,i #aaith ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #ecjj ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,september #aa1 #bjbe ,mr4 ,mast introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs ,a ,,bill ,to guide the foreign policy of the ,united ,states1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title and table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,department of ,state ,policy ,provisions ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title and table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4 ,title ,i--,secretary ,sec4 #aja4 ,termination of existing report requirements4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,countering wrongful detention4 ,title ,,ii--,management ,sec4 #bja4 ,center for ,strategy and ,solutions4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,procurement policy4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,information technology office consolidation4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,realigning the ,regional ,technology ,officer ,program4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,congressional notification for obligation of retained consular fees4 ,sec4 #bjf4 ,visas for high-ranking officials of ,taiwan4 ,sec4 #bjg4 ,reduced visa wait time4 ,sec4 #bjh4 ,,covid-#ai vaccination travel mandates4 ,sec4 #bji4 ,information ,facilities and ,access ,restriction process criteria modernization4 ,sec4 #baj4 ,transition opportunities for members of the ,armed ,forces and veterans4 ,sec4 #baa4 ,pre-approval for ,,ds interceptions of wire1 oral1 and electronic communications4 ,sec4 #bab4 ,requirement for certain countries to report official meetings between foreign missions and ,state and local officials4 ,sec4 #bac4 ,authorized embassies and consulates4 ,sec4 #bad4 ,flag authorization at ,department installations4 ,sec4 #bae4 ,mandate use of the embassy standard plan4 ,sec4 #baf4 ,embassy construction integrity4 ,sec4 #bag4 ,american exceptionalism in embassies4 ,sec4 #bah4 ,support for ,american artists4 ,sec4 #bai4 ,embassy and consulate art collection reporting requirement4 ,sec4 #bbj4 ,overseas comparability pay4 ,sec4 #bba4 ,addressing the ,bureau of ,african ,affairs staffing crisis4 ,sec4 #bbb4 ,requirement for ,uyghur language training and staffing4 ,sec4 #bbc4 ,changes made to the ,foreign ,affairs ,manual and the ,foreign ,affairs ,handbook4 ,sec4 #bbd4 ,extension of notification of revocation of clearances4 ,sec4 #bbe4 ,chief ,financial ,officer for ,financial ,management4 ,sec4 #bbf4 ,no passports for terrorists and traffickers4 ,sec4 #bbg4 ,program for language translation capabilities4 ,title ,,iii--,political ,affairs ,sec4 #cja4 ,arctic ,watchers ,act4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,pilot program for new congressional notification requirements4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,repealing the ,zimbabwe ,democracy and ,economic ,recovery ,act of #bjja4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,strengthening commercial diplomacy in ,africa4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,ensuring smooth travel and investment in ,somaliland4 ,sec4 #cjf4 ,multinational ,force and ,observers ,mission4 ,sec4 #cjg4 ,pacific ,partnership ,act4 ,sec4 #cjh4 ,korean ,american ,divided ,families4 ,sec4 #cji4 ,united ,states-,japan-,republic of ,korea trilateral cooperation4 ,sec4 #caj4 ,regional ,china ,officer ,program ,unit4 ,sec4 #caa4 ,disaster regional strategy for ,pacific ,islands countries4 ,sec4 #cab4 ,transatlantic ,growth ,enterprise ,program4 ,sec4 #cac4 ,republic of ,georgia ,sovereignty4 ,sec4 #cad4 ,united ,states-,belarus ,strategic ,dialogue4 ,sec4 #cae4 ,uyghur genocide accountability4 ,sec4 #caf4 ,central ,asian ,connectivity ,task ,force4 ,sec4 #cag4 ,indian ,ocean region strategic review4 ,sec4 #cah4 ,caribbean ,basin ,security ,initiative4 ,sec4 #cai4 ,haiti ,criminal ,collusion ,transparency ,act of #bjbe4 ,sec4 #cbj4 ,restoring ,sovereignty and ,human ,rights in ,nicaragua ,act of #bjbe4 ,sec4 #cba4 ,protect ,honduran ,democracy ,act4 ,sec4 #cbb4 ,baltic region security concerns4 ,sec4 #cbc4 ,american-,hellenic-,israeli ,eastern ,mediterranean ,counterterrorism and ,maritime ,security ,partnership ,act4 ,sec4 #cbd4 ,report on access to ,tibetan areas4 ,sec4 #cbe4 ,center for conflict analysis1 planning1 and prevention4 ,sec4 #cbf4 ,global fragility strategy implementation4 ,sec4 #cbg4 ,modifications to ,global ,fragility ,act of #bjai4 ,sec4 #cbh4 ,international bridge and port of entry modernization act4 ,title ,,iv--,international security affairs ,sec4 #dja4 ,undersea cables4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,department conventional weapons destruction programs4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,authorizing demining and related programs in ,southeast ,asia4 ,sec4 #djd4 ,foreign ,military ,financing program with regard to ,jordan4 ,sec4 #dje4 ,extension of ,war ,reserve ,stockpile ,allies-,israel4 ,sec4 #djf4 ,counterterrorism authorities for security assistance programs4 ,sec4 #djg4 ,cyprus arms embargo reform4 ,sec4 #djh4 ,subnational diplomacy to combat synthetic opioid trafficking4 ,sec4 #dji4 ,international ,narcotics and ,law ,enforcement compact authority4 ,sec4 #daj4 ,combatting firearms trafficking in the ,western ,hemisphere4 ,sec4 #daa4 ,section #abc agreements4 ,sec4 #dab4 ,united ,states-,european ,nuclear ,energy ,cooperation ,act of #bjbe4 ,sec4 #dac4 ,authority of the ,bureau of ,counterterrorism to access certain information4 ,sec4 #dad4 ,study on geopolitical strategies and verification frameworks for advanced artificial intelligence4 ,sec4 #dae4 ,annual trafficking in persons report and amendments4 ,title ,v--,economic affairs ,sec4 #eja4 ,administration of the ,international ,technology ,security and ,innovation ,fund4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,coordination of science1 technology1 and communication infrastructure4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,investment screening initiative4 ,sec4 #ejd4 ,report regarding the investment screening initiative program4 ,sec4 #eje4 ,study on geopolitical strategies and verification frameworks for advanced artificial intelligence4 ,sec4 #ejf4 ,global ,small ,business ,network program4 ,sec4 #ejg4 ,global small business grants program4 ,sec4 #ejh4 ,report on the small business network program4 ,title ,,vi--,foreign assistance ,sec4 #fja4 ,authorization of efforts to prevent and treat malnutrition globally4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,international religious freedom programs and report4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,combatting corruption and kleptocracy4 ,sec4 #fjd4 ,specialized disaster assistance professionals4 ,sec4 #fje4 ,coalition for epidemic preparedness innovations 7,,cepi74 ,sec4 #fjf4 ,maternal and child health policy4 ,sec4 #fjg4 ,extension of ,diplomatic ,immunities to the ,pacific ,islands ,forum4 ,sec4 #fjh4 ,report on metrics of success for international organization participation4 ,sec4 #fji4 ,report on country ,united ,nations voting practices4 ,sec4 #faj4 ,annual reports on malign influence operations4 ,sec4 #faa4 ,increasing ,united ,states citizens employment in international organizations4 ,sec4 #fab4 ,prohibition on ,united ,states contributions to the ,united ,nations ,international ,commission of ,inquiry on the occupied ,palestinian territory1 including ,east ,jerusalem1 and ,israel4 ,sec4 #fac4 ,extending certain privileges and immunities to the permanent observer mission of the ,african ,union to the ,united ,nations in ,new ,york4 ,sec4 #fad4 ,world ,health ,organization continued data sharing4 ,sec4 #fae4 ,branding requirements for ,united ,states foreign assistance4 ,sec4 #faf4 ,global fund4 ,sec4 #fag4 ,global health compact model4 ,sec4 #fah4 ,revisions to ,existing ,global ,health ,security and ,diplomacy ,authority4 ,sec4 #fai4 ,pandemic ,fund4 ,sec4 #fbj4 ,consolidation of global health reporting requirements4 ,sec4 #fba4 ,prohibition on funding global health worker initiative4 ,sec4 #fbb4 ,safe passages program4 ,sec4 #fbc4 ,special advisor for assistance to orphans and vulnerable children4 ,sec4 #fbd4 ,development innovation ventures program4 ,title ,,vii--,public ,diplomacy ,sec4 #gja4 ,coordination with the ,office of ,opinion ,research4 ,sec4 #gjb4 ,reports to evaluate the effectiveness of ,united ,states funded media4 ,sec4 #gjc4 ,establishment of the cultural heritage coordinating committee4 ,sec4 #gjd4 ,mega-decade sports diplomacy4 ,sec4 #gje4 ,foreign relations exchange programs4 ,sec4 #gjf4 ,foreign suppression of ,united ,states speech4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act-- 7#a7 except as otherwise provided1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7#b7 the term ,department means the ,department of ,state2 7#c7 the term ,deputy ,secretary means the ,deputy ,secretary of ,state2 and 7#d7 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,state4 ,i ,secretary #aja4 ,termination of existing report requirements 7a7 ,in general ,effective upon the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each report described in subsection 7b7 that is required to be submitted to ,congress as of such date shall no longer be required to be so submitted to ,congress4 7b7 ,reports described ,a report described in this subsection is a report that-- 7#a7 is required to be submitted to ,congress by the ,secretary1 or by any officer1 official1 component1 or element of the ,department1 on an ongoing basis2 and 7#b7 was established prior to ,september #cj1 #bjbe4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed as a limitation on requirements to submit reports on an ongoing basis that are-- 7#a7 established by this ,act or any amendment made by this ,act2 or 7#b7 established on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ajb4 ,countering wrongful detention 7a7 ,designation as ,state ,sponsor of ,unlawful or ,wrongful ,detention ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 may designate a foreign country that has provided support for or directly engaged in the unlawful or wrongful detention of a ,united ,states national as a ,state ,sponsor of ,unlawful or ,wrongful ,detention based on any of the following criteria3 7#a7 ,an unlawful or wrongful detention of a ,united ,states national has occurred in the foreign country4 7#b7 ,the government of the foreign country or a nonstate actor in the foreign country has failed to release an unlawfully or wrongfully detained ,united ,states national within #cj days of being notified by the ,department of such unlawful or wrongful detention4 7#c7 ,actions taken by the government of the foreign country indicate that the government is responsible for1 complicit in1 or materially supportive of the unlawful or wrongful detention of a ,united ,states national1 including by acting as described in paragraph 7#b7 after having been notified by the ,department4 7#d7 ,the actions of a state or nonstate actor in the foreign country1 including any previous action relating to unlawful or wrongful detention or hostage taking of a ,united ,states national1 pose a risk to the safety and security of ,united ,states nationals abroad sufficient to warrant designation of the foreign country as a ,state ,sponsor of ,unlawful or ,wrongful ,detention1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,termination of designation 7#a7 ,termination by the ,secretary ,the ,secretary may terminate the designation of a foreign country under subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary certifies to ,congress that-- 7,a7 it is in the national interests of the ,united ,states to terminate such designation2 and 7,b7 the foreign country-- 7i7 has released all ,united ,states nationals unlawfully or wrongfully detained within the territory of the foreign country2 7ii7 has demonstrated changes in policies with respect to unlawful or wrongful detention and hostage taking2 or 7iii7 has provided assurances that the government of the foreign country will not engage in1 be complicit in1 or support acts described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 of subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,termination by disapproval of ,congress ,the designation of a foreign country under subsection 7a7 shall terminate if a joint resolution of disapproval with respect to the designation is enacted into law prior to the date that is six months after the ,secretary makes such designation4 7c7 ,publication ,the ,secretary shall make available on a publicly accessible website of the ,department1 and regularly update1 a list of foreign countries designated as ,state ,sponsors of ,unlawful or ,wrongful ,detention under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,review ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 conduct a comprehensive review of existing authorities that allow for punitive measures with respect to foreign countries2 and 7#b7 determine if the use of such measures with respect to foreign countries designated under subsection 7a7 is appropriate in order to respond to and deter the unlawful or wrongful detention of ,united ,states nationals in the foreign country4 7e7 ,notification to ,congress ,not later than seven days after designating of a foreign country under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 a notification of such designation2 7#b7 the justification for such designation2 and 7#c7 a description of any action taken by a ,united ,states ,government official1 including the ,secretary and the head of any other relevant ,federal agency1 to deter the unlawful or wrongful detention of foreign nationals in such foreign country4 7f7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to imply that every ,united ,states national detained in a foreign country designated under subsection 7a7 should be or is determined to be wrongfully detained for purposes of the ,robert ,levinson ,hostage ,recovery and ,hostage-,taking ,accountability ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #agda et seq474 ,,ii ,management #bja4 ,center for ,strategy and ,solutions 7a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,management is authorized to establish a ,center for ,strategy and ,solutions in the ,office of the ,under ,secretary for ,management4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,the ,center for ,strategy and ,solutions shall be responsible for researching1 designing1 and implementing enterprise management solutions for the ,department focused on the following3 7#a7 ,data analytics ,the ,center shall focus on being a central data hub for the ,department1 working to expand data access and to foster analytic expertise across domestic bureaus and overseas missions4 7#b7 ,global presence ,the ,center shall focus on developing policies and platforms to strengthen strategic governance1 accountability1 and alignment of resources related to the ,department's presence overseas4 7#c7 ,management consulting and advanced projects ,the ,center shall focus on leveraging leading-edge management expertise to advance the ,department's mission1 providing an agile and lean team to deliver innovative solutions to enterprise management challenges4 7c7 ,director 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary for ,management is authorized to designate a ,director of the ,center for ,strategy and ,solutions and shall prescribe the management strategy and business administration qualifications required for the role4 7#b7 ,role as central authority ,the ,director shall serve as the ,department's central authority in situations where change management expertise is required to implement enterprise-wide policies1 including cases in which-- 7,a7 new and cutting-edge technology needs to be rapidly rolled out across the ,department2 7,b7 legislation mandates enterprise-wide management changes2 and 7,c7 whole-of-government efforts require a central management coordinator in the ,department4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term enterprise management means the strategic approach to managing an organization's resources and operations to achieve its goals1 integrating various tools1 strategies1 and processes to optimize efficiency and productivity2 and 7#b7 the term change management means the methods and manners in which an organization describes and implements changes within both its internal and external processes4 #bjb4 ,procurement policy 7a7 ,in general ,it shall be the policy of the ,department to prioritize the procurement of products1 goods1 and services that are produced1 manufactured1 or supplied by businesses incorporated in the ,united ,states and operating primarily within the ,united ,states1 to the maximum extent practicable and consistent with applicable trade agreements and ,united ,states law4 7b7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary shall ensure that-- 7#a7 all procurement actions1 including for equipment1 machinery1 and technology used domestically and abroad1 give preference to ,american-made products and services whenever such products or services are available at a reasonable cost and meet applicable quality standards2 and 7#b7 notification is sent to the appropriate congressional committees not later than seven days after a contract is awarded to a foreign vendor1 including explanation of why a suitable ,american-made alternative was not selected4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for five years1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that-- 7#a7 details the percentage of ,department procurement contracts awarded to ,united ,states businesses in the preceding fiscal year2 7#b7 identifies categories of products1 equipment1 and services for which ,american-made alternatives were not utilized2 and 7#c7 outlines any barriers or challenges to increasing domestic procurement in the ,department4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 the term ,united ,states business means an entity that-- 7,a7 is incorporated in the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 conducts the majority of its operations and manufacturing in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 the term ,american-made means products1 goods1 or services that are produced or manufactured in the ,united ,states substantially all from articles1 materials1 or supplies mined1 produced1 or manufactured in the ,united ,states4 #bjc4 ,information technology office consolidation ,in order to improve coordination1 eliminate duplication1 and enhance enterprise-wide solutions1 the ,secretary is authorized to transfer to the ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,technology of the ,department relevant information technology professionals and related personnel from other bureaus and offices in the ,department4 #bjd4 ,realigning the ,regional ,technology ,officer ,program ,the ,secretary is authorized to realign the ,regional ,technology ,officer ,program of the ,department to ensure that the ,program-- 7#a7 is optimally structured to support the information technology and cybersecurity needs of ,united ,states diplomatic missions2 7#b7 has clear roles and responsibilities for ,regional ,technology ,officers2 7#c7 promotes effective coordination between ,regional ,technology ,officers and other relevant ,department entities2 and 7#d7 is adequately resourced to fulfill its mission4 #bje4 ,congressional notification for obligation of retained consular fees 7a7 ,in general ,subject to section #bce1 the ,secretary shall notify the appropriate congressional committees upon the obligation of any amounts derived from consular fees retained by the ,department pursuant to the authority provided by this ,act1 if such obligation is with respect to a program1 project1 or activity that is not a consular function4 7b7 ,elements ,the notification required by subsection 7a7 shall include at a minimum the following3 7#a7 ,the amount being obligated4 7#b7 ,a description of the programming for which such funds are obligated4 7#c7 ,the country1 region1 or locality where such funds will be expended4 7#d7 ,the fiscal year in which the retained fees being used were collected4 7#e7 ,a justification for the use of such retained fees1 as opposed to appropriated funds1 for the programming described pursuant to paragraph 7#b74 7c7 ,deadline2 delay 7#a7 ,deadline ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 a notification required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted not later than #ae days before the date on which the applicable funds will be obligated4 7#b7 ,delay 7,a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary determines that submitting a prior notification in accordance with subsection 7a7 would pose a substantial risk to human health1 welfare1 or national security1 the ,secretary may delay the submission of such notification4 7,b7 ,additional requirement ,in the case of a delay under this paragraph1 a notification to the appropriate congressional committees that meets the requirements of subsection 7b7 shall be provided as soon as practicable1 but not later than three days after taking the action to which the notification requirement was applicable1 and shall additionally contain an explanation of the circumstances necessitating the delay4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations in the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations in the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the term consular function means any activity1 program1 service1 or resource that is directly operated and overseen by the ,assistant ,secretary for ,consular ,affairs or any office under jurisdiction of the ,assistant ,secretary4 #bjf4 ,visas for high-ranking officials of ,taiwan ,it shall be the policy of the ,united ,states that none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used in contravention of section #bba of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,technical ,corrections ,act of #aiid 7,public ,law #ajc-daf2 #ajh ,stat4 #dcba2 #h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja note74 #bjg4 ,reduced visa wait time ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,consular ,affairs is authorized to take such steps as appropriate for the goal of ensuring that #hj percent of nonimmigrant visa applicants are interviewed within three weeks of receipt and application1 recognizing that resource and security considerations and the need to ensure provision of consular services to ,united ,states citizens may dictate specific exceptions to this goal4 #bjh4 ,,covid-#ai vaccination travel mandates ,it shall be the policy of the ,united ,states that none of the funds made available by this ,act or any amendment made by this ,act may be used to enforce or otherwise implement a requirement for individuals