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§ 2606
be employees of the United States for purposes
of any law administered by the Office of Per-
sonnel Management, except that the Secretary
of State may determine the applicability to
such individuals of section 2(f) of the State De-
partment Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22
U.S.C. 2669(f)) and of any other law adminis-
tered by the Secretary concerning the employ-
ment of such individuals abroad; and
(7) all other expenses determined by the
President to be necessary to carry out the pur-
poses of this chapter.
(b) Savings provision
Except as may be expressly provided to the
contrary in this chapter, all determinations, au-
thorizations,
regulations,
orders,
contracts,
agreements and other actions issued, under-
taken, or entered into under authority of any
provision of law repealed by this chapter shall
continue in full force and effect until modified,
revoked, or superseded under the authority of
this chapter.
(c) Use of personnel
Personnel funded pursuant to this section are
authorized to provide administrative assistance
to personnel assigned to the bureau charged
with carrying out this chapter.
(Pub. L. 87–510, § 5, June 28, 1962, 76 Stat. 123;
Pub. L. 96–465, title II, § 2206(a)(10), Oct. 17, 1980,
94 Stat. 2162; Pub. L. 99–93, title I, § 112(a), Aug.
16, 1985, 99 Stat. 410; Pub. L. 103–236, title I,
§ 164(b), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 411; Pub. L.
103–415, § 1(ff), Oct. 25, 1994, 108 Stat. 4303.)
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‘‘this Act’’, meaning Pub. L. 87–510, June 28, 1962, 76
Stat. 121, known as the Migration and Refugee Assist-
ance Act of 1962, which enacted this chapter, amended
section 1104 of Title 8, Ali
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TITLE 22—FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
§ 2606
be employees of the United States for purposes
of any law administered by the Office of Per-
sonnel Management, except that the Secretary
of State may determine the applicability to
such individuals of section 2(f) of the State De-
partment Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22
U.S.C. 2669(f)) and of any other law adminis-
tered by the Secretary concerning the employ-
ment of such individuals abroad; and
(7) all other expenses determined by the
President to be necessary to carry out the pur-
poses of this chapter.
(b) Savings provision
Except as may be expressly provided to the
contrary in this chapter, all determinations, au-
thorizations,
regulations,
orders,
contracts,
agreements and other actions issued, under-
taken, or entered into under authority of any
provision of law repealed by this chapter shall
continue in full force and effect until modified,
revoked, or superseded under the authority of
this chapter.
(c) Use of personnel
Personnel funded pursuant to this section are
authorized to provide administrative assistance
to personnel assigned to the bureau charged
with carrying out this chapter.
(Pub. L. 87–510, § 5, June 28, 1962, 76 Stat. 123;
Pub. L. 96–465, title II, § 2206(a)(10), Oct. 17, 1980,
94 Stat. 2162; Pub. L. 99–93, title I, § 112(a), Aug.
16, 1985, 99 Stat. 410; Pub. L. 103–236, title I,
§ 164(b), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 411; Pub. L.
103–415, § 1(ff), Oct. 25, 1994, 108 Stat. 4303.)
Editorial Notes
REFERENCES IN TEXT
This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original
‘‘this Act’’, meaning Pub. L. 87–510, June 28, 1962, 76
Stat. 121, known as the Migration and Refugee Assist-
ance Act of 1962, which enacted this chapter, amended
section 1104 of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality, repealed
sections 1925(a), (c), (d), and 1951(c) of this title, enacted
a provision set out as a note under section 2601 of this
title, and amended a provision set out as a note under
section 1182 of title 8. For complete classification of
this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under
section 2601 of this title and Tables.
Section 3651 of the Revised Statutes (31 U.S.C. 543),
referred to in subsec. (a)(3), was repealed by Pub. L.
97–258, § 5(b), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1068, the first sec-
tion of which enacted Title 31, Money and Finance.
The Foreign Service Act of 1980, referred to in subsec.
