22 U.S.C. § 6581 — Reorganization of Agency for Inter-

Page 1834 TITLE 22—FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE § 6563 as of the day before the effective date of this subchapter with respect to the Overseas Private Investment Corporation. (c) Other activities The authorities and functions transferred to the United States International Development Cooperation Agency or the Director of that Agency by section 6 of Reorganization Plan Numbered 2 of 1979 shall, to the extent such au- thorities and functions have not been repealed, be transferred to those agencies or heads of agencies, as the case may be, in which those au- thorities and functions were vested by statute as of the day before the effective date of such reor- ganization plan. (Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XIV, § 1412, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–790.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT Executive Order No. 12163, referred to in subsec. (a), is Ex. Ord. No. 12163, Sept. 29, 1979, 44 F.R. 56673, which is set out as a note under section 2381 of this title. Sec- tion 1–801 of Ex. Ord. No. 12163 was deleted in the gen- eral amendment of Part 1–8 of Ex. Ord. No. 12163 by Ex. Ord. No. 13118, § 8, Mar. 31, 1999, 64 F.R. 16597. For the effective date of this subchapter, referred to in subsecs. (a)(1) and (b), meaning the effective date of title XIV of subdiv. A of div. G of Pub. L. 105–277, see section 1401 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as a note under section 6561 of this title. Reorganization Plan Numbered 2 of 1979, referred to in subsec. (c), is Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1979, 44 F.R. 41165, 93 Stat. 1378, effective Oct. 1, 1979, pursuant to Ex. Ord. No. 12163, which was set out as a note under section 2381 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XIV, §§ 1401, 1422(a)(1), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–790, 2681–792. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS For transfer of functions, personnel, assets, and li- abilities of the Overseas Private Investment Corpora- tion to the United States International Development Finance Corporation and treatment of related ref- erences, see sections 9683 and 9686(d) of this title. § 6563. Status of AID (a) In general Unless abolished pursuant to the reorganiza- tion plan submitted under section 6601 of this title, and except as provided in section 6562 of this title, there is within the Executive branch of Government the United States Agency for International Development as an entity de- scribed in section 104 of title 5. (b) Retention of officers Nothing in this section shall require the re- appointment of any officer of the United States serving in the Agency for International Develop- ment of the United States International Devel- opment Cooperation Agency as of the day before the effective date of this subchapter. (Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XIV, § 1413, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–791.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT For the effective date of this subchapter, referred to in subsec. (b), meaning the effective date of title XIV of subdiv. A of div. G of Pub. L. 105–277, see section 1401 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as a note under section 6561 of this title. PART B—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS § 6571. References Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any reference in any statute, reorganization plan, Executive order, regulation, agreement, determination, or other official document or proceeding to the United States International Development Cooperation Agency (IDCA) or to the Director or any other officer or employee of IDCA— (1) insofar as such reference relates to any function or authority transferred under sec- tion 6562(a) of this title, shall be deemed to refer to the Secretary of State; (2) insofar as such reference relates to any function or authority transferred under sec- tion 6562(b) of this title, shall be deemed to refer to the Administrator of the Agency for International Development; (3) insofar as such reference relates to any function or authority transferred under sec- tion 6562(c) of this title, shall be deemed to refer to the head of the agency to which such function or authority is transferred under such section; and (4) insofar as such reference relates to any function or authority not transferred by this subchapter, shall be deemed to refer to the President or such agency or agencies as may be specified by Executive order. (Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XIV, § 1421, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–791.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original ‘‘this subdivision’’, meaning subdiv. A of div. G of Pub. L. 105–277, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–765, known as the Foreign Affairs Agencies Consolidation Act of 1998. For complete classification of this subdivision to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 6501 of this title and Tables. This subchapter, referred to in par. (4), was in the original ‘‘this title’’, meaning title XIV of subdiv. A of div. G of Pub. L. 105–277, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–790. For complete classification of title XIV to the Code, see Tables. SUBCHAPTER V—AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PART A—REORGANIZATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS § 6581. Reorganization of Agency for Inter- national Development (a) In general The Agency for International Development shall be reorganized in accordance with this chapter and the reorganization plan transmitted pursuant to section 6601 of this title. (b) Functions to be transferred The reorganization of the Agency for Inter- national Development shall provide, at a min- imum, for the transfer to and consolidation with Page 1835 TITLE 22—FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE § 6593 the Department of State of the following func- tions of AID: (1) The Press office. (2) Certain administrative functions. (Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XV, § 1511, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–793.