traveling outside of the ,united ,states to receive a vaccination against ,,covid-#ai4 #bji4 ,information ,facilities and ,access ,restriction process criteria modernization 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall direct the ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,security of the ,department to update its guidance and procedures regarding the ,information ,facilities and ,access ,restriction 7,,ifar7 process4 7b7 ,required updates ,the requirement to update the guidance and procedures under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 establish clear criteria and standards for determining which type of ,,ifar is appropriate to issue based on the circumstances of a security clearance suspension2 7#b7 specify the scope of access permitted under each type of ,,ifar1 including the continued access to ,sensitive ,but ,unclassified 7,,sbu7 information under a ,typical ,,ifar2 and 7#c7 clarify to ,department personnel that the issuance of an ,,ifar does not equate to full removal from sensitive duties and that access to substantial unclassified information may still be permitted4 #baj4 ,transition opportunities for members of the ,armed ,forces and veterans 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a pilot program within the ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,security of the ,department to facilitate the recruitment1 training1 and hiring of transitioning servicemembers and veterans into positions in the ,bureau4 7b7 ,objectives ,the objectives of the pilot program required by subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 leveraging the skills1 training1 and experience of veterans and transitioning servicemembers to meet security and operational needs of the ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,security2 7#b7 providing servicemembers and veterans with a defined pathway to employment in the ,department2 and 7#c7 supporting workforce development and addressing staffing needs in the ,bureau4 7c7 ,eligibility ,participants in the pilot program required by subsection 7a7 shall include ,members of the ,armed ,forces who are within one year of separation or retirement4 7d7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary shall coordinate with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 and ,secretary of ,labor to-- 7#a7 inform servicemembers exiting the military at the ,transition ,assistance ,program 7,,tap7 with an informational packet describing the pilot program required by subsection 7a72 7#b7 identify eligible candidates for such program2 and 7#c7 provide necessary clearances1 onboarding support1 and placement assistance after undergoing a successful screening process under such program4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed as creating a separate1 non-competitive screening process for servicemembers or veterans4 7f7 ,duration and evaluation 7#a7 ,in general ,the pilot program required by subsection 7a7 shall be carried out for the two-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the conclusion of the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report evaluating-- 7,a7 the effectiveness of the program1 including its ability to expand the pipeline of qualified candidates2 7,b7 the number of participants in the program hired into permanent or contract positions2 7,c7 the geographic or functional placement of participants in the program and whether such placements addressed identified workforce needs2 7,d7 any lessons learned or recommendations for expansion1 modification1 or termination of the program2 and 7,e7 feedback from participants in the program and relevant hiring offices4 7g7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate4 #baa4 ,pre-approval for ,,ds interceptions of wire1 oral1 and electronic communications 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary should delegate to the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,diplomatic ,security or the ,principal ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,diplomatic ,security the pre-approval authority for ,diplomatic ,security special agents seeking authorization under section #beaf of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 to carry out the interception of wire1 oral1 or electronic communications-- 7#a7 in furtherance of carrying out the duties described in section #cg7;a7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgji7;a772 and 7#b7 in accordance with the requirements under chapter #aai of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,update to the foreign affairs manual ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall revise section #bba4e of volume #ab of the ,foreign ,affairs ,manual to reflect the delegation to the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,diplomatic ,security or the ,principal ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,diplomatic ,security under subsection 7b74 #bab4 ,requirement for certain countries to report official meetings between foreign missions and ,state and local officials 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall require that foreign missions of covered countries notify the ,department at least #if hours in advance of any meetings between any officials or representatives of the covered country and ,state or local officials in the ,united ,states and any official visits to educational institutions or research institutions in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,persons covered ,for purposes of the requirement in subsection 7a71 the term officials or representatives of the covered country includes-- 7#a7 all members of foreign missions of the covered country in the ,united ,states2 7#b7 all members of the covered country's permanent mission to the ,united ,nations2 and 7#c7 any officials of the covered country traveling to the ,united ,states for official business4 7c7 ,notification requirements ,the notification required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 the date of the meeting or visit2 7#b7 the location of the meeting or visit2 7#c7 the name of any official or representative of the covered country that will be participating in the meeting or visit2 and 7#d7 the purpose of the meeting or visit4 7d7 ,monthly reporting requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall submit a monthly report to the appropriate congressional committees listing all meetings and visits notified pursuant to subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,historical data requirement for first report ,the first report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the information on meetings and visits required to be submitted under subsection 7c7 that has been collected by the ,department since it began imposing a similar requirement in #bjai4 7e7 ,threat assessment report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ed months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,attorney ,general1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes a threat assessment for each covered country and recommendations for policy changes with respect to ,united ,states diplomats in such countries4 7#b7 ,form ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7f7 ,sunset ,the requirements under this section shall expire on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#b7 the term covered country means-- 7,a7 the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7,b7 the ,russian ,federation2 7,c7 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran2 7,d7 the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea2 7,e7 ,cuba2 7,f7 ,venezuela2 7,g7 ,nicaragua2 and 7,h7 ,afghanistan1 while under control of the ,taliban2 and 7#c7 the term ,taliban means-- 7,a7 the entity known as the ,taliban1 operating in ,afghanistan1 and designated as a specially designated global terrorist under ,executive ,order #acbbd2 or 7,b7 a successor entity of the entity described in subparagraph 7,a74 #bac4 ,authorized embassies and consulates 7a7 ,notification requirement ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary may not open1 close1 permanently relocate1 or initiate the construction of any diplomatic post unless the ,secretary submits a written notification to the appropriate congressional committees not less than #cj days prior to the proposed action4 7b7 ,elements of notification ,each notification submitted pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a justification for the opening1 closure1 relocation1 or new construction1 including any changes to the strategic value1 threat environment1 or foreign policy posture associated with the action4 7#b7 ,a detailed cost estimate1 including projected construction1 maintenance1 and operational costs4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the impact on ,american citizen services1 consular functions1 diplomatic engagement1 and interagency operations4 7#d7 ,a summary of consultation with ,chiefs of ,mission1 ,regional ,security ,officers1 and affected agencies4 7#e7 ,an explanation of how the proposed action aligns with the ,department's global presence framework4 7c7 ,exceptions ,the requirement in subsection 7a7 shall not apply in cases where the ,secretary determines that exigent circumstances require the immediate closure or evacuation of a post for security reasons1 in which case the ,secretary shall notify the appropriate congressional committees as soon as practicable and not later than #g business days after such action is taken4 7d7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this section3 7#a7 ,the term diplomatic post means any embassy1 consulate1 or other permanent facility that serves a diplomatic1 consular1 or official ,united ,states ,government function abroad4 7#b7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 #bad4 ,flag authorization at ,department installations 7a7 ,in general ,the only flags authorized to be flown at ,department installations are-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states flag2 7#b7 a ,foreign ,service flag pursuant to #b ,,fam #aed4b-a2 7#c7 a ,,pow_/,,mia flag2 7#d7 a ,hostage and ,wrongful ,detainee flag1 pursuant to section #ijd of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#e7 the flag of an ,american ,state1 insular area1 or the ,district of ,columbia at domestic locations2 7#f7 the flag of an ,indian ,tribal government2 7#g7 an official branded flag of a ,united ,states agency2 or 7#h7 the sovereign flag of other countries4 7b7 ,limitation ,no flags other than what is listed in subsection 7a7 may be flown1 hung1 or otherwise displayed at a ,department installation4 #bae4 ,mandate use of the embassy standard plan 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary may not construct1 cause to be constructed1 or begin planning for construction of an embassy that does not conform to the ,standard ,embassy ,design4 7b7 ,exception ,if the ,secretary determines1 on a case-by-case basis1 that the ,standard ,embassy ,design is inappropriate for the construction of an embassy1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes a robust justification for the ,secretary's determination of inappropriateness and a description1 including dollar figures1 of proposed costs beyond what construction of a ,standard ,embassy ,design building would incur4 7c7 ,applicability ,subsection 7a7 shall only apply in cases of new construction4 7d7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,appropriations and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 #baf4 ,embassy construction integrity 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall take such steps as may be necessary to avoid or minimize the following3 7#a7 ,acquiring or leasing a covered building-- 7,a7 with respect to which a covered entity performed covered construction on or after ,january #a1 #aidi2 or 7,b7 in which a covered entity has an ownership interest4 7#b7 ,entering into or renewing a contract or other agreement with a covered entity to perform covered construction with respect to a covered building4 7b7 ,notification of inconsistent action 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall notify the appropriate congressional committees about actions inconsistent with subsection 7a7 not later than seven days before entering into an acquisition1 lease1 or agreement4 7#b7 ,determination of national security interest ,the notification required under paragraph 7#a7 shall also include1 to the extent applicable-- 7,a7 a determination of whether the inconsistent acquisition1 lease1 or agreement is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 an identification of the interest advanced by such inconsistent action2 7,c7 a detailed explanation for such determination2 and 7,d7 any action the ,secretary has taken or intends to take to mitigate national security vulnerabilities that may be posed by such inconsistent action4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term covered building means a building that is used or intended to be used by personnel1 or for a function of a consular or diplomatic post located outside of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 the term covered construction means-- 7,a7 any construction1 development1 conversion1 extension1 alteration1 repair1 or maintenance performed with respect to a building2 and 7,b7 includes the installation or maintenance of electrical1 plumbing1 heating1 ventilation1 air conditioning1 communication1 fire protection1 and energy management systems with respect to such building2 and 7#c7 the term covered entity means an entity with respect to which the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 or an agent or instrumentality of the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 directly or indirectly1 including through any contract1 arrangement1 understanding1 or relationship-- 7,a7 owns or controls a significant percent of the ownership interest2 or 7,b7 otherwise exercises substantial control4 #bag4 ,american exceptionalism in embassies 7a7 ,requirement ,to promote ,american ideals ,the ,secretary shall ensure that all art installations1 exhibits1 cultural programming1 and visual displays at ,united ,states embassies1 consulates1 and official residences of chiefs of mission reflect and promote the history1 values1 ideals1 and achievements of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,display themes ,to carry out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall direct that such programming and displays the following3 7#a7 ,prominently feature themes of ,american democracy1 liberty1 individual rights1 the rule of law1 free enterprise1 and other foundational principles of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,highlight notable events1 figures1 and accomplishments in ,american history and culture4 7#c7 ,portray the ,united ,states as a force for good globally1 including in its contributions to peace1 prosperity1 innovation1 and human dignity4 7c7 ,limitations on foreign-,centric themes ,art installations1 exhibits1 cultural programming1 and visual displays at ,united ,states embassies1 consulates1 and official residences of chiefs of mission that primarily highlight the history1 culture1 or policies of foreign nations shall not be the dominant focus of any such installation or program1 unless the content is part of a mutual cultural exchange or cooperative initiative explicitly approved by the ,secretary and directly linked to ,united ,states foreign policy interests4 7d7 ,implementation and oversight 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,bureau of ,overseas ,buildings ,operations of the ,department1 in coordination with the ,bureau of ,educational and ,cultural ,affairs of the ,department and the ,office of the ,chief of ,protocol1 shall develop guidelines to ensure consistent application of this section across all relevant facilities4 7#b7 ,briefing ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall brief the appropriate congressional committees detailing the implementation of this section1 including with an inventory of existing displays1 programming themes1 and planned updates to ensure compliance4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term official residence means any ,united ,states ,government-owned or-leased property used as the primary residence of a chief of mission2 and 7#b7 the term chief of mission has the meaning given that term in section #ajb of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cijb74 #bah4 ,support for ,american artists 7a7 ,artist citizenship requirement for permanent collection purchases ,the ,secretary shall ensure that any work of art purchased on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act for the permanent collection of the ,art in ,embassies program of the ,department was created1 in whole or in part1 by a citizen of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,requirements for display of art by foreign artists ,a work of art that was not created1 in whole or in part1 by a citizen of the ,united ,states may be displayed in a ,united ,states embassy1 consulate1 or official residence in a foreign country only if-- 7#a7 such work of art-- 7,a7 is part of a temporary loan collection2 or 7,b7 was purchased prior to the date of the enactment of this ,act2 7#b7 such work of art was created by a citizen or resident of such foreign country2 and 7#c7 the chief of mission 7as such term is defined in section #ajb of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cijb77 associated with such embassy1 consulate1 or official residence has submitted to the ,secretary a written justification explaining how the display of such work of art supports ,united ,states diplomatic engagement and advances the interests of the ,united ,states in such foreign country4 7c7 ,artist citizenship prioritization ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 prioritize the display of works of art created by citizens of the ,united ,states in all diplomatic facilities owned or operated by the ,department abroad1 in order to advance public diplomacy and promote the cultural values of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,implementation ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue such regulations and guidance as may be necessary to carry out the requirements of this section4 #bai4 ,embassy and consulate art collection reporting requirement 7a7 ,initial report requirement ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report for each country that hosts a ,united ,states mission4 ,the report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,inventory of artworks ,a comprehensive list identifying each piece of artwork acquired by the ,department that is displayed in any facility overseas owned or operated by the ,department1 including the following3 7,a7 ,united ,states ,embassies4 7,b7 ,united ,states ,consulates4 7,c7 ,residences of ,chiefs of ,mission4 7#b7 ,artwork information ,for each piece of artwork identified under paragraph 7#a71 the report shall include the following information3 7,a7 ,ownership status 7such as purchased1 leased1 insured1 commissioned1 or on loan74 7,b7 ,source of funds and total amount used for acquisition4 7,c7 ,title of the piece4 7,d7 ,market value1 if available4 7,e7 ,date of acquisition4 7,f7 ,year of completion4 7,g7 ,medium or materials used4 7,h7 ,dimensions4 7,i7 ,a brief description or image of the piece4 7b7 ,recurring reports ,following submission of the initial report required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress an updated report for each ,united ,states ,ambassador confirmed by the ,senate not later than one year of each such ,ambassador reaching his or her post4 ,each such updated report shall include the information described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7a7 for any changes1 additions1 or removals since the previous report4 #bbj4 ,overseas comparability pay 7a7 ,in general ,subject to such regulations prescribed by the ,secretary1 including with respect to phase-in schedule and treatment as basic pay1 and notwithstanding any other provision of law1 ,department funds may be used to pay an eligible member of the ,foreign ,service as defined in subsection 7b7 a comparability payment 7stated as a percentage7 under section #ecjd of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 in an amount that does not exceed two-thirds of the amount of the locality-based comparability payment that would be payable to such member under such section #ecjd if such member's official duty station were in the ,district of ,columbia4 7b7 ,eligibility ,a member of the ,foreign ,service shall be eligible for a payment under this section only if the member is designated class #a or below for purposes of section #djc of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cifc7 and the member's official duty station is not in the continental ,united ,states or in a nonforeign area1 as such term is defined in section #eia4bje of title1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7c7 ,limitations ,the amount of any locality-based comparability payment that is paid to a member of the ,foreign ,service under this section shall be subject to any limitations on pay applicable to locality-based comparability payments under section #ecjd of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bba4 ,addressing the ,bureau of ,african ,affairs staffing crisis 7a7 ,in general ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,human ,resources1 in consultation with the ,assistant ,secretary for ,african ,affairs1 shall create a program to facilitate and expedite the hiring of qualified individuals to fill term-limited civil service positions in the ,bureau of ,african ,affairs of the ,department4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an unclassified report that outlines the staffing challenges that exist in the ,bureau of ,african ,affairs4 ,such report shall include-- 7#a7 a comparative analysis of the ,bureau of ,african ,affairs' direct hire staffing compared to the other regional bureaus1 including-- 7,a7 the number of authorized positions per embassy at comparable posts and the number of staff per mission based domestically in the ,united ,states1 to include ,foreign ,service ,officers and civil servants2 and 7,b7 the number of vacant positions in the ,bureau of ,african ,affairs and the average number of bids per ,bureau of ,african ,affairs position2 7#b7 the number of ,bureau of ,african ,affairs posts that qualify for the harshest environments in the ,department's ,operating ,environment score and the comparison to other regions2 7#c7 an assessment on whether the ,department's hardship incentives are properly aligned with the posts that have the highest ,operating ,environment score2 7#d7 the number of ,bureau of ,african ,affairs posts that lack key management personnel2 7#e7 