(a)(4), is Pub. L. 96–465, Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2071, which
is classified principally to chapter 52 (§ 3901 et seq.) of
this title. For complete classification of this Act to the
Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3901 of
this title and Tables.
Act of August 1, 1956, as amended, referred to in sub-
sec. (a)(5), is act Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 841, 70 Stat. 890, known
as the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956.
For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see
Short Title note set out under section 2651 of this title
and Tables.
AMENDMENTS
1994—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 103–236, as amended by Pub.
L. 103–415, added subsec. (c).
1985—Subsec. (a)(6), (7). Pub. L. 99–93, § 112(a), added
par. (6) and redesignated former par. (6) as (7).
1980—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 96–465, § 2206(a)(10)(A),
substituted ‘‘members of the Foreign Service’’ for
‘‘Foreign Service personnel’’.
Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 96–465, § 2206(a)(10)(B), sub-
stituted ‘‘members of the Foreign Service serving
under limited appointments’’ for ‘‘Foreign Service Re-
serve officers’’.
Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 96–465, § 2206(a)(10)(C), sub-
stituted reference to the Foreign Service Act of 1980 for
reference to the Foreign Service Act of 1946.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1985 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 99–93, title I, § 112(b), Aug. 16, 1985, 99 Stat. 411,
provided that: ‘‘Authority provided by the amendment
made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall
only apply with respect to funds appropriated after the
date of the enactment of this Act [Aug. 16, 1985].’’
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1980 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 96–465 effective Feb. 15, 1981,
except as otherwise provided, see section 2403 of Pub. L.
96–465, set out as an Effective Date note under section
3901 of this title.
§ 2606. Audits of U.S. funds received by the
United Nations High Commissioner for Refu-
gees
(a) Program audits
Funds may not be available to the United Na-
tions High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
under this chapter or any other Act unless pro-
vision is made for—
(1) annual program audits to determine the
use of UNHCR funds, including the use of such
funds by implementing partners; and
(2) such audits are made available through
the Department of State for inspection by the
Comptroller General of the United States.
(b) First program audit
The first program audit pursuant to sub-
section (a)(1) shall begin not later than June 1,
1986.
(Pub. L. 87–510, § 8, as added Pub. L. 99–93, title
I, § 113, Aug. 16, 1985, 99 Stat. 411; amended Pub.
L. 101–246, title VII, § 701, Feb. 16, 1990, 104 Stat.
74; Pub. L. 104–66, title I, § 1111(a), Dec. 21, 1995,
109 Stat. 723.)
Editorial Notes
REFERENCES IN TEXT
This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the
original ‘‘this Act’’, meaning Pub. L. 87–510, June 28,
1962, 76 Stat. 121, known as the Migration and Refugee
Assistance Act of 1962, which enacted this chapter,
amended section 1104 of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality,
repealed sections 1925(a), (c), (d), and 1951(c) of this
title, enacted a provision set out as a note under sec-
tion 2601 of this title, and amended a provision set out
as a note under section 1182 of Title 8. For complete
classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title
note set out under section 2601 of this title and Tables.
AMENDMENTS
1995—Subsecs. (b), (c). Pub. L. 104–66 redesignated
subsec. (c) as (b) and struck out heading and text of
former subsec. (b). Text read as follows: ‘‘The Comp-
troller General of the United States shall inspect each
such audit and submit a report of that inspection to the
Congress.’’
1990—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 101–246 amended subsec. (a)
generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (a) read as fol-
lows: ‘‘Funds may not be made available to the United
Nations High Commissioner for Refugees under this
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chapter or any other Act unless by June 1, 1986, the
High Commissioner provides for—
‘‘(1) annual program audits by an independent con-
sultant, as selected by the Executive Committee of
the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees,
to determine the use of such funds, including audits
of the use of such funds by private and voluntary or-
ganizations; and
‘‘(2) such audits to be made available through the
Executive Committee to the Department of State and
for inspection by the Comptroller General of the
United States.’’
CHAPTER 37—FOREIGN GIFTS AND
DECORATIONS
Sec.
2621.
Definitions.
2622 to 2624. Repealed.
