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So in original. Two pars. (10) have been enacted.
References in Text
This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a), (b)(1), and (d), was in the original “this Act”, meaning [Pub. L. 87–256], Sept. 21, 1961, [75 Stat. 527], known as the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2451 of this title and Tables.
The FREEDOM Support Act, referred to in subsec. (d)(2), is [Pub. L. 102–511], Oct. 24, 1992, [106 Stat. 3320], also known as the Freedom for Russia and Emerging Eurasian Democracies and Open Markets Support Act of 1992. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5801 of this title and Tables.
The Support for East European Democracy Act, referred to in subsec. (d)(2), 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.
The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, referred to in subsec. (d)(2), is [Pub. L. 87–195], Sept. 4, 1961, [75 Stat. 424], which is classified principally to chapter 32 (§ 2151 et seq.) 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.
Amendments
2023—Subsec. (a)(10). [Pub. L. 118–31] added par. (10) relating to John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Program. Ancillary amendments at the end of pars. (8) and (9) of subsec. (a) could not be executed because of the prior addition by [Pub. L. 117–263] of par. (10) relating to exchange programs focused on music and the performing arts. See 2022 Amendment note below.
2022—Subsec. (a)(10). [Pub. L. 117–263] added par. (10) relating to exchange programs focused on music and the performing arts.
2002—Subsec. (d). [Pub. L. 107–228, § 221], designated existing provisions as par. (1) and added par. (2).
Subsec. (g)(1). [Pub. L. 107–228, § 229(1)], substituted “Department of State” for “United States Information Agency”.
Subsec. (g)(3)(A). [Pub. L. 107–228, § 229(2)(A)], substituted “Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs” for “Associate Director for Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Information Agency”.
Subsec. (g)(3)(B) to (G). [Pub. L. 107–228, § 229(2)(B)], (C), redesignated subpars. (C) to (G) as (B) to (F), respectively, and struck out former subpar. (B) which read as follows: “A senior representative of the Department of State, who shall be designated by the Secretary of State.”
Subsec. (g)(5). [Pub. L. 107–228, § 229(3)], substituted “Department of State” for “United States Information Agency”.
Subsec. (g)(6)(G). [Pub. L. 107–228, § 229(4)], substituted “Department of State” for “United States Information Agency”.
Subsec. (g)(7). [Pub. L. 107–228, § 229(5)], substituted “Secretary of State, acting through the Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy” for “Director of the United States Information Agency”.
1998—Subsec. (a)(8). [Pub. L. 105–244] substituted “section 1001” for “section 1141(a)”.
Subsec. (g). [Pub. L. 105–277] added subsec. (g).
1994—Subsec. (f). [Pub. L. 103–236] added subsec. (f).
1993—Subsec. (a)(8). [Pub. L. 103–199] substituted “independent states of the former Soviet Union” for “Soviet Union” in two places.
1990—Subsec. (a)(8). [Pub. L. 101–246, § 223], inserted “or through other programs designed to promote contact between the young peoples of the United States, the Soviet Union, and Eastern European countries” after “degree”.
Subsecs. (b) to (d). [Pub. L. 101–246, § 204(a)(2)], added subsec. (b) and redesignated former subsecs. (b) and (c) as (c) and (d), respectively.
Subsec. (e). [Pub. L. 101–246, § 222(a)], added subsec. (e).
1987—Subsec. (a)(8), (9). [Pub. L. 100–204] added pars. (8) and (9).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1998 Amendment
Amendment by [Pub. L. 105–244] effective Oct. 1, 1998, except as otherwise provided in [Pub. L. 105–244], see [section 3 of Pub. L. 105–244], set out as a note under section 1001 of Title 20, Education.
Transfer of Functions
United States Information Agency (other than Broadcasting Board of Governors and International Broadcasting Bureau) abolished and functions transferred to Secretary of State, see sections 6531 and 6532 of this title.
[Pub. L. 101–246, title II, § 222(b)], Feb. 16, 1990, [104 Stat. 56], provided that: “There are hereby transferred to the Office of Citizen Exchanges on the date of enactment of this Act [Feb. 16, 1990] all functions carried out by the Office of Private Sector Programs on the day before such date.”
Private Sector Partnerships
[Pub. L. 117–263, div. I, title XCVI, § 9604(c)], Dec. 23, 2022, [136 Stat. 3912], provided that:“(1)
In general.—
The Secretary [of State] should continue—
“(A)
to partner with the private sector in support of music-related exchange programs implemented by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (referred to in this section as the ‘ECA’);
“(B)
to leverage private sector expertise in developing and implementing such programs; and
“(C)
to expand networking and mentorship opportunities for program participants.
“(2)
Authorization of certain partnerships.—
The Secretary is authorized to partner with the private sector to recognize musicians—
“(A)
whose works or performances have advanced peace abroad; and
“(B)
who could contribute to networking and mentorship opportunities for participants of music-related exchange programs implemented by ECA.”