historic and ongoing efforts made by the ,department to rectify the understaffing and consistent vacancies within the ,bureau of ,african ,affairs and whether they were successful2 and 7#f7 a detailed plan of forthcoming actions the ,department will implement in the immediate future to rectify the consistent understaffing and vacancies in the ,bureau of ,african ,affairs4 #bbb4 ,requirement for ,uyghur language training and staffing 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall take such steps as may be necessary to ensure that-- 7#a7 ,uyghur language training is available to ,foreign ,service ,officers as appropriate2 and 7#b7 every effort is made to ensure that at least one ,uyghur-speaking member of the ,foreign ,service 7as such term is defined by section #ajc of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cijc77 is assigned to each ,united ,states diplomatic or consular post in the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for two years1 the ,foreign ,service ,institute shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that outlines all the steps taken to implement subsection 7a74 #bbc4 ,changes made to the ,foreign ,affairs ,manual and the ,foreign ,affairs ,handbook 7a7 ,requirement ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,administration shall publish in the ,foreign ,affairs ,manual and the ,foreign ,affairs ,handbook any ,department-wide policy1 procedure1 or guidance that is to be applied to ,department personnel or operations1 except to the extent that such publication would disclose classified information or other information exempt from disclosure under section #eeb7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,freedom of ,information ,act74 7b7 ,timeliness ,any policy1 procedure1 or guidance required to be published under subsection 7a7 shall be published not later than #cj days after the date on which it is issued4 7c7 ,availability ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,administration shall ensure that the public versions of the ,foreign ,affairs ,manual and the ,foreign ,affairs ,handbook are updated not later than #cj days after the date on which any change is made to the internal versions of such ,manual or ,handbook4 #bbd4 ,extension of notification of revocation of clearances ,section #fgaj of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a note7 is amended by striking subsection 7d74 #bbe4 ,chief ,financial ,officer for ,financial ,management 7a7 ,establishment ,there is authorized to be in the ,department a ,chief ,financial ,officer for ,financial ,management who shall be responsible to the ,under ,secretary for ,management for all departmental financial management services1 programs1 and systems activities on a global scale1 and such other related duties as the ,secretary may from time to time designate4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,in addition to the responsibilities described in subsection 7a71 the ,chief ,financial ,officer shall maintain continuous observation and coordination of all matters pertaining to budget1 planning1 and financial services in the conduct of foreign policy1 including1 as appropriate-- 7#a7 establishing policies and procedures for financial management in the ,department2 7#b7 issuing operational guidance to ensure transparency1 accountability1 and effectiveness in the use of ,department funds2 and 7#c7 carrying out such other related duties as the ,under ,secretary for ,management may from time to time designate4 7c7 ,bureau of ,financial ,management 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a ,bureau of ,financial ,management of the ,department1 which shall perform such functions related to budgetary requests and resource planning1 performance management1 budgetary applications1 financial management1 and internal controls as the ,under ,secretary for ,management may prescribe4 7#b7 ,head ,the ,chief ,financial ,officer shall be the head of the ,bureau of ,financial ,management4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated to the ,under ,secretary for ,management under this ,act1 the ,chief ,financial ,officer for ,financial ,management shall receive the funds necessary to fulfill bureau missions and responsibilities for fiscal year #bjbf and #bjbg4 #bbf4 ,no passports for terrorists and traffickers ,the ,act entitled 8,an ,act to regulate the issue and validity of passports1 and for other purposes01 approved ,july #c1 #aibf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baa;a et seq471 commonly known as the 8,passport ,act of #aibf01 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #d4 ,authority to deny or revoke passport to individuals providing material support for terrorism 7a7 ,ineligibility 7#a7 ,issuance ,subject to subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,state shall refuse to issue a passport to any individual who-- 7,a7 has been charged with or convicted of a violation of section #bcci;,a or #bcci;,b of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7,b7 the ,secretary determines has knowingly aided1 assisted1 abetted1 or otherwise provided material support to an organization the ,secretary has designated as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to section #bai of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahi74 7#b7 ,revocation ,the ,secretary of ,state shall1 except as provided in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 revoke a passport previously issued to any individual described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,exceptions 7,a7 ,return to the ,united ,states ,in order to facilitate the return of an individual described in paragraph 7#a7 to the ,united ,states1 the ,secretary of ,state may limit a previously issued passport or passport card only for return travel to the ,united ,states1 or may issue a limited passport or passport card that only permits return travel to the ,united ,states1 prior to revocation under paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,humanitarian and emergency waiver ,the ,secretary of ,state may issue a passport to an individual otherwise ineligible for such passport or subject to revocation of such passport under this subsection if the ,secretary determines that emergency circumstances or humanitarian needs apply4 7b7 ,right of review ,any individual who1 in accordance with this section1 is denied issuance of a passport by the ,secretary of ,state1 or whose passport is revoked by the ,secretary1 may request a hearing to appeal such denial or revocation not later than #fj days after receiving notice of such denial or revocation4 7c7 ,right of restoration ,in the event that an individual described in paragraph 7#a7 demonstrates during a hearing described in subsection 7b7 that the individual has been acquitted of an act described in that paragraph1 or the ,secretary otherwise changes a determination described in subparagraph 7,b7 of such paragraph1 the ,secretary may re-issue a passport to such individual4 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary of ,state refuses to issue or revokes a passport pursuant to subsection 7a71 or if1 subsequent to a hearing pursuant to subsection 7b71 the ,secretary issues or cancels a revocation of a passport that was the subject of such a hearing1 the ,secretary shall1 not later than #cj days after such refusal or revocation1 or such issuance or cancellation1 submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a report on such refusal1 revocation1 issuance1 or cancellation1 as the case may be4 7#b7 ,form ,the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 may be submitted in classified or unclassified form4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term #8passport' includes a passport card2 and 7#b7 the term #8material support' means the provision of any property1 tangible or intangible1 or service-- 7,a7 including currency or monetary instruments or financial securities1 financial services1 lodging1 training1 expert advice or assistance1 safehouses1 false documentation or identification1 communications equipment1 facilities1 weapons1 lethal substances1 explosives1 personnel 7one or more individuals who may be or include oneself71 and transportation2 and 7,b7 excluding medicine or religious materials4 7f7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed-- 7#a7 or applied so as to abridge the exercise of rights guaranteed under the first amendment to the ,constitution of the ,united ,states2 or 7#b7 to limit the ,secretary's ability to revoke a passport4 7g7 ,severability ,if any provision of this section or the application of such provision is held by a ,federal court to be unconstitutional1 the remainder of this section and the application of such provisions to any other person or circumstance shall not be affected4 4 #bbg4 ,program for language translation capabilities ,section #a7n7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7n77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#f72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following3 7#e7 ,program for language translation capabilities 7,a7 ,establishment ,the ,chief ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer shall establish a program for the utilization of multi-modal generative artificial intelligence language translation capabilities within the ,department4 7,b7 ,matters to be included ,the program required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 include an automated human-in-the-loop review and verification process option and a machine-only process option1 allowing users to choose which process to utilize in adherence with ,department policies2 7ii7 include real-time training and fine-tuning of translation models for use within different geographic regions and ,department mission areas2 7iii7 be available on unclassified and classified information technology networks2 7iv7 be capable of generating original content in non-,english languages2 and 7v7 be available at all ,united ,states and overseas missions of the ,department4 7,c7 ,department policies ,the ,chief ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer shall ensure the deployment and use of artificial intelligence for language translation capabilities as part of this program adhere to ,department policies1 including the conditions where it is appropriate to use machine-only processes or automated human-in-the-loop review and verification processes4 7,d7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph-- 7i7 the term automated human-in-the-loop review and verification process has the meaning of an automated process within an artificial intelligence language translation system that requires human linguists to review and verify translations performed by an artificial intelligence model for accuracy prior to returning translated materials to a user2 7ii7 the term 8machine-only process0 has the meaning of an artificial intelligence language translation capability that delivers a translation to a user without review by a human linguist2 and 7iii7 the term 8multi-modal0 has the meaning of multiple modes or formats of content to be translated1 including audio1 text1 video1 and text contained within images4 4 ,,iii ,political ,affairs #cja4 ,arctic ,watchers ,act 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,ambassador-at-,large for ,arctic ,affairs shall establish and carry out a program to be known as the ,arctic ,watcher ,program1 to-- 7#a7 monitor the ,arctic region across the security1 military1 economic1 natural resource1 cyber1 scientific1 and political sectors in foreign countries2 7#b7 monitor and combat the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 ,russian ,federation1 and other malign influence campaigns across that region that impact ,united ,states national security1 ,european security1 and ,indo-,pacific security or pose a threat to the rules-based order1 and undermine ,united ,states interests in the region2 7#c7 strengthen the capacity of the ,united ,states to engage with foreign countries and regional and international organizations that are engaged in ,arctic affairs2 and 7#d7 strengthen the ,united ,states energy security1 cyber security and economic interests in the ,arctic including in the critical minerals and natural resources sectors4 7b7 ,assignment 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the program required by subsection 7a71 the ,ambassador-at-,large for ,arctic ,affairs shall assign individuals1 to be known as ,arctic ,watchers1 to the following posts3 7,a7 ,at least #c posts in ,european countries with significant interests in the ,arctic region4 7,b7 ,at least one post in ,north ,american countries with significant interests in the ,arctic region4 7,c7 ,other posts as determined to be necessary for promoting the activities of the program by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,notification ,the ,ambassador-at-,large for ,arctic ,affairs shall notify the appropriate congressional committees upon assigning individuals to be ,arctic ,watchers under paragraph 7#a74 #cjb4 ,pilot program for new congressional notification requirements 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall direct the ,assistant ,secretary for ,african ,affairs and the ,assistant ,secretary for ,counterterrorism to participate in a one-year pilot program that requires each of the two ,bureaus to submit to the appropriate congressional committees a notification of additional information related to foreign assistance programs and requests for additional funds4 7b7 ,elements ,the notification required by subsection 7a7 shall include for each project1 both new and existing1 that require the addition of funds1 in addition to existing requirements1 the following3 7#a7 ,the working name of the program4 7#b7 ,the country or countries where the project will be implemented4 7#c7 ,the mechanism used for the program 7such as contract1 grant1 interagency agreement1 or bureau transfer74 7#d7 ,the total amount of new funding4 7#e7 ,whether such program is considered new1 a continuation1 or an expansion4 7#f7 ,the total amount of funding over the life of the program4 7#g7 ,the expected period of performance for the program using the requested funds4 7#h7 ,the total period of performance of the program up until the time of the request4 7#i7 ,the name of the proposed implementer1 if selected1 and other identifying information about the implementer1 such as whether the implementer is a government or private entity1 whether the implemental is a ,united ,states-based company or organization or an international organization1 and other similar information4 7#aj7 ,the intended objectives of the program4 7#aa7 ,a description of key components or activities of the program4 7#ab7 ,whether the program has a significant under-burn or overburn of funds based on projected spend rates4 7#ac7 ,whether a program or implementer has been put on a performance improvement plan or other additional administrative oversight4 #cjc4 ,repealing the ,zimbabwe ,democracy and ,economic ,recovery ,act of #bjja 7a7 ,in general ,the ,zimbabwe ,democracy and ,economic ,recovery ,act of #bjja 7,,zedera ,act71 as amended1 ,public ,law #ajg-ii 7#aae ,statute #ifb7 is hereby repealed4 7b7 ,condition on further funding for zimbabwe ,the ,united ,states shall not support any new or expanded funding from the ,international ,monetary ,fund or the ,international ,bank for ,reconstruction and ,development 7commonly known as the ,world ,bank7 for the ,government of ,zimbabwe unless the ,government of ,zimbabwe shall commit1 within #ab months of the approval of such new or expanded funding1 to remit all outstanding arrears owed under the ,global ,compensation ,deed1 inflation adjusted to the date of enactment1 and compensation shall not be in the form of ,zimbabwe issued securities4 ,failure to comply with this provision shall result in an immediate cessation of all ,united ,states support for any further funding from these institutions4 #cjd4 ,strengthening commercial diplomacy in ,africa 7a7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to promote1 facilitate1 and increase two-way trade and investment between the ,united ,states and ,african countries to strengthen commercial ties1 promote economic growth and job creation1 and advance strategic partnerships4 7b7 ,strengthening commercial diplomacy in ,africa initiative 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish an initiative to be known as the ,strengthening ,commercial ,diplomacy in ,africa ,initiative 7in this section referred to as the ,initiative74 7#b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,initiative shall be to prioritize and coordinate ,united ,states ,government programs1 activities1 and diplomatic efforts aimed at increasing two-way trade and investment between the ,united ,states and ,africa1 including to-- 7,a7 identify1 promote1 and increase trade and investment opportunities1 facilitate business and investor engagement1 and support dissemination of data and market information to better inform ,united ,states businesses and investors of trade and investment opportunities across ,africa2 7,b7 support efforts of the ,united ,states and ,african private sectors to access1 navigate1 deepen1 and compete in ,african and global capital markets using a private sector-led and sector-specific approach that includes energy1 critical minerals1 agriculture1 information and communications technology1 healthcare1 financial services1 arts and entertainment1 and infrastructure2 7,c7 modernize1 streamline1 and improve access to resources and services designed to promote increased trade and investment opportunities for ,united ,states and ,african businesses and investors2 7,d7 promote economic growth and job creation in the ,united ,states and ,africa1 while advancing strategic partnerships2 and 7,e7 identify policy1 regulatory1 and legal reforms needed to reduce trade and investment barriers between the ,united ,states and ,africa and improve the business and investment climate in the ,united ,states and ,africa1 including through the reduction of the cost of accessing capital4 7c7 ,leadership ,the ,initiative shall be led by a ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary within the ,bureau of ,african ,affairs of the ,department4 7d7 ,coordination ,the leadership established pursuant to subsection 7c7 shall be responsible for the management1 coordination1 and information sharing functions of the ,initiative and other duties that support the purposes of the ,initiative as appropriate4 ,this shall include-- 7#a7 convening relevant ,federal departments and agencies to coordinate programs1 assistance1 communications1 and stakeholder engagement1 and consulting with such departments and agencies on the appropriate levels and allocation of resources in support of achieving the strategic objectives of the ,initiative2 7#b7 planning and implementing information sharing and other collaboration efforts among relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 and the private sector as appropriate1 related to trade and investment opportunities1 ,african capital markets1 and relevant transactions in ,africa and support for monitoring1 evaluation1 and transaction facilitation2 7#c7 engaging with ,united ,states and ,african private sector partners1 civil society organizations1 nongovernmental organizations and the ,african diaspora community1 as appropriate1 to solicit input and feedback on the ,initiative's activities1 as well as any technical1 policy1 financial1 and political obstacles private sector partners encounter in accessing or expanding in ,african markets or gaining access to capital for those purposes2 and 7#d7 establishing measurable goals and objectives for the purposes of carrying out the ,initiative4 7e7 ,leadership committee 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall work to establish an interagency leadership committee 7in this subsection referred to as the committee7 to provide strategic guidance for administering the objectives of the ,initiative and serve as the ,united ,states interagency strategic development and coordination body for efforts of relevant ,federal departments and agencies4 7#b7 ,membership ,the committee shall include representatives from relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 as determined appropriate by the ,president4 7#c7 ,chairperson ,the leadership established in subsection 7c7 shall serve as chairperson of the committee4 7#d7 ,meetings ,the committee shall meet not less than four times each year at the call of the chairperson4 7f7 ,staffing and field presence ,subject to the availability of appropriations-- 7#a7 the ,initiative shall be supported by at least #f full-time employees of the ,federal ,government1 which should include personnel detailed to the ,initiative from relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 who are stationed in ,africa and whose sole duties are to support the purposes of-- 7,a7 the ,initiative2 or 7,b7 the provisions of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc7 with respect to ,africa and in compliance with the requirements of the ,championing ,american ,business ,through ,diplomacy ,act of #bjai 7,public ,law #aaf-id2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #iija et seq472 and 7#b7 relevant ,federal departments and agencies should detail personnel to the leadership in the ,united ,states4 7g7 ,deal teams 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,initiative shall be supported by designated embassy staff holding positions related to ,united ,states commercial and economic interests at ,united ,states embassies located in ,africa1 to the extent practicable4 ,such designated embassy staff at a ,united ,states embassy located in ,africa shall be referred to as a deal team for purposes of this subsection4 7#b7 ,duties ,each deal team shall prioritize efforts to identify commercial opportunities1 advocate for improvements in the business and investment climate1 engage and consult with private sector partners1 and report on such activities1 in compliance with the applicable requirements of the ,championing ,american ,business ,through ,diplomacy ,act of #bjai 7,public ,law #aaf-id2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #iija et seq474 7#c7 ,role of ambassador ,the ,united ,states ,ambassador in countries in which a deal team is operating shall serve as the head of each deal team and1 in accordance with the ,championing ,american ,business ,through ,diplomacy ,act of #bjai 7,public ,law #aaf-id2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #iija et seq47 shall consider closing deals for ,united ,states companies as a core responsibility of their job4 7#d7 ,measuring success ,the success of each deal team shall be based solely on the quantity of deals for ,united ,states companies which they secured in