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original ‘‘this subdivision’’, meaning subdiv. A of div. G of Pub. L. 105–277, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–765, known as the Foreign Affairs Agencies Consolidation Act of 1998. For complete classification of this subdivision to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 6501 of this title and Tables. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XV, § 1501, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–793, provided that: ‘‘This title [enacting this subchapter], and the amendments made by this title, shall take effect on the earlier of— ‘‘(1) April 1, 1999; or ‘‘(2) the date of reorganization [Apr. 1, 1999] of the Agency for International Development pursuant to the reorganization plan described in section 1601 [22 U.S.C. 6601].’’ PART B—AUTHORITIES OF SECRETARY OF STATE § 6591. ‘‘United States assistance’’ defined In this part, the term ‘‘United States assist- ance’’ means development and other economic assistance, including assistance made available under the following provisions of law: (1) Chapter 1 of part I of the Foreign Assist- ance Act of 1961 [22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.] (relat- ing to development assistance). (2) Chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assist- ance Act of 1961 [22 U.S.C. 2346 et seq.] (relat- ing to the economic support fund). (3) Chapter 10 of part I of the Foreign Assist- ance Act of 1961 [22 U.S.C. 2293 et seq.] (relat- ing to the Development Fund for Africa). (4) Chapter 11 of part I of the Foreign Assist- ance Act of 1961 [22 U.S.C. 2295 et seq.] (relat- ing to assistance for the independent states of the former Soviet Union). (5) The Support for East European Democ- racy Act (22 U.S.C. 5401 et seq.). (Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XV, § 1521, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–794.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, referred to in pars. (1) to (4), is Pub. L. 87–195, Sept. 4, 1961, 75 Stat. 424. Chapters 1, 10, and 11 of part I of the Act are classi- fied generally to parts I (§ 2151 et seq.), X (§ 2293 et seq.), and XI (§ 2295 et seq.), respectively, of subchapter I of chapter 32 of this title. Chapter 4 of part II of the Act is classified generally to part IV (§ 2346 et seq.) of sub- chapter II of chapter 32 of this title. For provisions deeming references to part I of subchapter I to include a reference to section 2293 of this title, see section 2293(d)(1) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2151 of this title and Tables. The Support for East European Democracy Act, re- ferred to in par. (5), probably means the Support for East European Democracy (SEED) Act of 1989, Pub. L. 101–179, Nov. 28, 1989, 103 Stat. 1298, which is classified principally to chapter 63 (§ 5401 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5401 of this title and Tables. § 6592. Administrator of AID reporting to Sec- retary of State The Administrator of the Agency for Inter- national Development, appointed pursuant to section 2384(a) of this title, shall report to and be under the direct authority and foreign policy guidance of the Secretary of State. (Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XV, § 1522, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–794.) § 6593. Assistance programs coordination and oversight (a) Authority of Secretary of State (1) In general Under the direction of the President, the Secretary of State shall coordinate all United States assistance in accordance with this sec- tion, except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3). (2) Export promotion activities Coordination of activities relating to pro- motion of exports of United States goods and services shall continue to be primarily the re- sponsibility of the Secretary of Commerce. (3) International economic activities Coordination of activities relating to United States participation in international financial institutions and relating to organization of multilateral efforts aimed at currency sta- bilization, currency convertibility, debt reduc- tion, and comprehensive economic reform pro- grams shall continue to be primarily the re- sponsibility of the Secretary of the Treasury. (4) Authorities and powers of the Secretary of State The powers and authorities of the Secretary provided in this part are in addition to the powers and authorities provided to the Sec- retary under any other Act, including section 101(b) and section 622(c) of the Foreign Assist- ance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151(b), 2382(c)). (b) Coordination activities Coordination activities of the Secretary of State under subsection (a) shall include— (1) approving an overall assistance and eco- nomic cooperation strategy; (2) ensuring program and policy coordina- tion among agencies of the United States Gov- ernment in carrying out the policies set forth in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 [22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.], the Arms Export Control Act [22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.], and other relevant assist- ance Acts; (3) pursuing coordination with other coun- tries and international organizations; and (4) resolving policy, program, and funding disputes among United States Government agencies. (c) Statutory construction Nothing in this section may be construed to lessen the accountability of any Federal agency