2625.
Gifts or decorations on deposit with State De-
partment.
2626.
Repealed.
§ 2621. Definitions
In this chapter—
(1) The term ‘‘person’’ includes every person
who occupies an office or a position in the
Government of the United States, its terri-
tories and possessions, the Canal Zone govern-
ment, and the government of the District of
Columbia, or is a member of the Armed Forces
of the United States, or a member of the fam-
ily and household of any such person.
(2) The term ‘‘foreign government’’ includes
every foreign government and every official,
agent, or representative thereof.
(3) The term ‘‘gift’’ includes any present or
thing, other than a decoration, tendered by or
received from a foreign government.
(4) The term ‘‘decoration’’ includes any
order, device, medal, badge, insignia, or em-
blem tendered by or received from a foreign
government.
(Pub. L. 89–673, § 2, Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 952.)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
SHORT TITLE
Pub. L. 89–673, § 1, Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 952, which pro-
vided that Pub. L. 89–673, enacting this chapter, amend-
ing section 804 of this title, and repealing sections 114,
115, and 115a of former Title 5, Executive Departments
and Government Officers and Employees, could be cited
as the ‘‘Foreign Gifts and Decorations Act of 1966’’, was
repealed by Pub. L. 90–83, § 10(b), Sept. 11, 1967, 81 Stat.
224. See section 7342 of Title 5, Government Organiza-
tion and Employees.
REPEAL OF SECTION
Section was repealed by Pub. L. 90–83, § 10(b), Sept. 11,
1967, 81 Stat. 224, except insofar as it applies to section
2625 of this title.
§§ 2622 to 2624. Repealed. Pub. L. 90–83, § 10(b),
Sept. 11, 1967, 81 Stat. 224
Section 2622, Pub. L. 89–673, § 3, Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat.
952, prohibited request for or encouragement of a ten-
der of a gift or decoration. See section 7342(b) of Title
5, Government Organization and Employees.
Section 2623, Pub. L. 89–673, § 4, Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat.
952, permitted acceptance of a gift of minimal value.
See section 7342(c) of Title 5.
Section 2624, Pub. L. 89–673, § 5, Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat.
952, permitted acceptance of decorations tendered in
recognition of active field service in time of combat op-
erations. See section 7342(d) of Title 5.
§ 2625. Gifts or decorations on deposit with State
Department
Any gift or decoration on deposit with the De-
partment of State on October 15, 1966, shall,
when approved by the Secretary of State and the
appropriate department, agency, office, or other
entity, be released to the donee or his legal rep-
resentative. Such donee may, if authorized, be
entitled to wear any decoration so approved. A
gift or decoration not approved for release, be-
cause of any special or unusual circumstances
involved, shall be deemed a gift to the United
States and shall be deposited by the donee in ac-
cordance with the rules and regulations issued
pursuant to this chapter.
(Pub. L. 89–673, § 6, Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 952.)
§ 2626. Repealed. Pub. L. 90–83, § 10(b), Sept. 11,
1967, 81 Stat. 224
Section, Pub. L. 89–673, § 7, Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 952,
authorized President to prescribe rules and regulations
to carry out purposes of this chapter. See section
7342(e) of Title 5, Government Organization and Em-
ployees.
CHAPTER 38—DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Sec.
2651.
Establishment of Department.
2651a.
Organization of Department of State.
2652, 2652a. Repealed.
2652b.
Assistant Secretary of State for South Asian
Affairs.
2652c.
Assistant Secretary of State for Verification
and Compliance.
2653 to 2655. Repealed.
2655a.
Bureau of Oceans and International Environ-
mental and Scientific Affairs within De-
partment of State; Assistant Secretary of
State as head of Bureau.
2655b.
Diplomatic presence overseas.
2656.
Management of foreign affairs.
2656a.
Congressional
declaration
of
findings
of
major significance of modern scientific and
technological advances in foreign policy.
2656b.
Congressional declaration of policy regarding
consequences of science and technology on
conduct of foreign policy.
2656c.
Responsibilities of President.