the previous #ab months4 ,members of successful deal teams shall be considered for incentives within the ,department4 ,this shall be judged in comparison to all other deal teams on the continent for quantity of deals secured in the preceding year for both dollar value and number of deals4 7#e7 ,deal team report ,no later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for five years1 the leadership of this ,initiative shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees and the ,under ,secretary of ,management4 ,this report shall-- 7,a7 provide a ranked list of the performance of each deal team in the last #ab months that shall be judged quantitively on the number of deals secured1 the total dollar value of deals secured1 and the relative increase of ,united ,states deals and investments in the country compared to the year prior2 and 7,b7 recommend to the ,under ,secretary for ,management that the staff of the top five best performing deal teams be considered for financial or title-based rewards4 #cje4 ,ensuring smooth travel and investment in ,somaliland ,the ,secretary shall1 to improve the ability of ,united ,states citizens and businesses to travel to and invest within ,somaliland1 consider-- 7#a7 establishing a representative office in ,hargeisa1 ,somaliland2 and 7#b7 bifurcation of travel advisory warnings between ,somalia and ,somaliland4 #cjf4 ,multinational ,force and ,observers ,mission 7a7 ,report on multinational force and observers contributions ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that-- 7#a7 outlines the personal and equipment contributions to the ,multinational ,force and ,observers ,mission provided by each country making such a contribution2 and 7#b7 includes an overview of-- 7,a7 any shortcomings or limitations in the ,multinational ,force and ,observers' ability to carry out its mission2 and 7,b7 any efforts to rectify such shortcomings or limitations4 7b7 ,authorization for participation by united states personnel 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,near ,eastern ,affairs-- 7,a7 shall maintain continuous observation and coordination of all matters pertaining to ,department engagement with the ,multinational ,force and ,observers ,mission2 and 7,b7 may coordinate with other offices and bureaus in the ,department1 as the ,secretary may prescribe4 7#b7 ,united ,states participation 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to the limitations in section #c of the ,multinational ,force and ,observers ,participation ,resolution 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cdbb71 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 is authorized to provide under such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may determine1 ,united ,states civilian personnel to participate as observers in the ,multinational ,force and ,observers ,mission4 7,b7 ,additional requirement ,members of the ,united ,states civilian personnel1 who are assigned1 detailed1 or otherwise provided to the ,multinational ,force and ,observers ,mission may perform only those functions or responsibilities which are specified for ,united ,nations ,forces and ,observers in the ,treaty of ,peace and in accordance with the ,protocol4 7c7 ,congressional notification requirement ,the ,secretary shall notify ,congress not less than #ae days prior to any changes of ,united ,states contributions to1 or participation in1 the ,multinational ,force and ,observers ,mission1 and shall include an overview of the impacts on the ,multilateral ,force ,observer ,mission4 #cjg4 ,pacific ,partnership ,act 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop and submit to appropriate congressional committees a strategy entitled the ,strategy for ,pacific ,partnership 7in this section referred to as the ,strategy74 7b7 ,matters ,to be included ,the ,strategy shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of overarching goals for ,united ,states engagement in the ,pacific ,islands region1 including ,united ,states diplomatic posts1 defense posture1 and economic engagement4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the following as they relate to ,united ,states national interests in the ,pacific ,islands region-- 7,a7 natural disasters2 7,b7 illegal1 unreported1 and unregulated fishing2 7,c7 non-,united ,states military presence and activity2 7,d7 developmental challenges2 7,e7 economic coercion and corruption2 and 7,f7 factors assessed to be causing a direct risk to the ,united ,states national interests in the ,pacific ,islands4 7#c7 ,a plan to address the threats assessed pursuant to paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,an analysis of the needs and goals expressed by governments of the ,pacific ,islands region1 including at or through multilateral institutions1 in light of the ,united ,states national interests4 7#e7 ,a plan for the resources necessary for the ,united ,states to meet its goals in the ,pacific ,islands region4 7#f7 ,mechanisms1 including existing forums1 for coordinating and cooperating on shared goals among the following1 as appropriate3 7,a7 ,the governments of ,pacific ,island countries4 7,b7 ,regional partners in the ,pacific ,islands region1 including multilateral forums and organizations1 such as the ,pacific ,islands ,forum4 7,c7 ,civil society in the ,pacific ,islands4 7,d7 ,united ,states subnational governments in the ,pacific4 7c7 ,update requirement ,not later than one year after the date of the submission of the ,strategy1 and annually thereafter until ,january #a1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an update of the ,strategy4 7d7 ,implementation ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the heads of other appropriate ,federal departments and agencies1 shall submit an implementation plan of the strategy to the appropriate congressional committees that shall include a timeline and stated objectives for actions to be taken in beneficiary countries in support of the ,strategy4 #cjh4 ,korean ,american ,divided ,families ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,special ,envoy on ,north ,korean ,human ,rights ,issues or such other individual as the ,secretary may designate1 shall-- 7#a7 collate information on ,korean ,american families who wish to be reunited with family members in ,north ,korea from which such ,korean ,american families were divided after the signing of the ,agreement ,concerning a ,military ,armistice in ,korea1 signed at ,panmunjom ,july #bg1 #aiec 7commonly referred to as the ,korean ,war ,armistice ,agreement71 in anticipation of future reunions for such families and family members1 including in-person and video reunions2 and 7#b7 establish a private internal national registry of the names and other relevant information of such ,korean ,american families-- 7,a7 to host such future reunions in ,south ,korea1 the ,united ,states1 or third countries2 and 7,b7 to provide for a private internal repository of information about such ,korean ,american families and family members in ,north ,korea1 including information about individuals who may be deceased4 #cji4 ,united ,states-,japan-,republic of ,korea trilateral cooperation 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with ,congress1 shall seek to enter into negotiations with the ,governments of ,japan and the ,republic of ,korea with the goal of reaching a written agreement to establish a ,united ,states-,japan-,republic of ,korea ,inter-,parliamentary ,dialogue to facilitate closer cooperation on shared interests and values4 7b7 ,united states group 7#a7 ,in general ,at such time as the governments of the ,united ,states1 ,japan1 and the ,republic of ,korea enter into a written agreement described in subsection 7a7 to establish a ,united ,states-,japan-,republic of ,korea ,inter-,parliamentary ,dialogue1 there shall be established a ,united ,states ,group1 which shall represent the ,united ,states at the ,united ,states-,japan-,republic of ,korea ,inter-,parliamentary ,dialogue4 7#b7 ,membership 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,united ,states ,group shall be comprised of not more than eight ,members of ,congress4 7,b7 ,appointment ,of the ,members of ,congress appointed to the ,united ,states ,group under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 two shall be appointed by the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives1 from among ,members of the ,house1 not fewer than one of whom shall be a member of the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs2 7ii7 two shall be appointed by the ,house ,minority ,leader1 from among ,members of the ,house1 not fewer than one of whom shall be a member of the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs2 7iii7 two shall be appointed by the ,senate ,majority ,leader1 from among ,members of the ,senate1 not fewer than one of whom shall be a member of the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations2 and 7iv7 two shall be appointed by the ,senate ,minority ,leader1 from among ,members of the ,senate1 not fewer than one of whom shall be a member of the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations4 7,c7 ,term ,appointments to the ,united ,states ,group shall be for the duration of two years4 7#c7 ,meetings 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,united ,states ,group shall seek to meet not less frequently than annually with representatives and appropriate staff of the legislatures of ,japan and the ,republic of ,korea1 and representatives and appropriate staff of any other country invited by mutual agreement of the three countries4 7,b7 ,limitation ,a meeting described in subparagraph 7,a7 may be held-- 7i7 in the ,united ,states2 7ii7 in another country during periods when ,congress is not in session2 or 7iii7 virtually4 7#d7 ,chairperson and vice chairperson 7,a7 ,rotation ,the positions of ,chairperson and ,vice ,chairperson of the ,united ,states ,group shall alternate between the ,house and ,senate delegations every two years1 coinciding with each new ,congress4 7,b7 ,house delegation 7i7 ,odd-number ,congresses ,in ,congresses with an odd number1 the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives shall designate the ,chairperson of the ,united ,states ,group from among members of the ,house delegation who are also members of the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs4 7ii7 ,even-number ,congresses ,in ,congresses with an even number1 the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives shall designate the ,vice ,chairperson of the ,united ,states ,group from among members of the ,house delegation who are also members of the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs4 7,c7 ,senate delegation 7i7 ,even-number ,congresses ,in ,congresses with an even number1 the ,president ,pro ,tempore of the ,senate shall designate the ,chairperson of the ,united ,states ,group from among members of the ,senate delegation who are also members of the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations4 7ii7 ,odd-number ,congresses ,in ,congresses with an odd number1 the ,president ,pro ,tempore of the ,senate shall designate the ,vice ,chairperson of the ,united ,states ,group from among members of the ,senate delegation who are also members of the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations4 7,d7 ,term ,the ,chairperson and ,vice ,chairperson shall serve for the duration one each ,congress4 7#e7 ,private sources ,the ,united ,states ,group may accept gifts or donations of services or property1 subject to the review and approval1 as appropriate1 of the ,committee on ,ethics of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,ethics of the ,senate4 7#f7 ,certification of expenditures ,the certificate of the chairperson of the delegation from the ,house of ,representatives or the delegation of the ,senate of the ,united ,states ,group shall be final and conclusive upon the accounting officers in the auditing of the accounts of the ,united ,states ,group4 #caj4 ,regional ,china ,officer ,program ,unit 7a7 ,authorization of establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish within the ,office of ,china ,coordination of the ,bureau of ,east ,asia and ,pacific ,affairs of the ,department a ,regional ,china ,officer ,program ,unit 7in this section referred to as the ,unit74 7b7 ,personnel ,the ,unit shall be comprised of-- 7#a7 one ,director2 and 7#b7 not fewer than #bj forward-deployed ,foreign ,service ,officers assigned to ,united ,states diplomatic or consular posts or detailed to the foreign ministry of an ally1 to be known as ,regional ,china ,officers 7in this section referred to as ,r,c,os71 who shall be responsible for-- 7,a7 monitoring and reporting on activities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7,,prc7 in the region of his or her responsibility1 including in the commercial1 development1 finance1 critical infrastructure1 technology1 and military domains1 including projects associated with the ,,prc's ,belt and ,road ,initiative1 ,global ,security ,initiative1 and ,global ,development ,initiative2 and 7,b7 advising united states embassy personnel1 diplomatic allies and partners1 and host countries on how to understand and address ,,prc activities globally and locally4 7c7 ,authorization ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall appoint a ,director for the ,unit from among career members of the ,foreign ,service4 7d7 ,limitation on position ,the establishment of the position of the ,director of the ,unit pursuant to subsection 7c7 shall not result in an increase in the overall full-time equivalent positions within the ,department4 7e7 ,responsibilities ,the ,director shall be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the activities of ,r,c,os in order to-- 7#a7 improve ,united ,states responsiveness to activities1 strategies and tactics of the ,,prc2 7#b7 ensure that ,,rco program activities increase the knowledge1 understanding1 and trust of the ,united ,states by relevant target audiences2 7#c7 identify gaps in ,united ,states engagements regarding ,,prc cross-cutting activities2 and 7#d7 manage hiring for ,,rco positions4 7f7 ,regional china officers 7#a7 ,qualifications ,the ,secretary shall select and assign ,r,c,os from among ,foreign ,service ,officers who have expertise related to the ,,prc1 including in the forms of prior experience working in or on the ,,prc1 ,taiwan1 and ,hong ,kong1 and proficiency in ,mandarin language4 7#b7 ,geographic placement ,of the total number of ,r,c,os in the ,unit1 there shall be no fewer than two ,regional ,china ,officers assigned to ,united ,states diplomatic posts associated with each of the following bureaus of the ,department3 7,a7 ,the ,bureau of ,african ,affairs4 7,b7 ,the ,bureau of ,east ,asian and ,pacific ,affairs4 7,c7 ,the ,bureau of ,european and ,eurasian ,affairs4 7,d7 ,the ,bureau of ,international ,organization ,affairs4 7,e7 ,the ,bureau of ,near ,eastern ,affairs4 7,f7 ,the ,bureau of ,south and ,central ,asian ,affairs4 7,g7 ,the ,bureau of ,western ,hemisphere ,affairs4 7g7 ,sunset provision ,the requirement to maintain the ,unit and the ,regional ,china ,officer ,program under subsection 7a7 shall expire on the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7h7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term ally means only-- 7#a7 a member country of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization2 or 7#b7 a country designated as a major non-,,nato ally pursuant to the authorities provided by section #eag of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbak74 #caa4 ,disaster regional strategy for ,pacific ,islands countries 7a7 ,in general ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,mitigation and ,disaster ,assistance shall develop and implement a disaster preparedness strategy for the ,pacific ,islands countries4 7b7 ,strategic purpose ,the strategy required by subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 support ,united ,states foreign policy objectives and ,indo-,pacific regional engagement by positioning the ,united ,states as the leading stabilization and crisis-response partner in the ,pacific ,islands countries2 7#b7 bolster local resilience to natural and climatic disasters2 7#c7 support building local capabilities for disaster risk reduction1 recovery1 and rapid response mechanisms2 and 7#d7 reinforce long-term ,united ,states partnerships1 including with the ,compacts of ,free ,association4 7c7 ,implementation ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,migration and ,disaster ,assistance shall consult with the ,assistant ,secretary for ,east ,asian and ,pacific ,affairs in the development and execution of the strategy required by subsection 7a74 7d7 ,congressional briefing ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for two years1 the ,assistant ,secretary shall brief the appropriate congressional committees on the development and implementation of the strategy required by subsection 7a74 #cab4 ,transatlantic ,growth ,enterprise ,program 7a7 ,enterprise authorized ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,european and ,eurasian ,affairs1 in coordination with the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation1 and the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 carry out a program1 to be known as the ,transatlantic ,growth ,enterprise 7in this section referred to as the ,enterprise71 in support of strengthening ,united ,states relations with participating ,enterprise countries1 with a particular focus on strengthening business to business ties and fostering a robust investment environment in participating ,enterprise countries as well as expanding energy security and security cooperation in ,enterprise countries4 7b7 ,objectives ,the objectives of the ,enterprise shall be the following3 7#a7 ,strengthen ,united ,states relationships with like-minded participating countries4 7#b7 ,expand business-to-business ties1 including by working with relevant private sector entities1 between ,united ,states industry and important economic and security sectors in participating countries4 7#c7 ,expand energy sector cooperation between the ,united ,states and ,enterprise countries1 including in the nuclear energy sector4 7#d7 ,strengthen people-to-people ties between the ,united ,states and participating countries4 7#e7 ,strengthen security cooperation and efforts to counter ,russian malign influence and aggression on the ,european continent4 7#f7 ,counter the ,people's ,republic of ,china's growing private sector footprint in ,enterprise countries4 7c7 ,meetings ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,european and ,eurasian ,affairs shall seek to convene appropriate stakeholders of participating ,enterprise countries at least twice per calendar year to discuss shared goals and priorities for the ,enterprise4 ,such stakeholders shall include1 as practicable1 government officials1 business leaders1 and civil society representatives4 7d7 ,limitation ,to the extent that projects or activities are undertaken or supported by the ,secretary1 the ,enterprise may only engage with counterpart government officials of ,enterprise countries that the ,secretary has determined are not undermining ,united ,states interests in the region-- 7#a7 through cooperation with the ,russian ,federation or the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 or 7#b7 by undermining democracy in the region including through the conclusion of a bilateral agreement with the ,people's ,republic of ,china or the ,russian ,federation that enables the stationing of that country's police or military forces on the enterprise country's territory4 7e7 ,reports 7#a7 ,implementation report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for two years1 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,european and ,eurasian ,affairs1 in coordination with the heads of the ,federal agencies described in subsection 7a71 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report detailing the activities of the ,enterprise1 which shall also include-- 7,a7 an overview of the diplomatic engagements undertaken in the ,enterprise2 7,b7 an assessment of the progress of achieving the objectives described in subsection 7b72 and 7,c7 recommendations for future initiatives for the ,enterprise to undertake4 7#b7 ,form ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex4 7f7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term ,enterprise country-- 7#a7 means ,poland1 ,slovakia1 ,hungary1 ,romania1 ,moldova1 ,ukraine1 and ,bulgaria2 and 7#b7 may include any other country in ,central and ,eastern ,europe that the ,assistant ,secretary for ,european ,eurasian ,affairs determines appropriate4 #cac4 ,republic of ,georgia ,sovereignty 7a7 ,in general ,it shall be the policy of the ,united ,states not to recognize claims of sovereignty1 other than those of the ,republic of ,georgia1 over the following areas in the ,republic of ,georgia3 7#a7 ,south ,ossetia4 7#b7 ,abkhazia4 7b7 ,prohibition ,in accordance with subsection 7a71 no ,federal department or agency may take any action or extend any assistance that implies recognition of claims of sovereignty other than those of the ,republic of ,georgia over ,south ,ossetia or ,abkhazia4 7c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the provisions described in subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary determines and reports to the appropriate congressional committees that to do so is in the national interest of the ,united ,states and includes a justification for such interest4 #cad4 ,united ,states-,belarus ,strategic ,dialogue 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to facilitate an annual ,strategic ,dialogue with the ,democratic forces of ,belarus4 7b7 ,matters ,to be included ,the ,strategic ,dialogue authorized by subsection 7a7 may seek to-- 7#a7 consider the efforts needed to return to democratic rule in ,belarus1 including the efforts needed to support free and fair elections in ,belarus2 7#b7 engage actively with the ,belarus ,democracy ,movement2 7#c7 respond to the political1 economic1 and security impacts of events in ,belarus and the ,russian ,federation on neighboring countries in the wider region2 7#d7 ensure accountability including through possible punitive measures for the regime of ,alyaksandr ,lukashenka for its human rights abuses1 undermining and repression of ,belarusian civil society and sovereignty in favor of the ,russian ,federation1 and support for the ,russian ,federation's war of aggression in ,ukraine2 and 7#e7 facilitate the release of political prisoners and other wrongfully detained individuals in ,belarus including journalists4 #cae4 ,uyghur genocide accountability 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized1 subject to the requirements of chapters #a and #aj of