Information on Educational Opportunities for Children With Special Education Needs Consistent With the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act
[Pub. L. 117–81, div. E, title LIII, § 5324], Dec. 27, 2021, [135 Stat. 2370], provided that: “Not later than March 31, 2022, and annually thereafter, the Director of the Office of Overseas Schools of the Department of State shall maintain and update a list of overseas schools receiving assistance from the Office and detailing the extent to which each such school provides special education and related services to children with disabilities in accordance with part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1411 et seq.). Each list required under this section shall be posted on the public website of the Office for access by members of the Foreign Service, the Senior Foreign Service, and their eligible family members.”
Private Sector Program; Restrictions on Funds for Foreign Travel; Waiver; Reports
[Pub. L. 98–164, title II, § 207], Nov. 22, 1983, [97 Stat. 1032], as amended by [Pub. L. 103–236, title I, § 139(11)], Apr. 30, 1994, [108 Stat. 398], provided that:“(a)
No funds authorized to be appropriated for the Private Sector Program shall be used to pay for foreign travel by any United States citizen who, in the five years preceding the date of the proposed foreign travel, made two or more trips financed in whole or in substantial part by grants from the Private Sector Program. This limitation shall not apply to escort interpreters accompanying delegations, to artists accompanying exhibitions, to persons engaging in theatrical or musical performances, or to the full-time staff of the grantee organization. In addition, the Director of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs may waive this limitation in exceptional cases if he determines that foreign travel is essential to the successful completion of the grant program and so certifies in writing to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate at least fifteen days prior to the commencement of the proposed foreign travel.
“[(b)
Repealed. [Pub. L. 103–236, title I, § 139(11)], Apr. 30, 1994, [108 Stat. 398].]”
Ex. Ord. No. 13055. Coordination of United States Government International Exchanges and Training Programs
Ex. Ord. No. 13055, July 15, 1997, 62 F.R. 39099, provided:
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to improve the coordination of United States Government International Exchanges and Training Programs, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. There is hereby established within the United States Information Agency a senior-level Interagency Working Group on United States Government-Sponsored International Exchanges and Training (“the Working Group”). The purpose of the Working Group is to recommend to the President measures for improving the coordination, efficiency, and effectiveness of United States Government-sponsored international exchanges and training. The Working Group shall establish a clearinghouse to improve data collection and analysis of international exchanges and training.
Sec. 2. The term “Government-sponsored international exchanges and training” shall mean the movement of people between countries to promote the sharing of ideas, to develop skills, and to foster mutual understanding and cooperation, financed wholly or in part, directly or indirectly, with United States Government funds.
Sec. 3. The Working Group shall consist of the Associate Director for Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Information Agency, who shall act as Chair, and a comparable senior representative appointed by the respective Secretary of each of the Departments of State, Defense, Education, and the Attorney General, by the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, and by heads of other interested executive departments and agencies. In addition, representatives of the National Security Council and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall participate in the Working Group at their discretion. The Working Group shall be supported by an interagency staff office established in the Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs of the United States Information Agency.
Sec. 4. The Working Group shall have the following responsibilities:
(a) Collect, analyze, and report data provided by all United States Government departments and agencies conducting international exchanges and training programs;
(b) Promote greater understanding of and cooperation on, among concerned United States Government departments and agencies, common issues and challenges faced in conducting international exchanges and training programs, including through the establishment of a clearinghouse for information on international exchange and training activities in the governmental and nongovernmental sectors;
(c) In order to achieve the most efficient and cost-effective use of Federal resources, identify administrative and programmatic duplication and overlap of activities by the various United States Government agencies involved in Government-sponsored international exchange and training programs, and report thereon;
(d) No later than 1 year from the date of this order, develop initially and thereafter assess annually a coordinated strategy for all United States Government-sponsored international exchange and training programs, and issue a report on such strategy;
(e) No later than 2 years from the date of this order, develop recommendations on performance measures for all United States Government-sponsored international exchange and training programs, and issue a report thereon; and
(f) Develop strategies for expanding public and private partnerships in, and leveraging private sector support for, United States Government-sponsored international exchange and training activities.
Sec. 5. All reports prepared by the Working Group pursuant to section 4 shall be made to the President, through the Director of the United States Information Agency.
Sec. 6. The Working Group shall meet on at least a quarterly basis.
Sec. 7. Any expenses incurred by a member of the Working Group in connection with such member’s service on the Working Group shall be borne by the member’s respective department or agency.
Sec. 8. If any member of the Working Group disagrees with respect to any matter in any report prepared pursuant to section 4, such member may prepare a statement setting forth the reasons for such disagreement and such statement shall be appended to, and considered a part of, the report.
Sec. 9. Nothing in this Executive order is intended to alter the authorities and responsibilities of the head of any department or agency.
William J. Clinton.[For abolition of United States Information Agency (other than Broadcasting Board of Governors and International Broadcasting Bureau), transfer of functions, and treatment of references thereto, see sections 6531, 6532, and 6551 of this title.]