22 U.S.C. § 2517 — Activities promoting Americans’ under-

Page 1018 TITLE 22—FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE § 2516 (e) Limitation on transfers back A transfer of funds back to the account under subsection (d) may not be made after the end of the fiscal year or other period for which the ap- propriation, to which the funds were originally transferred, is available for obligation. (f) Transfers to account from regular appropria- tions (1) At the end of the fiscal year or other period for which appropriations for the expenses of the Peace Corps are made available, unobligated balances of such appropriation may be trans- ferred into the Foreign Currency Fluctuations, Peace Corps, Account, to be merged with, and to be available for the same period and purposes as, that account. (2) The authority of this subsection shall be exercised only to the extent that specific amounts are provided in advance in an appro- priation Act. (g) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Foreign Currency Fluctuations, Peace Corps, Account for each fiscal year such sums as may be necessary to maintain a balance of $5,000,000 in such account at the beginning of such fiscal year. (h) Reports Each year the Director of the Peace Corps shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Af- fairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and to the Com- mittee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, a report on funds transferred under this section. (Pub. L. 87–293, title I, § 16, as added Pub. L. 102–565, § 2(a), Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 4265.) Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 2515, Pub. L. 87–293, title I, § 16, Sept. 22, 1961, 75 Stat. 622, related to appointment of persons serving under prior law, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 89–572, § 5(a), Sept. 13, 1966, 80 Stat. 765. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE Pub. L. 102–565, § 2(b), Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 4266, pro- vided that: ‘‘The amendment made by subsection (a) [enacting this section] applies with respect to each fis- cal year after fiscal year 1992.’’ REPEALS; AMENDMENTS AND APPLICATION OF AMEND- MENTS UNAFFECTED; CONTINUATION OF DETERMINA- TIONS, AUTHORIZATION, REGULATIONS, ORDERS, CON- TRACTS, AGREEMENTS, AND OTHER ACTIONS Pub. L. 89–572, § 5, Sept. 13, 1966, 80 Stat. 765, provided that: ‘‘(a) Section 16 of the Peace Corps Act, as amended [former section 2515 of this title], which relates to ap- pointment of persons serving under prior law, section 20 of the Peace Corps Act, as amended, which relates to moratorium on student loans [amending section 425 of Title 20, Education], section 21 of the Peace Corps Act, as amended, which amends the Civil Service Retire- ment Act [section 8301 et seq. of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees], and title II of the Act, which relates to Internal Revenue Code and Social Se- curity Act amendments [amending sections 912, 1303, 3121, 3122, 3401 and 6051 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code, and sections 405, 409 and 410 of Title 42, The Pub- lic Health and Welfare, and notes under sections 912 and 3121 of Title 26] are hereby repealed. ‘‘(b) Such repeal shall not be deemed to affect amend- ments contained in such provisions and the application of the amendments contained in the title. All deter- minations, authorizations, regulations, orders, con- tracts, agreements, and other actions issued, under- taken, or entered into under authority of the provi- sions of law repealed by subsection (a) shall continue in full force and effect until modified by appropriate au- thority.’’ § 2516. Use of foreign currencies Whenever possible, expenditures incurred in carrying out functions under this chapter shall be paid for in such currency of the country or area where the expense is incurred as may be available to the United States. (Pub. L. 87–293, title I, § 17, Sept. 22, 1961, 75 Stat. 623.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original ‘‘this Act’’, meaning Pub. L. 87–293, Sept. 22, 1961, 75 Stat. 612, known as the Peace Corps Act. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2501 of this title and Tables. § 2517. Activities promoting Americans’ under- standing of other peoples In order to further the goal of the Peace Corps, as set forth in section 2501 of this title, relating to the promotion of a better understanding of other peoples on the part of the American peo- ple, the Director, utilizing the authorities under section 2509(a)(1) of this title and other provi- sions of law, shall, as appropriate, encourage, fa- cilitate, and assist activities carried out by former volunteers in furtherance of such goal and the efforts of agencies, organizations, and other individuals to support or assist in former volunteers’ carrying out such activities. (Pub. L. 87–293, title I, § 18, as added Pub. L. 100–202, § 101(e) [title II, § 201], Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1329–131, 1329–145.) Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 2517, Pub. L. 87–293, title I, § 18, Sept. 22, 1961, 75 Stat. 623, provided that Mutual Defense As- sistance Control Act of 1951 (22 U.S.C. 1611 et seq.) ap- plied, subject to an exception, to functions carried out under this chapter, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 97–113, title VI, § 605(b), Dec. 29, 1981, 95 Stat. 1543. The 1951 Act was superseded by the Export Administration Act of 1979 (50 U.S.C. 4601 et seq.). Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries PAUL D. COVERDELL WORLD WISE SCHOOLS PROGRAM Pub. L. 106–570, title VI, Dec. 27, 2000, 114 Stat. 3051, as amended by Pub. L. 107–21, § 2, July 26, 2001, 115 Stat. 194, provided that: ‘‘SEC. 601. SHORT TITLE. ‘‘This title may be cited as the ‘Paul D. Coverdell World Wise Schools Act of 2000’. ‘‘SEC. 602. FINDINGS. ‘‘Congress makes the following findings: Page 1019 TITLE 22—FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE § 2519 ‘‘(1) Paul D. Coverdell was elected to the Georgia State Senate in 1970 and later became Minority Lead- er of the Georgia State Senate, a post he held for 15 years. ‘‘(2) As the 11th Director of the Peace Corps from 1989 to 1991, Paul Coverdell’s dedication to the ideals of peace and understanding helped to shape today’s Peace Corps. ‘‘(3) Paul D. Coverdell believed that Peace Corps volunteers could not only make a difference in the countries where they served but that the greatest benefit could be felt at home. ‘‘(4) In 1989, Paul D. Coverdell founded the Peace Corps World Wise Schools Program to help fulfill the Third Goal of the Peace Corps, ‘to promote a better understanding of the people served among people of the United States’. ‘‘(5) The World Wise Schools Program is an innova- tive education program that seeks to engage learners in an inquiry about the world, themselves, and others in order to broaden perspectives; promote cultural awareness; appreciate global connections; and en- courage service. ‘‘(6) In a world that is increasingly interdependent and ever changing, the World Wise Schools Program pays tribute to Paul D. Coverdell’s foresight and lead- ership. In the words of one World Wise Schools teach- er, ‘It’s a teacher’s job to touch the future of a child; it’s the Peace Corps’ job to touch the future of the world. What more perfect partnership.’. ‘‘(7) Paul D. Coverdell served in the United States Senate from the State of Georgia from 1993 until his sudden death on July 18, 2000. ‘‘(8) Senator Paul D. Coverdell was beloved by his colleagues for his civility, bipartisan efforts, and his dedication to public service. ‘‘SEC. 603. DESIGNATION OF PAUL D. COVERDELL WORLD WISE SCHOOLS PROGRAM. ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Effective on the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 27, 2000], the program under section 18 of the Peace Corps Act (22 U.S.C. 2517) referred to be- fore such date as the ‘World Wise Schools Program’ is redesignated as the ‘Paul D. Coverdell World Wise Schools Program’. ‘‘(b) REFERENCES.—Any reference before the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 27, 2000] in any law, regula- tion, order, document, record, or other paper of the United States to the Peace Corps World Wise Schools Program shall, on and after such date, be considered to refer to the Paul D. Coverdell World Wise Schools Pro- gram. ‘‘(c) NEW REFERENCES IN PEACE CORPS DOCUMENTS.— The Director of the Peace Corps shall ensure that any reference in any public document, record, or other paper of the Peace Corps, including any promotional material, produced on or after the date of enactment of this subsection [July 26, 2001], to the program described in subsection (a) be a reference to the ‘Paul D. Cover- dell World Wise Schools Program’.’’ PAUL D. COVERDELL FELLOWS PROGRAM Pub. L. 106–309, title IV, § 408, Oct. 17, 2000, 114 Stat. 1100, provided that: ‘‘(a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be cited as the ‘Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program Act of 2000’. ‘‘(b) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the following find- ings: ‘‘(1) Paul D. Coverdell was elected to the George [sic] State Senate in 1970 and later became Minority Leader of the Georgia State Senate, a post he held for 15 years. ‘‘(2) Paul D. Coverdell served with distinction as the 11th Director of the Peace Corps from 1989 to 1991, where he promoted a fellowship program that was composed of returning Peace Corps volunteers who agreed to work in underserved American commu- nities while they pursued educational degrees. ‘‘(3) Paul D. Coverdell served in the United States Senate from the State of Georgia from 1993 until his sudden death on July 18, 2000. ‘‘(4) Senator Paul D. Coverdell was beloved by his colleagues for his civility, bipartisan efforts, and his dedication to public service. ‘‘(c) DESIGNATION OF PAUL D. COVERDELL FELLOWS PROGRAM.— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Effective on the date of the en- actment of this Act [Oct. 17, 2000], the program under section 18 of the Peace Corps Act (22 U.S.C. 2517) re- ferred to before such date as the ‘Peace Corps Fel- lows/ USA Program’ is redesignated as the ‘Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program’. ‘‘(2) REFERENCES.—Any reference before the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 17, 2000] in any law, regulation, order, document, record, or other paper of the United States to the Peace Corps Fellows/ USA Program shall, on and after such date, be considered to refer to the Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program.’’ § 2518. Seal and name (a) Judicial notice The President may adopt, alter, and use an of- ficial seal or emblem of the Peace Corps of such design as he shall determine, which shall be ju- dicially noticed. (b) Exclusiveness of use; penalties for violations; injunctions (1) The use of the official seal or emblem and the use of the name ‘‘Peace Corps’’ shall be re- stricted exclusively to designate programs au- thorized under this chapter. (2) Whoever, whether an individual, partner- ship, corporation, or association, uses the seal for which provision is made in this section, or any sign, insignia, or symbol in colorable imita- tion thereof, or the words ‘‘Peace Corps’’ or any combination of these or other words or char- acters in colorable imitation thereof, other than to designate programs authorized under this chapter, shall be fined not more than $500 or im- prisoned not more than six months, or both. A violation of this subsection may be enjoined at the suit of the Attorney General, United States attorneys, or other persons duly authorized to represent the United States. (Pub. L. 87–293, title I, § 19, Sept. 22, 1961, 75 Stat. 623; Pub. L. 88–200, § 7, Dec. 13, 1963, 77 Stat. 360.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This chapter, referred to in subsec. (b), was in the original ‘‘this Act’’, meaning Pub. L. 87–293, Sept. 22, 1961, 75 Stat. 612, known as the Peace Corps Act. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2501 of this title and Tables. AMENDMENTS 1963—Pub. L. 88–200 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and added subsec. (b). Executive Documents DELEGATION OF FUNCTIONS Functions of President under this section, except au- thority to adopt and alter an official seal or emblem, delegated to Director of Peace Corps by section 1–103 of Ex. Ord. No. 12137, May 16, 1979, 44 F.R. 29023, eff. May 16, 1979, set out as a note under section 2501 of this title. § 2519. Security investigations All persons employed or assigned to duties under this chapter shall be investigated to in-