part ,i of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq47 and section #fcd;,a of such ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcid-a7-- 7#a7 to provide the assistance described in subsection 7b7 to individuals who-- 7,a7 belong to the ,uyghur1 ,kazakh1 ,kyrgyz1 or another oppressed ethnic group in the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7,b7 experienced torture1 forced sterilization1 rape1 forced abortion1 forced labor1 or other atrocities in the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 and 7,c7 are residing outside of the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 and 7#b7 to build local capacity for the assistance described in subsection 7b7 through-- 7,a7 grants to treatment centers and programs in foreign countries in accordance with section #acj7;b7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baeb7;b772 and 7,b7 research and training to health care providers outside of such treatment centers or programs in accordance with section #acj7;c77#b7 of such ,act4 7b7 ,authorized assistance ,the assistance described in this section is-- 7#a7 medical care2 7#b7 physical therapy2 and 7#c7 psychological support4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall brief the appropriate congressional committees on-- 7#a7 the direct care or services provided in foreign countries for individuals described in subsection 7a77#a77;,a72 and 7#b7 any projects started or supported in foreign countries to provide the care or services described in paragraph 7#a77;,a74 7d7 ,federal share ,not more than #ej percent of the costs of providing the assistance authorized under subsection 7a7 may be paid by the ,united ,states ,government4 7e7 ,documenting atrocities in the xinjiang uyghur autonomous region ,the ,secretary is authorized to provide assistance1 including financial and technical assistance1 as necessary and appropriate1 to support the efforts of entities1 including nongovernmental organizations with expertise in international criminal investigations and law1 to address genocide1 crimes against humanity1 and their constituent crimes by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china by-- 7#a7 collecting1 documenting1 and archiving evidence1 including the testimonies of victims and visuals from social media1 and preserving the chain of custody for such evidence2 7#b7 identifying suspected perpetrators of genocide and crimes against humanity2 7#c7 conducting criminal investigations of atrocity crimes1 including by developing indigenous investigative and judicial skills through partnerships1 direct mentoring1 and providing the necessary equipment and infrastructure to effectively adjudicate cases for use in prosecutions in domestic courts1 hybrid courts1 and internationalized domestic courts2 7#d7 supporting investigations conducted by foreign countries1 civil society groups1 and multilateral organizations2 and 7#e7 supporting and protecting witnesses participating in such investigations4 #caf4 ,central ,asian ,connectivity ,task ,force 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,president shall establish a ,central ,asian ,connectivity ,interagency ,task ,force dedicated to coordinating the implementation of the ,central ,asian ,regional ,connectivity ,strategy4 7b7 ,chair ,the ,task ,force shall be chaired by the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,growth1 ,energy1 and the ,environment1 with representation from the ,bureaus of ,south and ,central ,asian ,affairs1 ,east ,asia and ,pacific ,affairs1 and ,europe and ,eurasian ,affairs of the ,department1 the ,united ,states ,trade and ,development ,agency1 the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation1 the ,millennium ,challenge ,corporation1 the ,department of ,commerce1 the ,department of the ,treasury1 the ,export-,import ,bank1 and any other ,federal departments or agencies the ,president determines relevant to the work of the ,task ,force4 7c7 ,functions ,the ,task ,force shall carry out the following functions3 7#a7 ,coordinating implementation of regional connectivity projects with ,central ,asian countries and relevant countries across ,south ,asia1 ,east ,asia1 and ,europe4 7#b7 ,connecting with the ,united ,states private sector to identify and support market opportunities in ,central ,asia4 7#c7 ,coordinating with development finance institutions and multilateral development banks to secure additional contributions and technical support to implement the ,central ,asian ,regional ,connectivity ,strategy and any successor strategy4 7d7 ,sunset ,the task force shall terminate on ,january #a1 #bjca4 #cag4 ,indian ,ocean region strategic review 7a7 ,statement of policy ,it shall be the policy of the ,united ,states that as part of its broader ,indo-,pacific engagement strategy1 the ,united ,states shall strengthen engagement with ,indian ,ocean region countries1 including governments1 civil society1 academia1 and private sectors1 and to enhance ,united ,states and allied presence and partnerships through the following actions3 7#a7 ,promoting cohesive political ties via regional organizations and stronger bilateral diplomacy4 7#b7 ,deepening the bilateral security relationship with ,india1 including enhanced intelligence sharing1 military communication1 and naval cooperation4 7#c7 ,engaging ,india to operationalize regional economic and political opportunities4 7#d7 ,expanding economic connectivity and commercial exchange with ,indian ,ocean region countries4 7#e7 ,ensuring freedom of navigation and unimpeded access to regional trade routes consistent with international law4 7#f7 ,addressing maritime security threats including piracy and illegal fishing through joint cooperation4 7#g7 ,supporting regional capacity to respond to environmental disasters and build resilient infrastructure4 7#h7 ,strengthening maritime domain awareness and security through cooperation with allies and partners4 7#i7 ,advancing coordination with allies and partners--including ,japan1 ,australia1 ,india1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and ,france--to uphold a rules-based order4 7#aj7 ,assessing resources and tools needed for sustained ,united ,states diplomatic and economic engagement4 7b7 ,strategy ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall develop a strategy to enhance ,united ,states1 allied1 and partner presence1 influence1 and access in the ,indian ,ocean region4 ,the strategy shall include-- 7#a7 an identification of the political1 economic1 and security goals and opportunities of the ,united ,states in the ,indian ,ocean region2 7#b7 an explanation of the political1 economic1 and security goals of ,indian ,ocean region countries and a detailed description of areas with respect to which such interests align with the goals of the ,united ,states2 7#c7 a list that details the economic and political efforts of the ,people's ,republic of ,china with respect to the ,indian ,ocean region1 particularly with respect to the engagement by the ,people's ,republic of ,china with each country located within the ,indian ,ocean region2 7#d7 a description and analysis of challenges1 including countries and specific projects1 to the engagement with ,indian ,ocean region countries as a result of-- 7,a7 disparate policy goals across the departments and agencies of the ,united ,states ,government2 and 7,b7 disparate definitions of the term ,indian ,ocean region2 7#e7 a list that details efforts to improve cooperation between the ,united ,states and ,australia1 ,india1 and ,japan 7commonly referred to as the ,quadrilateral ,dialogue or ,quad and referred to as such in this section71 through coordination between members of the ,quad with respect to diplomacy and development priorities1 joint military exercises and operations1 and other activities that promote and balance the political1 economic1 and security interests of the ,united ,states with respect to ,indian ,ocean region countries2 7#f7 an overview of efforts to support the economic connectivity and development of island countries located within the ,indian ,ocean region1 including through the ,united ,states-,india-,japan ,trilateral ,infrastructure ,working ,group1 the ,asia-,africa ,growth ,corridor1 and other efforts to expand and enhance connectivity across the ,indo-,pacific region 7including with the countries of ,southeast ,asia7 that maintain high standards of investment and support for civil society and people-to-people connectivity2 7#g7 a description of how the ,united ,states may engage with regional intergovernmental organizations and multilateral organizations1 including the ,indian ,ocean ,rim ,association and the ,united ,nations1 to promote the political1 economic1 and security goals of the ,united ,states in the ,indian ,ocean region2 7#h7 a description of how the ,united ,states may facilitate cooperation between ,indian ,ocean region countries 7including with the governments1 civil society1 academia1 and private sectors of such countries7 and ,taiwan1 through ,taiwan's ,new ,southbound ,policy2 7#i7 a review of the diplomatic posture of the ,united ,states in the ,indian ,ocean region1 including-- 7,a7 an assessment of the diplomatic engagement by the ,united ,states with ,indian ,ocean region countries without a permanent ,united ,states embassy or diplomatic mission2 7,b7 an assessment of means by which to improve cooperation by the ,united ,states with the ,maldives1 the ,seychelles1 and ,comoros2 7,c7 an assessment of the sufficiency of ,united ,states diplomatic personnel and facilities available in the ,indian ,ocean region to achieve ,united ,states policy in such region2 7,d7 a description of any fiscal or personnel resources required to fill identified gaps with respect to such diplomatic posture2 and 7,e7 a description of the bilateral and multilateral diplomatic goals of the ,department that the ,secretary deems necessary to achieve ,united ,states policy in the ,indian ,ocean region2 7#aj7 a review of the agreements entered into between the ,united ,states and ,indian ,ocean region countries for the purpose of facilitating the military operations of the ,united ,states pursuant to bilateral and multilateral agreements and a description of any efforts to expand the naval and coast guard cooperation of the ,united ,states with ,india and other ,indian ,ocean region countries through the negotiation of additional agreements2 7#aa7 a strategy for the provision of ,united ,states security assistance to the governments of ,indian ,ocean region countries1 including a summary of the security priorities1 objectives1 and actions of the prospective recipient country and a description of the means by which the ,united ,states may support such security priorities1 objectives1 and actions while promoting the political1 economic1 and security goals of the ,united ,states in the ,indian ,ocean region2 7#ab7 a security assistance assessment of the capabilities1 training1 and funding needed for countries in the region to push back against shared challenges in the region2 and 7#ac7 a plan to expand the foreign assistance presence of the ,united ,states with respect to the governments of island countries located within the ,indian ,ocean region1 including a description of any resources or policy tools required to expand the ability of the ,united ,states to offer high-quality infrastructure resiliency projects to such countries4 7c7 ,inclusion ,the strategy required by subsection 7b7 may be submitted to the appropriate congressional committees as a part of any other strategy relating to the ,indo-,pacific region4 7d7 ,report ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjbf1 and annually thereafter for two years1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,south and ,central ,asian ,affairs shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains the strategy required by subsection 7b74 #cah4 ,caribbean ,basin ,security ,initiative 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary for ,western ,hemisphere ,affairs1 shall establish a strategy1 to be known as the ,caribbean ,basin ,security ,initiative1 in beneficiary countries to achieve the purposes described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes described in this subsection shall include measures-- 7#a7 to promote citizen safety1 security1 and the rule of law2 7#b7 to counter transnational criminal organizations and local gangs2 7#c7 to advance law enforcement and justice sector capacity building and rule of law initiatives2 7#d7 to promote crime prevention1 particularly among at-risk-youth and other vulnerable populations2 7#e7 to strengthen the ability of the security sector to respond to and become more resilient in the face of natural disasters2 7#f7 to prioritize efforts to combat corruption and include anti-corruption components2 7#g7 to counter malign influence from authoritarian regimes1 including ,china1 ,russia1 ,iran1 ,venezuela1 ,nicaragua1 and ,cuba2 and 7#h7 to support the effective branding and messaging of ,united ,states security assistance and cooperation in beneficiary countries1 including by developing and implementing a public diplomacy strategy for informing citizens of beneficiary countries about the benefits to their respective countries of ,united ,states security assistance and cooperation programs4 7c7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term beneficiary countries means-- 7#a7 ,antigua and ,barbuda2 7#b7 the ,bahamas2 7#c7 ,barbados2 7#d7 ,dominica2 7#e7 the ,dominican ,republic2 7#f7 ,grenada2 7#g7 ,guyana2 7#h7 ,jamaica2 7#i7 ,saint ,lucia2 7#aj7 ,saint ,kitts and ,nevis2 7#aa7 ,saint ,vincent and the ,grenadines2 7#ab7 ,suriname2 and 7#ac7 ,trinidad and ,tobago4 7d7 ,implementation plan ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an implementation plan that shall include-- 7#a7 a multi-year strategy with timeline and stated objectives for actions to be taken in the countries where the ,caribbean ,basin ,security ,initiative applies2 7#b7 a list of anticipated outcomes for the region and for each country2 7#c7 specific1 measurable benchmarks to track the progress of the ,caribbean ,basin ,security ,initiative toward accomplishing the outcomes included under this section2 and 7#d7 an assessment of steps taken1 as of the date on which the strategy is submitted1 to increase regional coordination and collaboration between the law enforcement agencies of countries included in the ,caribbean ,basin ,security ,initiative and the ,haitian ,national ,police1 and a framework with benchmarks for increasing such coordination and collaboration1 in order to address the urgent security crisis in ,haiti4 7e7 ,reporting requirement ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter until #bjcj1 the ,secretary to submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 the implementation strategy required by subsection 7d72 and 7#b7 an assessment of progress related to meeting the benchmarks described in subsection 7d74 7f7 ,sunset ,the authority to carry out the ,caribbean ,basin ,security ,initiative under this section shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #cai4 ,haiti ,criminal ,collusion ,transparency ,act of #bjbe 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,haiti ,criminal ,collusion ,transparency ,act of #bjbe4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for five years1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the heads of other ,federal departments and agencies as appropriate1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report regarding the ties between criminal gangs and political and economic elites in ,haiti4 7c7 ,matters ,to be included ,the report required by subsection 7b7 shall-- 7#a7 identify and list prominent criminal gangs in ,haiti as well as the leaders thereof1 and describe their criminal activities including coercive recruitment1 and identify their primary geographic areas of operations2 7#b7 list ,haitian political and economic elites who have direct links to criminal gangs and any organizations or entities controlled by these elites2 7#c7 describe in detail the relationship between the individuals listed pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 and the criminal gangs identified pursuant to paragraph 7#a72 7#d7 describe in detail how ,haitian political and economic elites use their relationships with criminal gangs to advance their political and economic interests and agenda2 7#e7 include a list of each criminal organization assessed to be trafficking ,haitians and other individuals to the ,united ,states border2 7#f7 include an assessment of ties between political and economic elites1 criminal gangs in ,haiti1 and transnational criminal organizations2 7#g7 include an assessment of how the nature and extent of collusion between political and economic elites and criminal gangs threatens the ,haitian people and ,united ,states national interests and activities in the country2 and 7#h7 include an assessment of potential actions that the ,government of the ,united ,states could take to address the findings made pursuant to paragraph 7#f74 7d7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,d7 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate2 7,e7 the ,house ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence2 7,f7 the ,senate ,select ,committee on ,intelligence2 7,g7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,h7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7#b7 the term economic elites means board members1 officers1 and executives of groups1 committees1 corporations1 or other entities that exert substantial influence or control over ,haiti's economy1 infrastructure1 or particular industries2 and 7#c7 the term political elites means current and former government officials and their high-level staff1 political party leaders1 and political committee leaders4 7f7 ,sunset ,the authorities provided by this section shall cease to have effect beginning on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #cbj4 ,restoring ,sovereignty and ,human ,rights in ,nicaragua ,act of #bjbe 7a7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to seek a resolution to the political crisis in ,nicaragua that includes-- 7#a7 a commitment by the ,government of ,nicaragua to hold free and fair elections that meet democratic standards and permit credible international electoral observation to replace the ,ortega regime2 7#b7 the cessation of the violence perpetrated against civilians by the ,national ,police of ,nicaragua and by armed groups supported by the ,government of ,nicaragua2 and 7#c7 independent investigations into the killings of protesters in ,nicaragua4 7b7 ,review of participation of ,nicaragua in the ,dominican ,republic-,central ,america-,united ,states ,free ,trade ,agreement 7#a7 ,report required 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the participation of ,nicaragua in ,,cafta-,,dr1 which includes-- 7i7 an assessment of the benefits that the ,ortega regime receives from the participation of ,nicaragua in ,,cafta-,,dr1 including profits earned by ,nicaraguan ,state-owned entities2 7ii7 a description of the violations of commitments made by ,nicaragua under ,,cafta-,,dr2 and 7iii7 an assessment of whether ,nicaragua qualifies as a nonmarket economy for the purposes of the ,trade ,act of #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #baja et seq474 7,b7 ,form ,the report required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7#b7 ,cafta-dr defined ,in this section1 the term ,,cafta-,,dr means the ,dominican ,republic-,central ,america-,united ,states ,free ,trade ,agreement-- 7,a7 entered into on ,august #e1 #bjjd1 with the ,governments of ,costa ,rica1 the ,dominican ,republic1 ,el ,salvador1 ,guatemala1 ,honduras1 and ,nicaragua1 and submitted to ,congress on ,june #bc1 #bjje2 and 7,b7 approved by ,congress under section #aja7;a77#a7 of the ,dominican ,republic-,central ,american-,united ,states ,free ,trade ,agreement ,implementation ,act 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #djaa7;a77#a774 7c7 ,support for human rights and democracy programs 7#a7 ,grants 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,president may provide grants to private1 nonprofit organizations to support programs that promote human rights1 democracy1 and the rule of law in ,nicaragua1 including programs that document human rights abuses committed by the ,ortega regime since ,april #bjah4 7,b7 ,administration of programs ,any program that receives a grant under subparagraph 7,a7 should be administered to the maximum extent feasible in consultation with members of the ,nicaraguan opposition1 including individuals in exile in ,costa ,rica and the ,united ,states4 7,c7 ,funding limitation ,any entity owned1 controlled1 or otherwise affiliated with the ,ortega regime is not eligible to receive a grant under this subsection4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the heads of other appropriate ,federal departments and agencies1 shall submit to appropriate congressional committees a report on actions taken pursuant to this subsection4 ,this report may be combined with the report required under subsection 7b77#a74 7d7 ,support for ,nicaraguan human rights at the ,united ,nations ,the ,president should direct the ,united ,states ,permanent ,representative to the ,united ,nations to use the voice1 vote1 and influence of the ,united ,states to urge the ,united ,nations to provide greater action with respect to human rights violations in ,nicaragua1 including by-- 7#a7 encouraging international support for conducting thorough and independent investigations into all alleged human rights violations and abuses committed in ,nicaragua since ,april #bjah2 7#b7 urging the ,united ,nations ,general ,assembly to consider a resolution1 consistent with prior ,united ,nations resolutions1 condemning the exile of political prisoners and attacks on religious freedom by the ,ortega regime2 and 7#c7 assisting efforts1 as permitted by ,united ,states law1 by the relevant ,united ,nations ,special ,envoys and ,special ,rapporteurs to promote respect for human rights and encourage dialogue towards a peaceful and democratic transfer of power in ,nicaragua4 #cba4 ,protect ,honduran ,democracy ,act 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,protect ,honduran ,democracy ,act4 7b7 ,strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a strategy to promote free and fair elections in ,honduras to take place on ,november #cj1 #bjbe4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the strategy required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include support for monitoring the elections by credible and internationally recognized elections monitoring bodies1 such as the ,organization of ,american ,states1 the ,european ,union1 the ,united ,nations1 and experienced civil society