee, or within 90 days after November 3, 1995, whichever is later.
**(d) Funding; appropriations** Such funds as may be necessary to meet the requirements of this section may be made available from the unobligated balance of previously appropriated funds remaining in the Fishermen’s Protective Fund established under [section 1979 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title22-section1979&num=0&edition=prelim). To the extent that requests for reimbursement under this section exceed such funds, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be needed for reimbursements authorized under subsection (a), which shall be deposited in the Fishermen
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There shall be at the seat of government an executive department to be known as the “Department of State”, and a Secretary of State, who shall be the head thereof.
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**(a) Human rights** In approving the Compact, the Congress notes the conclusion in the Statement of Intent of the Report of The Future Political Status Commission of the Congress of Micronesia in July, 1969, that “our recommendation of a free associated state is indissolubly linked to our desire for such a democratic, representative, constitutional government” and notes that such desire and intention are reaffirmed and embodied in the Constitutions of the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands. The Congress also notes and specifically endorses the preamble to the Compact, which affirms that the governments of the parties to the Compact are founded upon respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all. The Secretary of State shall include in the annual reports on the status of internationally recognized human rights in foreign countries, which are submitted to the Congress pursuant to sections 116 and 502B of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 [[22 U.S.C. 2151n](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title22-section2151n&num=0&edition=prelim), 2304], a full and complete report regarding the status of internationally recognized human rights in the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands.
**(b) Immigration** The rights of a bona fide naturalized citizen of the Marshall Islands or the Federated States of Micronesia to enter the United States, to lawfully engage therein in occupations, and to establish residence therein as a non-immigrant, pursuant to the provisions of section 141(a)(3) of the Compact, shall not extend to any such naturalized citizen with respect to whom circumstances associated with the acquisition of the status of a naturalized citizen are such as to allow a reasonable inference, on the part
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TITLE 22—FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
§ 1971
1 See References in Text note below.
‘‘(c) STRATEGY REQUIRED.—
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the
date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 20, 2019], the
Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Sec-
retary of State, shall submit to the appropriate com-
mittees of Congress a report that sets forth the strat-
egy of the Department of Defense for achieving the
objectives described in subsection (b).
‘‘(2) ELEMENTS OF STRATEGY.—The strategy required
by paragraph (1) shall include the following:
‘‘(A) A description of the national security inter-
ests and objectives of the United States furthered
by the Mutual Defense Treaty.
‘‘(B) A description of the regional security envi-
ronment, including—
‘‘(i) an assessment of threats to both the United
States and the Republic of the Philippines na-
tional security interests in the region and the
role of the Department in addressing such
threats;
‘‘(ii) a description of the strategic security chal-
lenges that are detrimental to regional peace and
global stability, including challenges posed by
the People’s Republic of China, violent extremist
organizations, and natural disasters; and
‘‘(iii) a description of each violent extremist or-
ganization that presents a threat to the Republic
of the Philippines, including, with respect to each
such organization—
‘‘(I) the primary objectives of the organiza-
tion;
‘‘(II) an assessment of—
‘‘(aa) the capacity and capability of the or-
ganization;
‘‘(bb) the transnational threat posed by the
organization;
‘‘(cc) recent trends in the capability and in-
fluence of the organization;
‘‘(dd) the potential for the organization to
reconstitute, expand, or otherwise pose a sig-
nificant transnationa
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