2656d.
Responsibilities of Secretary of State.
2656e.
Terrorism-related travel advisories.
2656f.
Annual country reports on terrorism.
2656g.
Report on terrorist assets in United States.
2656h.
International credit reports.
2656i.
Counterdrug and anticrime activities of De-
partment of State.
2656j.
Countering white identity terrorism globally.
2656k.
Human rights awareness for American ath-
letic delegations.
2657.
Custody of seals and property.
2658.
Repealed.
2658a.
Foreign Affairs Manual and Foreign Affairs
Handbook changes.
2659.
State statutes to be procured.
2660.
Copies of treaties furnished to Director of the
Government Publishing Office.
2661.
Procurement of information for corporations,
firms and individuals; expense of cable-
grams and telephone service involved; ap-
propriation.
2661a.
Foreign contracts or arrangements; discrimi-
nation.
2661b.
Services provided to the press.
2662, 2663. Transferred or Omitted.
2664.
Distribution of duties of officers, clerks, and
employees.
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**(a) Program audits** Funds may not be available to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) under this chapter or any other Act unless provision is made for—
(1) annual program audits to determine the use of UNHCR funds, including the use of such funds by implementing partners; and
(2) such audits are made available through the Department of State for inspection by the Comptroller General of the United States.
**(b) First program audit** The first program audit pursuant to subsection (a)(1) shall begin not later than June 1, 1986.
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The Secretary of State may use funds appropriated or otherwise available to the Secretary to—
**(a)** provide for printing and binding outside the States of the United States and the District of Columbia without regard to [section 501 of title 44](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title44-section501&num=0&edition=prelim);
**(b)** for the purpose of promoting and maintaining friendly relations with foreign countries through the prompt settlement of certain claims, settle and pay any meritorious claim against the United States which is presented by a government of a foreign country for damage to or loss of real or personal property of, or personal injury to or death of, any national of such foreign country: Provided, That such claim is not cognizable under any other statute or international agreement of the United States and can be settled for not more than $15,000 or the foreign currency equivalent thereof;
**(c)** employ individuals or organizations, by contract, for services abroad, and individuals employed by contract to perform such services shall not by virtue of such employment be considered to be employees of the United States Government for purposes of any law administered by the Office of Personnel Management (except that the Secretary may determine the applicability to such individuals of subsection (f) and of any other law administered by the Secretary concerning the employment of such individuals abroad); and such contracts are authorized to be negotiated, the terms of the contracts to be prescribed, and the work to be performed, where necessary, without regard to such statutory provisions as relate to the negotiation, making, and performance of contracts and performance of work in the United States;
**(d)** provide for official
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§ 2669. Printing and binding outside continental
United States; settlement and payment of
claims by foreign governments; employment
of aliens; official functions and courtesies;
purchase
of
uniforms;
payment
of
tort
claims; payment of assumed obligations in
Germany; telecommunications services; secu-
rity; special purpose passenger motor vehi-
cles; pay obligations arising under inter-
national conventions or contracts; personal
service contracts
The Secretary of State may use funds appro-
priated or otherwise available to the Secretary
to—
(a) provide for printing and binding outside
the States of the United States and the Dis-
trict of Columbia without regard to section 501
of title 44;
(b) for the purpose of promoting and main-
taining friendly relations with foreign coun-
tries through the prompt settlement of certain
claims, settle and pay any meritorious claim
against the United States which is presented
by a government of a foreign country for dam-
age to or loss of real or personal property of,
or personal injury to or death of, any national
of such foreign country: Provided, That such
claim is not cognizable under any other stat-
ute or international agreement of the United
States and can be settled for not more than
$15,000 or the foreign currency equivalent
thereof;
(c) employ individuals or organizations, by
contract, for services abroad, and individuals
employed by contract to perform such services
shall not by virtue of such employment be
considered to be employees of the United
States Government for purposes of any law ad-
ministered by the Office of Personnel Manage-
ment (except that the Secretary may deter-
mine the applicability to such individuals of
subsecti
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