observers and others to achieve the following3 7,a7 ,ensure that candidates to public office are not subject to harassment1 undue legal persecution1 or other efforts to misuse state resources to dissuade them or undermine their candidacies4 7,b7 ,avoid the misuse of state resources aimed at influencing voter preferences4 7,c7 ,avoid the use of violence and intimidation1 including by transnational criminal organizations1 local gangs1 or political parties and their proxies4 7,d7 ,guarantee freedom of speech and assembly4 7,e7 ,ensure transparent and credible transmission of elections results4 7c7 ,assistance ,the ,secretary is authorized to provide assistance on a grant basis to nongovernmental organizations for activities-- 7#a7 to monitor the national elections in ,honduras to take place on ,november #cj1 #bjbe2 and 7#b7 to assess the extent to which these elections are held on a free and fair basis4 7d7 ,promotion of migrant participation in elections ,congress encourages the ,secretary to promote the ability of citizens of ,honduras residing in the ,united ,states to vote in the general elections in ,honduras to take place on ,november #cj1 #bjbe4 #cbb4 ,baltic region security concerns ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,european and ,eurasian ,affairs should raise concerns about the dangers of the ,russian build up and potential hostilities in the ,baltic region1 including the ,suwaki ,gap1 ,kaliningrad1 and the ,baltic states2 and 7#b7 the ,under ,secretary of ,political ,affairs1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary for ,european and ,eurasian ,affairs1 should diplomatically engage the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization to prioritize the safety and security of the ,baltic region4 #cbc4 ,american-,hellenic-,israeli ,eastern ,mediterranean ,counterterrorism and ,maritime ,security ,partnership ,act ,section #acaf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #bfa7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,subcomponents 7#a7 ,interparliamentary ,eastern ,mediterranean ,security ,cooperation ,group 7,a7 ,establishment ,there is established a group1 to be known as the ,israel1 ,greece1 ,cyprus1 and the ,united ,states ,interparliamentary ,eastern ,mediterranean ,security ,cooperation ,group to serve as a security focused legislative subcomponent to the #ca ,interparliamentary ,group established in subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,membership ,the group established under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include a group of not more than #f ,members of the ,united ,states ,senate and #f ,members of the ,united ,states ,house of ,representatives1 who shall be appointed jointly by the majority leader and the minority leader of the ,senate and the speaker and the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives1 respectively4 ,membership shall include #b ,members of ,congress who serve on an appropriate congressional committee4 7#b7 ,interexecutive ,eastern ,mediterranean ,security ,cooperation ,group 7,a7 ,establishment ,there is established a group1 to be known as the ,israel1 ,greece1 ,cyprus1 and ,united ,states ,interexecutive ,eastern ,mediterranean ,security ,cooperation ,group to serve as a security focused executive subcomponent to the to the #ca ,interparliamentary ,group established in subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,membership ,the group established under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include an officer from-- 7i7 the ,department of ,state1 designated by the ,secretary of ,state2 7ii7 the ,department of ,defense1 designated by the ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7iii7 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 designated by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7#c7 ,meetings ,not less frequently than twice each year1 the ,united ,states ,interparliamentary ,eastern ,mediterranean ,security ,cooperation ,group shall meet with ,israeli1 ,cypriot1 and ,greek parliamentary counterpart members to discuss issues on the agenda of the legislative branch of the ,governments of ,israel1 ,greece1 the ,republic of ,cyprus1 and the ,united ,states regarding counterterrorism and maritime security1 and the ,interexecutive ,eastern ,mediterranean ,security ,cooperation ,group should meet with ,israeli1 ,cypriot1 and ,greek executive counterpart members to discuss issues on the agenda of the executive branch of the ,governments of ,israel1 ,greece1 the ,republic of ,cyprus1 and the ,united ,states regarding counterterrorism and maritime security4 2 and 7#a7 in subsection 7e71 by striking #d years after the date of the enactment of this ,act and inserting on ,december #ca1 #bjbg4 #cbd4 ,report on access to ,tibetan areas 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for #c years1 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,east ,asian and ,pacific ,affairs shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees1 and make available to the public on the website of the ,department1 a report that includes an assessment of the level of access authorities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china have granted diplomats and other officials1 journalists1 and tourists from the ,united ,states to ,tibetan areas1 including-- 7#a7 a comparison with the level of access granted to other areas of ,china2 7#b7 a comparison between the levels of access granted to ,tibetan and non-,tibetan areas in relevant provinces2 7#c7 a comparison of the level of access in the reporting year and the previous reporting year2 and 7#d7 a description of the required permits and other measures that impede the freedom to travel in ,tibetan areas4 7b7 ,consolidation ,after the issuance of the first report required by subsection 7a71 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,east ,asian and ,pacific ,affairs is authorized to incorporate subsequent reports required by subsection 7a7 into other publicly available1 annual reports produced by the ,department1 if such reports are submitted to the appropriate congressional committees in a manner specifying that they are being submitted in fulfillment of the requirements of this ,act4 #cbe4 ,center for conflict analysis1 planning1 and prevention 7a7 ,in general ,there shall be in the ,department a ,center for ,conflict ,analysis1 ,planning1 and ,prevention 7in this section referred to as the ,center7 which shall be headed by a director who shall report directly to the ,under ,secretary for ,political ,affairs4 ,the ,center shall conduct data analysis and strategic planning on issues related to conflict prevention1 mitigation1 and negotiations to develop policy options and provide expertise for the ,under ,secretary of ,political ,affairs and the ,assistant ,secretaries of each regional bureau4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,in addition to the responsibilities described under subsection 7a71 the ,center may carry out the following1 as appropriate3 7#a7 ,developing advanced analytic methodologies1 data1 and tools to understand global conflict dynamics1 produce conflict trend assessments1 and inform the ,department's efforts to prevent and mitigate conflict and crises of top priority to the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,forecasting potential hotspots of violent conflict in foreign countries to best identify risks to ,united ,states national security interests or opportunities for advancing ,united ,states foreign policy priorities4 7#c7 ,conducting in-depth analyses of conflict dynamics in foreign countries to-- 7,a7 advise regional bureaus on program goals and approaches to burden-sharing with foreign partners2 and 7,b7 provide quantifiable metrics to inform effective use of the ,department's resources4 7#d7 ,supporting peace processes by providing expertise to the ,under ,secretary of ,political ,affairs1 regional bureaus1 and ,chiefs of ,mission1 to enable and inform peace negotiation and mediation strategies1 implementation1 and monitoring4 7#e7 ,at the direction of the ,under ,secretary1 coordinating with regional and relevant functional bureaus on the implementation of the ,global ,fragility ,act of #bjai 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ihja et seq474 7#f7 ,providing strategic gaming1 red team1 and table-top exercises to rigorously test foreign policy options and strategies4 7#g7 ,supporting the development of training for ,foreign ,service ,officers on conflict prevention and mediation skills1 including the trainings required under the ,elie ,wiesel ,genocide and ,atrocities ,prevention ,act of #bjah4 7#h7 ,such other functions as the ,under ,secretary for ,political ,affairs may from time to time designate4 7c7 ,dissemination of analytic products ,the ,under ,secretary shall ensure that the ,center's analytic products are disseminated to relevant stakeholders within the ,department1 as well as other elements of the ,united ,states ,government1 as appropriate4 7d7 ,membership ,the ,center shall be comprised of no more than #bj full-time ,department employees1 to include1 a contingent capable of temporary deployments to support embassies in conflict-affected regions or those the ,under ,secretary for ,political ,affairs determines to be at risk of conflict or civil strife4 7e7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term red team means the use of contrarian structured analytic techniques1 employed by subject matter experts1 to challenge assumptions and test vulnerabilities in a strategy or policy4 #cbf4 ,global fragility strategy implementation 7a7 ,biennial reports ,for every two years until the date described in subsection 7c71 the ,under ,secretary for ,political ,affairs1 in consultation with the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an unclassified report1 which may include a classified annex1 on progress made and lessons learned with respect to implementation of the ,global ,fragility ,strategy established pursuant to section #ejd of the ,global ,fragility ,act of #bjai 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ihjc74 ,the report shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,descriptions of steps taken to incorporate the strategy into any relevant1 existing country and regional plans or strategies4 7#b7 ,accountings of all funding received and obligated to implement each such country and regional plan during the previous two years1 and1 to the extent feasible1 projections of funding to be requested1 planned1 and implemented for the following two years4 7#c7 ,descriptions of progress made towards achieving specific targets1 metrics1 and indicators for each priority country and region4 7#d7 ,descriptions of any changes made to programs based on the results of assessment1 monitoring1 and evaluation for each priority country and region4 7b7 ,congressional consultation ,the ,department and the ,department of ,defense shall provide to any appropriate congressional committee briefings on the implementation of this section upon the request of any such committee4 7c7 ,termination ,the requirement to provide the report required by subsection 7a7 shall expire on ,december #ca1 #bjbi4 #cbg4 ,modifications to ,global ,fragility ,act of #bjai ,section #eji of the ,global ,fragility ,act of #bjai 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ihjh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#c77;,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 for administrative and other expenses related to the operation1 management1 and monitoring1 evaluation1 and learning for programs and activities related to the implementation of the ,global ,fragility ,strategy established pursuant to section #ejd1 including diplomatic and other operational activities carried out to implement such strategy in countries and regions selected by the ,president1 pursuant to section #eje7;a71 notwithstanding any other provision of law4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,availability of ,,esf funds ,funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to carry out chapter #d of part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdf et seq42 relating to the ,economic ,support ,fund7 are authorized to be made available for the operations1 management1 and monitoring1 evaluation1 and learning related to the implementation of the ,global ,fragility ,strategy established pursuant to section #eje7;a71 notwithstanding any other provision of law for any program funded from amounts available for the ,prevention and ,stabilization ,fund established under subsection 7a7 in any fiscal year and related programs funded by other agencies to implement the ,global ,fragility ,strategy4 4 #cbh4 ,international bridge and port of entry modernization act ,section #f of the ,international ,bridge ,act of #aigb 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ece;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking during the period beginning on ,december #a1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbd12 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c71 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,an international bridge between the ,united ,states and ,mexico4 7,b7 ,an international bridge between the ,united ,states and ,canada4 7,c7 ,a port of entry on the international land border between the ,united ,states and ,mexico4 7,d7 ,a port of entry on the international land border between the ,united ,states and ,canada4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a77ii71 by inserting or land port of entry after international bridge2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting or land port of entry after international bridge2 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#b7-- 7,a7 by inserting sole before basis2 and 7,b7 by inserting or land port of entry after internationdal bridge2 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,b7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,notwithstanding and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,no compilation or consideration of documents ,the ,secretary shall not compile or take into consideration any environmental document pursuant to ,public ,law #ia-aij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 with respect to a ,presidential permit for an application under subsection 7b74 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7f71 by inserting or land port of entry after international bridge each place it appears4 ,,iv ,international security affairs #dja4 ,undersea cables 7a7 ,strategy ,the ,under ,secretary for ,international ,security ,affairs1 in consultation with the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 shall develop a strategy to manage the security of subsea infrastructure4 ,the strategy shall include the following3 7#a7 ,information sharing between the ,united ,states and ,united ,states allies and partners on damaged subsea infrastructure4 7#b7 ,best practices for protecting subsea infrastructure from both intentional or unintentional interference and damage4 7#c7 ,assessment of foreign adversarial threats to subsea infrastructure1 including in the ,baltic ,sea1 ,indo-,pacific1 and other strategic regions4 7#d7 ,development of joint response procedures with allies and partners for incidents involving subsea infrastructure compromise or damage4 7#e7 ,promotion of ,united ,states leadership in setting international standards for subsea infrastructure security and resilience4 7#f7 ,risk assessment of existing ,united ,states subsea infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities and prioritize protection and resource allocation efforts4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary for ,international ,security ,affairs shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains the strategy required by subsection 7a74 ,the report shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex if submitted separately from the unclassified portion4 #djb4 ,department conventional weapons destruction programs 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to and shall advance ,united ,states foreign policy goals to improve security and stability through demining and weapons stockpile security4 ,the purposes of the activities authorized are-- 7#a7 to save lives and ensure the ability of affected populations to return safely and access their homes and land2 7#b7 to enable affected populations to safely and productively utilize land for agriculture--including and particularly in ,ukraine1 whose agricultural land is essential for global food security2 7#c7 to clear explosive threats from land to permit and encourage critical infrastructure and other development2 7#d7 to educate affected populations about the dangers of landmines and other unexploded ordnance as well as ,united ,states efforts to provide the lifesaving benefits of demining activities2 7#e7 to advance ,united ,states business interests related to demining and weapons stockpile security2 7#f7 to integrate demining and related activities with other assistance to ensure effective recovery from conflict2 and 7#g7 to establish and strengthen peacebuilding partnerships with foreign allies in regions of geopolitical importance through demining1 as the ,united ,states has successfully done through clearance of unexploded ordnance from the ,vietnam war4 7b7 ,conventional weapons elimination or securing activities ,the purposes of the activities authorized by subsection 7a7 are-- 7#a7 to ensure the safe securing of weapons1 ammunition1 and explosives in the stores of foreign partners1 otherwise at risk of accidental explosions as well as proliferation to terrorists1 insurgents1 and other violent non-state actors2 7#b7 to support the security sectors of foreign partners to properly eliminate or manage weapons and ammunition stockpiles through ,weapons ,stockpile ,security1 and related programs2 7#c7 to educate local police and other officials and the wider population at the local level on safer and more secure weapons storage and salvage as well as ,united ,states efforts to provide the lifesaving benefits of conventional weapons elimination1 securing1 and management2 7#d7 to establish and strengthen cooperation in the area of conventional weapon elimination or security with foreign partners to reduce armed violence and instability in support of important ,united ,states national security and foreign policy objectives2 and 7#e7 to integrate conventional weapons elimination and securing and related activities with other assistance to prevent armed violence and instability4 7c7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,political-,military ,affairs shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the following3 7#a7 ,a list of all programming related to demining1 conventional weapons destruction1 and weapon stockpile security activities conducted by the ,department for the previous year as of the submission of the report4 7#b7 ,an assessment of programming1 and the methods and outcomes in relation to achieving the objectives of the ,department's demining1 conventional weapons destruction1 and weapon stockpile security related programs and activities for the previous year as of the submission of the report4 7#c7 ,a list of all implementing partners utilized by the ,department for demining1 conventional weapons destruction1 and weapon stockpile security related programming for the previous year as of the submission of the report4 7d7 ,briefing ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter until ,december #ah1 #bjbh1 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,political-,military ,affairs shall provide a briefing to the appropriate congressional committees on the matters described in this section4 #djc4 ,authorizing demining and related programs in ,southeast ,asia 7a7 ,in general ,the ,undersecretary for ,international ,security ,affairs may provide assistance to ,vietnam1 ,laos1 and ,cambodia for programs to support the following3 7#a7 ,the development or updating of national surveys of landmines1 unexploded ordnance1 and other explosive remnants of war4 7#b7 ,clearance of such landmines1 unexploded ordnance1 and other explosives remnants of war4 7#c7 ,stockpile management of small arms1 light weapons1 and ammunition4 7#d7 ,capacity building1 risk education1 destruction1 and physical security related to landmines1 unexploded ordnance1 and other explosive remnants of war4 7b7 ,coordination ,in carrying out this section1 the ,undersecretary for ,international ,security ,affairs may seek to consult1 partner1 and coordinate with international organizations1 civil societies1 donor governments1 and other stakeholders1 as the ,undersecretary for ,international ,security ,affairs determines appropriate1 to leverage the expertise1 financial support1 and resources of such entities to minimize duplication of efforts and maximize the efficient and effective provision of assistance from the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,report ,not later than ,june #bg1 #bjbf1 the ,undersecretary for ,international ,security ,affairs shall provide a report to the appropriate congressional committees1 on activities undertaken in accordance with this section on the progress of amounts made available from the ,nonproliferation1 ,anti-terrorism1 ,demining1 and related programs account for demining and clearance of landmines1 unexploded ordnance1 and other explosive remnants of war in ,vietnam1 ,laos1 and ,cambodia4 ,such reports shall also include-- 7#a7 the status of amounts made available from the ,nonproliferation1 ,anti-terrorism1 ,demining1 and related programs account that are obligated pursuant to authorities provided by prior ,acts and the status of unallocated amounts made available to such account as of the date of enactment of this ,act2 7#b7 a description of how ,nonproliferation1 ,anti-terrorism1 ,demining1 and related programs account funds have contributed to landmine1 unexploded ordnance1 and other explosive remnants of war clearance efforts in ,vietnam1 ,laos1 and ,cambodia2 7#c7 estimates of contaminated land that has been cleared1 land that still contains landmines1 unexploded ordnance1 and other explosive remnants of war1 land that has not been assessed for contamination1 and data on the origin of any antipersonnel mines cleared1 to the extent possible2 and 7#d7 a description of collaboration between the ,united ,states and the governments of ,vietnam1 ,laos1 and ,cambodia including past and current progress to date in establishing nation-wide contamination databases in such countries to refine landmine1 unexploded ordnance1 and other explosive remnants of war locations and target clearance efforts4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the term unexploded ordnance has the meaning given such term in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #djd4 ,foreign ,military ,financing program with regard to ,jordan ,amounts made available under the ,foreign ,military ,financing program estimated to be outlayed for the ,hashemite ,kingdom of ,jordan during each of the fiscal years #bjbf through #bjbi shall be disbursed to an interest-bearing account for the ,hashemite ,kingdom of ,jordan in the ,federal ,reserve ,bank of ,new ,york not later than #cj days of the date of the enactment of this ,act2 ,provided that-- 7#a7 withdrawal of funds from such account shall be made only on authenticated instructions from the ,defense ,finance and ,accounting ,service of the ,department of ,defense2 7#b7 in the event such account is closed1 the balance of the account shall be transferred promptly to the appropriations account for the ,foreign ,military ,financing ,program2 and 7#c7 none of the interest accrued by such account should be obligated unless the ,committee on ,appropriations and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,appropriations and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate are notified4 #dje4 ,extension of ,war ,reserve ,stockpile ,allies-,israel ,for fiscal year #bjbf1 section #ead7;b7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcba;h7b77 shall not apply to defense articles to be set aside1 earmarked1 reserved1 or intended for use as reserve stocks in stockpiles in the ,state of ,israel4 #djf4 ,counterterrorism authorities for security assistance programs ,section #ega of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdi;aa7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence1 by inserting 1 intelligence1 and military after assistance to foreign countries in order to enhance the ability of their law enforcement2 and 7#b7 in the second sentence1 by inserting information sharing with ,united ,states law enforcement1 after ,such assistance may include4 #djg4 ,cyprus arms embargo reform 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7d7 and except as provided in subsection 7b71 beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall not apply a policy of denial for exports1 re-exports1 or transfers of defense articles and defense services destined for or originating in the ,republic of ,cyprus if-- 7#a7 the request is made by or on behalf of the ,government of the ,republic of ,cyprus2 and 7#b7 the end-user of such defense articles or defense services is the ,government of the ,republic of ,cyprus4 7b7 ,exception ,the exclusion provided for in subsection 7a7 shall not apply with respect to the application of a policy of denial based upon credible human rights concerns4 7c7 ,waiver ,the ,president may waive the exclusion provided for in subsection 7a7 for a period of one fiscal year if the ,president determines that it is essential to the national security interests of the ,united ,states to do so4 7d7 ,termination 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president may terminate the exclusion provided for in subsection 7a7 for the five-year period beginning on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and may renew such termination for subsequent five-year periods1 if1 prior to each such five-year period1 the ,president submits to the appropriate congressional committees a certification that the ,government of the ,republic of ,cyprus is no longer-- 7,a7 cooperating with the ,united ,states ,government in efforts to implement reforms on anti-money laundering regulations and financial regulatory oversight2 and 7,b7 denying ,russian military vessels access to ports for refueling and servicing4 7#b7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate4 #djh4 ,subnational diplomacy to combat synthetic opioid trafficking ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,international ,narcotics and ,law ,enforcement shall establish and submit to ,congress a strategy to strengthen subnational cooperation between the ,united ,states and ,mexico for the purposes of-- 7#a7 enhancing law enforcement cooperation and local1 ,state1 and ,federal security forces cooperation at a subnational level for the purpose of curbing fentanyl trafficking and other synthetic opioids1 including activities such as-- 7,a7 bolstering technical assistance and coordination for law enforcement agencies and local1 ,state1 and ,federal security forces2 7,b7 carrying out exchange programs for the purposes of professional development2 and 7,c7 enhancing data sharing as appropriate2 7#b7 bolstering subnational dialogue and capacity building between ,federal and local governments1 civil society1 faith-based organizations1 and business community leaders and integrating issues faced by local communities1 including with respect to trafficking of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids2 and 7#c7 strengthening capacity building and providing resources for border towns and organizations within those towns that attempt to meet the needs of communities4 #dji4 ,international ,narcotics and ,law ,enforcement compact authority 7a7 ,assistance authorized ,the ,secretary may provide assistance under chapter #h of part ,i of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbia et seq47 to any eligible country that enters into an ,international ,narcotics and ,law ,enforcement ,compact 7in this section referred to as a ,compact71 as described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,compact described ,a ,compact described in this subsection is an agreement between the ,united ,states and an eligible country that-- 7#a7 establishes a multiyear plan for achieving narcotics control or a law enforcement objective shared by the ,united ,states and the eligible country2 7#b7 takes into account any national counter narcotics or law enforcement strategy of the eligible country2 and 7#c7 contains-- 7,a7 the specific objectives that the eligible country and the ,united ,states expect to achieve during the term of the ,compact2 7,b7 the responsibilities of the eligible country and the ,united ,states in the achievement of such objectives2 7,c7 regular benchmarks to measure1 where appropriate1 progress toward the achievement of such objectives2 7,d7 a multiyear financial plan that-- 7i7 includes the estimated amounts to be contributed by the ,secretary and the eligible country1 respectively2 7ii7 describes how the requirements of subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c7 will be met1 including identifying the role of civil society in the achievement of such requirements2 and 7iii7 includes proposed mechanisms to implement such financial plan and provide oversight of the activities conducted pursuant to such plan2 7,e7 a plan to ensure appropriate fiscal accountability for the use of assistance provided under this section2 7,f7 where appropriate1 a description of the current and potential participation of donors in the achievement of such objectives2 7,g7 a requirement that open1 fair1 and competitive procedures are used in a transparent manner in the administration of grants1 cooperative agreements1 or the procurement of goods and services for the achievement of such objectives2 7,h7 where appropriate1 a process by which the ,secretary and national1 regional1 or local units of government of the eligible country may consider solicited proposals under the ,compact and unsolicited proposals2 7,i7 the strategy of the eligible country to sustain progress made toward achieving such objectives after expiration of the ,compact2 and 7,j7 a description of the role of any ,united ,states ,government agency or department 7aside from the ,department7 in any design1 implementation1 and monitoring of programs and activities funded under the ,compact4 7c7 ,country contributions ,each ,compact shall identify a contribution1 as appropriate1 from the eligible country relative to the national budget of such country toward meeting the objectives of the ,compact1 that-- 7#a7 takes into account the prevailing economic conditions2 7#b7 is in addition to government spending allocated by such country for such objectives for the year immediately preceding the establishment of the ,compact2 and 7#c7 should continue for the duration of the ,compact4 7d7 ,prohibition on taxation ,each ,compact shall contain a provision that states that assistance provided by the ,united ,states under the ,compact shall be exempt from taxation by the government of the eligible country4 7e7 7#a7 ,coordination and consultation ,prior to entering into a ,compact with an eligible country1 the ,secretary shall consult with appropriate officials of ,united ,states ,government agencies and departments1 particularly with officials engaged in counter narcotics or law enforcement cooperation on issues related to the ,compact4 7#b7 ,local input ,in entering into a ,compact1 the ,united ,states shall seek to ensure that the government of the eligible country consults with private and voluntary organizations1 the business community1 and potential donors in the eligible country4 7#c7 ,coordination with donors ,to the maximum extent feasible1 activities undertaken to achieve the objectives of each ,compact shall be undertaken in coordination with the assistance activities of donors other than the ,united ,states and the eligible country4 7f7 ,increase or extension of assistance under a compact ,not later than #ae days after making a determination to increase or extend assistance under a ,compact with an eligible country1 the ,secretary-- 7#a7 shall prepare and transmit to the appropriate congressional committees a written report and justification that contains a detailed summary of the proposed increase in or extension of assistance under the ,compact and a copy of the full text of the amendment to the ,compact2 and 7#b7 shall publish a detailed summary1 full text1 and justification of the proposed increase in or extension of assistance under the ,compact in the ,federal ,register and on the website of the ,department4 7g7 ,concurrent and subsequent compacts 7#a7 ,concurrent compacts ,an eligible country that has entered into and has in effect a ,compact under this section may enter into and have in effect at the same time not more than one additional ,compact if-- 7,a7 one or both of the ,compacts are or will be for purposes of regional counter narcotics or law enforcement cooperation2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary determines that the eligible country is making considerable and demonstrable progress in implementing the terms of the existing ,compact and supplementary agreements thereto4 7#b7 ,subsequent compacts ,the ,secretary may enter into one or more subsequent ,compacts in accordance with the requirements of this section after the expiration of the existing ,compact4 7h7 ,limitation on duration of compact ,the duration of a ,compact shall not exceed five years4 7i7 ,assistance for facilitating compact ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may enter into contracts or make grants for any eligible country for the purpose of facilitating the development and implementation of a ,compact between the ,united ,states and the country4 7j7 ,applicability of existing restrictions ,assistance through a ,compact shall be subject to the same restrictions on assistance provided under chapter #h of part ,i of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbia et seq471 including with respect to internationally recognized human rights4 7k7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the term eligible country means a foreign country that is eligible for assistance under chapter #h of part ,i of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbia et seq474 #daj4 ,combatting firearms trafficking in the ,western ,hemisphere 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary for ,international ,narcotics and ,law ,enforcement ,affairs1 in consultation with the ,assistant ,secretary for ,western ,hemisphere ,affairs1 and in coordination with the ,director of the ,bureau of ,alcohol1 ,tobacco1 ,firearms1 and ,explosives1 shall seek to work with appropriate national and subnational law enforcement authorities of countries in the ,western ,hemisphere in order to increase voluntary participation by such authorities in the e,trace program1 including by providing relevant translation services4 7b7 ,report ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the implementation of subsection 7a74 7c7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term e,trace program means the web-based firearms tracing system of the ,bureau of ,alcohol1 ,tobacco1 ,firearms1 and ,explosives that is available to accredited domestic and international law enforcement agencies to assist in the tracing of ,united ,states-sourced firearms4 #daa4 ,section #abc agreements 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 lead diplomatic engagement and negotiations for agreements for cooperation pursuant to section #abc of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #baec7 7commonly referred to1 and hereafter referred to1 as section #abc agreements72 7#b7 pursue at least #bj new section #abc agreements before ,january #c1 #bjbi2 7#c7 pursue1 where in the interest of the ,united ,states1 renegotiation or renewal of section #abc agreements that are scheduled to expire before the date that is #aj years after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7#d7 pursue agreements that adhere to the highest standards of safety1 security1 and nonproliferation1 including1 where appropriate and achievable1 the so-called ,gold ,standard to forego enrichment or reprocessing of nuclear material1 in any renegotiated or new section #abc agreements4 7b7 ,program ,to enhance global competitiveness ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the relevant heads of other ,federal departments and agencies1 shall implement a program to enhance the global competitiveness of ,united ,states persons 7as such term is defined in section #afcg7;d7 of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal year #bjae 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agjh7;d777 who are nuclear suppliers1 investors1 or lenders to compete for nuclear projects in foreign countries1 including-- 7#a7 expediting the conclusion of intergovernmental agreements on nuclear energy and the fuel supply chain with potential export countries2 7#b7 promoting broad adherence to the ,convention on ,supplementary ,compensation for ,nuclear ,damage1 with ,annex1 done at ,vienna ,september #ab1 #aiig 7,,tias #ae-dae72 7#c7 identifying statutory and regulatory burdens on exports of nuclear technology1 fuel supplies1 equipment1 and services from the ,united ,states and recommending action to relieve such burdens2 7#d7 encouraging favorable decisions by potential import countries on the use of nuclear technology1 fuel supplies1 equipment1 and services from the ,united ,states2 and 7#e7 ensuring the program is carried out in a manner that adheres to applicable legal requirements1 conforms with nonproliferation obligations1 and meets the highest standards of safety1 security1 and safeguards4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,arms ,control and ,nonproliferation shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on ,united ,states diplomatic engagement and negotiations for agreements for cooperation pursuant to section #abc of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 should include the following information3 7,a7 ,an updated list of all countries the ,secretary is pursuing or has pursued #abc agreements with in the previous year4 7,b7 ,an analysis of current trends of global competition in the civil nuclear sphere with the ,russian ,federation and the ,people's ,republic of ,china up and down the supply chain4 7,c7 ,any waivers submitted under the ,prohibiting ,russian ,uranium ,imports ,act 7,public ,law #aah-fb2 #ach ,stat4 #ajbb74 #dab4 ,united ,states-,european ,nuclear ,energy ,cooperation ,act of #bjbe 7a7 ,strategy ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,energy1 shall develop a strategy to strengthen ,united ,states-,european nuclear energy cooperation and combat ,russian malign influence in the nuclear energy sector in ,europe4 ,the strategy shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an overview and assessment of the ,secretary's efforts to broaden participation by ,united ,states nuclear industry entities in ,europe and promote the accessibility and competitiveness of ,united ,states1 ,european1 and partner technologies and services against ,russian and ,chinese technologies in ,europe4 7#b7 ,an overview of different nuclear reactor types that are currently deployed or under regulatory review in ,europe1 including large light-water reactors1 small modular light-water reactors1 and non-light-water reactors1 and-- 7,a7 what role1 if any1 each reactor type could have in reducing the ,russian ,federation's influence over ,european energy supply by #bjcj1 #bjce1 #bjdj1 #bjde1 and #bjej2 7,b7 challenges that each reactor type may face with rapid deployment1 including costs1 market barriers to first-of-a-kind designs1 supply chain constraints1 and regulatory requirements2 7,c7 the impacts of each reactor type on maintaining strong nonproliferation standards1 including the minimization of weapons-usable nuclear material2 and 7,d7 opportunities for the use of ,united ,states1 ,european1 and partner technologies and services in the deployment or potential deployment of each reactor type4 7#c7 ,an overview of different fuel cycles that are currently deployed or under consideration in ,europe1 including use of low enriched uranium1 including high assay low enriched uranium1 and spent fuel reprocessing1 along with an analysis of the implications of each fuel cycle on-- 7,a7 reducing and eliminating ,russia's market share in ,europe for uranium1 conversion1 enrichment1 and reactor fuel between now and #bjcj2 7,b7 achieving long-term energy security free of ,russian influence2 and 7,c7 maintaining strong nonproliferation standards1 including the minimization of weapons-usable material as well as high nuclear safety and security standards4 7#d7 ,an overview of nuclear reactor designs and fuel cycle infrastructure that the ,united ,states ,government is currently funding the development of1 and-- 7,a7 the potential1 if any1 that each of these technologies have to decrease or eliminate ,russia's market share in the ,united ,states and ,europe for nuclear power reactors1 uranium mining and milling1 conversion1 enrichment1 fuel fabrication1 deconversion1 and spent nuclear fuel reprocessing in the short1 medium1 and long term2 7,b7 the impact of these technologies on the minimization of weapons-usable nuclear material1 including the use of highly enriched uranium or plutonium fuels2 and 7,c7 an assessment of the use cases for each of these designs and fuel cycles4 7#e7 ,an overview of the ,united ,states ,government's diplomatic engagements regarding the nuclear energy sector in ,europe4 7#f7 ,a list of countries in ,europe with active nuclear power programs1 and-- 7,a7 an analysis of each country's nuclear energy policy2 7,b7 an overview of existing areas of cooperation with regards to nuclear energy between each country and-- 7i7 the ,united ,states2 7ii7 other ,european and friendly countries2 and 7iii7 adversarial countries1 including the ,people's ,republic of ,china and the ,russian ,federation2 7,c7 an overview of potential areas for future cooperation between each country and the ,united ,states with regards to nuclear energy2 and 7,d7 a summary of fuel types used in each country's nuclear power programs4 7#g7 ,an overview of ,russian and ,chinese influence in the ,european nuclear energy sector4 7#h7 ,an overview of how the ,united ,states ,government is working with allies and partners to counter ,russian malign influence within the ,european energy sector to include steps taken to counter ,russian influence in the mining and milling1 conversion1 enrichment1 and fuel fabrication processes as well as in reactor construction4 7#i7 ,an overview of how the ,united ,states ,government balances the urgent strategic need for collaboration with allies and partners on countering ,russia's influence on nuclear energy in ,europe1 with commercial competitiveness issues that may arise between ,united ,states companies and companies in ,europe1 ,canada1 ,japan1 and the ,republic of ,korea4 7#aj7 ,an assessment of ,rosatom's role in ,russia's energy sector1 to include an overview of strengths and vulnerabilities of the conglomerate4 7b7 ,submission ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees the strategy required by subsection 7a74 7c7 ,form ,the strategy required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex1 so long as such annex is provided separately from the unclassified ,strategy4 #dac4 ,authority of the ,bureau of ,counterterrorism to access certain information 7a7 ,in general ,the ,bureau of ,counterterrorism of the ,department is authorized to access1 obtain1 and use information maintained by any other ,federal department or agency for formulation1 implementation1 or oversight of international counterterrorism policies1 programs1 operations1 or assistance4 ,such access may be used for the purposes of-- 7#a7 identifying and anticipating current and emerging threats2 7#b7 collecting and verifying information to support policy decisions and terrorism-related designations2 7#c7 detecting1 countering1 or preventing terrorism-related activity1 including terrorist travel2 7#d7 improving coordination between ,federal agencies on international counterterrorism efforts2 and 7#e7 supporting national security objectives4 7b7 ,interagency agreements ,the ,secretary may enter into memoranda of understanding or other agreements with the heads of other ,federal departments and agencies to facilitate the timely and secure exchange of information under this section1 including access to intelligence and law enforcement data1 as necessary1 to support the ,bureau of ,counterterrorism's counterterrorism mission1 consistent with applicable laws governing the handling of sensitive or classified information4 7c7 ,privacy and security ,the ,bureau of ,counterterrorism shall implement appropriate technical1 administrative1 and policy safeguards to ensure that any information accessed or shared under this section is collected1 stored1 and used in accordance with applicable laws and regulations1 including those governing the protection of privacy1 civil liberties1 and classified or sensitive information4 #dad4 ,study on geopolitical strategies and verification frameworks for advanced artificial intelligence 7a7 ,strategy ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,emerging ,threats1 in coordination with the ,assistant ,secretary for ,cyberspace and ,digital ,policy1 shall develop a strategy to preserve enduring ,united ,states leadership in the field of advanced artificial intelligence 7hereafter in this section referred to as ,,ai74 ,the strategy shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description and assessment of the technical and non-technical methods to monitor the present or future development or deployment of covered ,,ai systems by adversarial nations or foreign actors1 including the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 with particular attention to systems that could pose severe threats to ,united ,states national security2 7#b7 ,proposals for potential commitments or agreements under which one or more foreign states would commit to restrict1 limit1 or halt the development or deployment of their covered ,,ai systems2 7#c7 ,the identification and evaluation of monitoring1 verification1 and enforcement mechanisms1 including methods that do not yet exist but could be developed or strengthened through additional research and development1 that could be used to assess international compliance with the commitments or agreements described in paragraph 7#b7 or otherwise improve ,united ,states national security1 including hardware-based safeguards1 data center inspections1 cloud service audits1 satellite monitoring1 signals intelligence1 and other relevant methods2 7#d7 ,identification and assessment of potential evasion techniques or deception strategies that adversaries could employ to circumvent verification mechanisms1 and evaluate countermeasures to enhance the credibility and robustness of such mechanisms2 7#e7 ,an examination of potential diplomatic and geopolitical strategies or options available to the ,united ,states in the event that the ,united ,states chooses to delay the development or deployment of adversaries' covered ,,ai systems1 including options or plans to coordinate with allies and partners1 build international confidence in potential agreements or commitments related to covered ,,ai systems1 deter opportunistic behavior by foreign adversaries1 and support efforts to detect or verify that foreign adversaries were not secretly developing covered ,,ai systems or attempting to covertly usurp ,united ,states leadership in advanced ,,ai4 ,this shall include methods1 strategies1 policies1 and plans that1 in either the presence or absence of international agreements1 could be used to prevent or deter adversaries from developing1 acquiring1 or deploying covered ,,ai systems that could pose severe threats to ,united ,states national security2 and 7#f7 ,the identification of potential limitations in the strategies1 agreements1 proposals1 and mechanisms outlined in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e71 and develop policy recommendations to address such limitations1 including via coordination with allies and partners4 ,such recommendations shall emphasize concrete1 near-term diplomatic and policy actions the ,united ,states ,government can take to build strategic leverage and preserve policy optionality as ,,ai capabilities advance1 including options to strengthen coordination with allies and partners1 develop international agreements and commitments around foreign covered ,,ai systems1 develop robust verification mechanisms for such agreements1 improve situational awareness around foreign covered ,,ai systems for the ,united ,states government and allies and partners1 verify the location of adversaries' high-end compute clusters1 and coordinate with allies and partners to identify adversaries' attempts to develop1 acquire1 or deploy covered ,,ai systems4 ,such recommendations shall also include a prioritized list identifying verification methods or mechanisms that would benefit from additional research and development efforts by the ,united ,states1 the private sector1 public-private partnerships1 or other relevant entities1 with a focus on methods or mechanisms that could be made technically feasible or substantially enhanced within #e years of additional research and development efforts4 7b7 ,report ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,emerging ,threats1 in consultation with the ,assistant ,secretary for ,cyberspace and ,digital ,policy1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains the strategy required in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,congressional notification ,during the two-year period described in subsection 7b71 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,emerging ,threats1 in consultation with the ,assistant ,secretary for ,cyberspace and ,digital ,policy shall provide timely updates to the appropriate congressional committees in response to significant developments related to the content of the report identified in subsection 7b71 or other material developments in the global landscape of advanced artificial intelligence that may affect ,united ,states national security interests1 verification strategies1 or geopolitical stability4 7d7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term covered ,,ai systems means advanced ,,ai systems with critical capabilities that the ,secretary determines would pose a grave national security threat if developed1 acquired1 deployed1 or stolen by adversaries1 including systems that match or exceed human expert performance in high-risk domains such as chemical1 biological1 radiological1 and nuclear matters1 cyber offense1 persuasion1 or ,,ai research and development1 as well as systems that operate with high levels of autonomy without meaningful human oversight or that possess the capacity for self-improvement or rapid capability amplification4 #dae4 ,annual trafficking in persons report and amendments 7a7 ,annual trafficking in persons report 7#a7 ,annual report ,not later than ,june #cj of each year1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing the anti-trafficking efforts of the ,united ,states and foreign governments according to the minimum standards and criteria enumerated in section #ajh of the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gajf71 and the nature and scope of trafficking in persons in each country and analysis of the trend lines for individual governmental efforts4 ,the report shall1 to the extent concurrent reporting data is available1 cover efforts and activities taking place during the period between ,april #a of the year preceding the report and ,march #ca of the year in which the report is made1 and should include-- 7,a7 a list of those countries1 if any1 to which the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking are applicable and whose governments fully comply with such standards based only on concrete actions taken by the country that are recorded during the reporting period2 7,b7 a list of those countries1 if any1 to which the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking are applicable and whose governments do not yet fully comply with such standards but are making significant efforts to bring themselves into compliance based only on concrete actions taken by the country 7excluding any commitments by the country to take additional future steps during the next year7 that are recorded during the reporting period2 7,c7 a list of those countries1 if any1 to which the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking are applicable and whose governments do not fully comply with such standards and are not making significant efforts to bring themselves into compliance2 7,d7 information on the measures taken by the ,united ,nations1 the ,organization for ,security and ,cooperation in ,europe1 the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization and1 as appropriate1 other multilateral organizations in which the ,united ,states participates1 to prevent the involvement of the organization's employees1 contractor personnel1 and peacekeeping forces in trafficking in persons or the exploitation of victims of trafficking2 7,e7 reporting and analysis on the emergence or shifting of global patterns in human trafficking1 including data on the number of victims trafficked to1 through1 or from major source and destination countries1 disaggregated by nationality1 gender1 and age1 to the extent possible2 7,f7 emerging issues in human trafficking2 7,g7 a section entitled ,promising ,practices in the ,eradication of ,trafficking in ,persons to highlight effective practices and use of innovation and technology in prevention1 protection1 prosecution1 and partnerships1 including by foreign governments1 the private sector1 and domestic civil society actors2 7,h7 for each country included in a different list than the country had been placed in the previous annual report1 a detailed explanation of how the concrete actions 7or lack of such actions7 undertaken 7or not undertaken7 by the country during the previous reporting period contributed to such change1 including a clear linkage between such actions and the minimum standards enumerated in section #ajh of the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gajf72 and 7,i7 information about the trafficking in persons for the purpose of organ removal1 including cases and steps governments are undertaking to prevent1 identify1 and eliminate such trafficking4 7#b7 ,tier #b watch list 7,a7 ,submission of list ,not later than the date on which the determinations described in subsections 7c7 and 7d7 of section #aaj of the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gajg7;c7 and 7d7 are submitted to the appropriate congressional committees in accordance with such subsections1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a list of countries that the ,secretary determines require special scrutiny during the following year4 ,the list shall be composed of countries that have been listed pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,b77 pursuant to the current annual report because-- 7i7 the estimated number of victims of severe forms of trafficking is very significant or is significantly increasing and the country is not taking proportional concrete actions2 or 7ii7 there is a failure to provide evidence of increasing efforts to combat severe forms of trafficking in persons from the previous year1 including increased investigations1 prosecutions and convictions of trafficking crimes1 increased assistance to victims1 and decreasing evidence of complicity in severe forms of trafficking by government officials4 7,b7 ,interim assessment ,not later than ,february #a of each year1 the ,secretary shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees an assessment of the progress that each country on the ,tier #b watch list described in subparagraph 7,a7 has made since ,april #a of the previous year4 7,c7 ,relation of tier #b watch list to annual trafficking in persons report ,a determination that a country shall not be placed on the ,tier #b watch list described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall not affect in any way the determination to be made in the following year as to whether a country is complying with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking or whether a country is making significant efforts to bring itself into compliance with such standards4 7,d7 ,countries on tier #b watch list for #b consecutive years 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided under clause 7ii71 a country that is included on the ,tier #b watch list described in subparagraph 7,a7 for #b consecutive years after ,december #bc1 #bjjh1 shall be included on the list of countries described in paragraph 7#a77;,c74 7ii7 ,exercise of waiver authority ,the ,president may waive the application of clause 7i7 for up to #a year if the ,president determines1 and reports credible evidence to the appropriate congressional committees1 that such a waiver is justified because-- 7,i7 the country has a written plan to begin making significant efforts to bring itself into compliance with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking2 7,,ii7 the plan1 if implemented1 would constitute making such significant efforts2 and 7,,iii7 the country is devoting sufficient resources to implement the plan4 7,e7 ,congressional notice ,not later than #cj days after the submission of the evidence described in subparagraph 7,d77ii7 with respect to each country determined to have met the requirements under subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iii7 of such1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 provide a detailed description of the credible information supporting such determination on a publicly available website maintained by the ,department2 and 7ii7 offer to brief the appropriate congressional committees on any written plan submitted by the country as described in subparagraph 7,d77ii77,i71 with an opportunity to review the written plan4 7,f7 ,special rule for certain countries on special watch list that are downgraded and reinstated on special watch list ,notwithstanding subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e71 a country may not be included on the ,tier #b watch list described in subparagraph 7,a7 for more than #b years immediately after the country consecutively-- 7i7 was included on the ,tier #b watch list described in subparagraph 7,a7 for-- 7,i7 #b consecutive years after ,december #bc1 #bjjh2 and 7,,ii7 any additional years after such date of enactment as a result of the ,president exercising the waiver authority under subparagraph 7,d77ii72 and 7ii7 was subsequently included on the list of countries described in paragraph 7#a77;,c7 in the year following such waiver under subparagraph 7,d77ii74 7#c7 ,significant efforts 7,a7 ,in general ,in making determinations under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 as to whether the government of a country is making significant efforts to bring itself into compliance with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking1 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7i7 the extent to which the country is a country of origin1 transit1 or destination for severe forms of trafficking2 7ii7 the extent of noncompliance with the minimum standards by the government and1 particularly1 the extent to which officials or employees of the government have participated in1 facilitated1 condoned1 or are otherwise complicit in severe forms of trafficking2 and 7iii7 what measures are reasonable to bring the government into compliance with the minimum standards in light of the resources and capabilities of the government4 7,b7 ,proof of failure to make significant efforts ,in addition to the considerations described in subparagraph 7,a71 in determinations under paragraph 7#a77;,c7 as to whether the government of a country is not making significant efforts to bring itself into compliance with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking1 the ,secretary shall consider1 as proof of failure to make significant efforts1 a government policy or pattern of-- 7i7 trafficking2 7ii7 trafficking in government-funded programs2 7iii7 forced labor 7in government-affiliated medical services1 agriculture1 forestry1 mining1 construction1 or other sectors72 7iv7 sexual slavery in government camps1 compounds1 or outposts2 7v7 employing or recruiting child soldiers2 7vi7 the extent to which the government of the country is devoting sufficient budgetary resources-- 7,i7 to investigate and prosecute acts of severe trafficking in persons2 7,,ii7 to convict and sentence persons responsible for such acts2 and 7,,iii7 to obtain restitution for victims of human trafficking2 7vii7 the extent to which the government of the country is devoting sufficient budgetary resources-- 7,i7 to protect and support victims of trafficking in persons2 and 7,,ii7 to prevent severe forms of trafficking in persons2 and 7viii7 the extent to which the government of the country has consulted with domestic and international civil society organizations that resulted in concrete actions to improve the provision of services to victims of trafficking in persons4 7#d7 ,action plans for countries upgraded to tier #b watchlist 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the release of the annual ,trafficking in ,persons ,report1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director and through the ,assistant ,secretary of the appropriate regional bureau1 in consultation with appropriate officials from the government of each country described in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 and with the assistance of the ,united ,states ,ambassador or ,charge d',affaires in each such country1 shall-- 7i7 prepare an action plan for each country upgraded from the ,tier #c to the ,tier #b ,watchlist to further improve such country's tier ranking under this subsection2 and 7ii7 present the relevant action plan to the government of each such country4 7,b7 ,contents ,each action plan prepared under this paragraph-- 7i7 shall include specific concrete actions to be taken by the country to substantively address deficiencies preventing the country from meeting ,tier #b standards1 based on credible information2 and 7ii7 should be focused on short-term and multi-year goals4 7,c7 ,briefings ,the ,director and all appropriate regional ,assistant ,secretaries shall make themselves available to brief the appropriate congressional committees and the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate on the implementation of each action plan prepared under this paragraph4 7,d7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this paragraph may be construed as modifying-- 7i7 minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking under section #ajh of the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gajf72 or 7ii7 the actions against governments failing to meet minimum standards under this section or the criteria for placement on the ,tier #b watch list under paragraph 7#b74 7b7 ,conforming amendment to the ,frederick ,douglass ,trafficking ,victims ,prevention and ,protection ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah ,section #bjd7;b77#a7 of the ,frederick ,douglass ,trafficking ,victims ,prevention and ,protection ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gajg note7 is amended by striking special watch list described in paragraph 7#b77;,a77iii7 and inserting ,tier #b watch list described in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 of section #dae7;a7 of the ,department of ,state ,policy ,provisions ,act4 7c7 ,conforming amendment to the bipartisan congressional trade priorities and accountability act of #bjae ,section #ajf7;b77#f77;,e77iii7 of the ,bipartisan ,congressional ,trade ,priorities and ,accountability ,act of #bjae 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #dbje7;b77#f77;,e77iii77 is amended by striking 7,a77iii7 each place it appears and inserting paragraph 7#b77;,a7 of section #dae7;a7 of the ,department of ,state ,policy ,provisions ,act4 7d7 ,printed version of the report ,section #ajg7;c7 of the ,william ,wilberforce ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,reauthorization ,act of #bjjh 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gajg note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ensure that a printed hard copy format of the annual report submitted under section #dae7;a7 of the ,department of ,state ,policy ,provisions ,act is made available to the public4 4 7e7 ,effective dates ,subsections 7a71 7b71 7c71 and 7d71 and the amendments made by such subsections1 shall apply beginning on the day that is #a year after the date of the reporting period for the most recent report submitted under section #aaj7;b77#a7 of the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gajg7;b77#a771 as such section was in effect before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7f7 ,trafficking in persons report heroes award ,the ,secretary is authorized to establish an award1 to be known as the ,trafficking in ,persons ,report ,heroes ,award1 to honor individuals in the ,united ,states and around the world who have devoted their lives to combatting trafficking in persons4 ,the ,secretary shall1 in coordination with the ,director1 establish procedures for selecting recipient of the award and shall to the maximum extent practicable present the award annually to not more than #aj individuals who may be ,united ,states citizens or foreign nationals4 ,the ,secretary shall host an annual ceremony for recipients of the award1 which may be combined with the public release of the annual ,trafficking in ,persons ,report under subsection 7a74 7g7 ,establishment of the expert consultant network ,the ,secretary is authorized to establish an ,expert ,consultant ,network to contract with trafficking in persons' experts with lived experience to serve as paid consultants on policy and grantmaking for the ,department4 ,v ,economic affairs #eja4 ,administration of the ,international ,technology ,security and ,innovation ,fund 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajb of the ,,chips ,act of #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-afg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,secretary of ,state each place it appears and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,affairs2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,a7 ,management of the fund ,within the ,department of ,state1 the ,fund shall be overseen and administered by the ,under ,secretary for ,economic ,affairs4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#b77;,b71 by striking ,secretary of ,state each place it appears and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,affairs4 #ejb4 ,coordination of science1 technology1 and communication infrastructure 7a7 ,in general ,to ensure smooth functioning and clear lines of responsibility both among the ,department's science1 technology1 and communication infrastructure bureaus and across all ,department bureaus1 and to avoid repeating past problems associated with unclear lines of responsibility1 there shall be a reporting requirement for science1 technology1 and communication infrastructure coordination in the ,department4 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,affairs shall have primary responsibility for this requirement1 in consultation with the following individuals3 7#a7 ,assistant ,secretary for ,cyberspace and ,digital ,policy4 7#b7 ,assistant ,secretary for ,emerging ,threats4 7#c7 ,chief ,information ,officer1 ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,technology of the ,department4 7#d7 ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary for ,space and ,environment ,affairs4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the heads of the ,department bureaus described in paragraph 7#b7 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that-- 7,a7 describes any coordination challenges in the science1 technology1 and communication infrastructure policy areas2 and 7,b7 outlines steps to deconflict lines of effort4 7#b7 ,bureaus described ,the ,department bureaus described in this paragraph are the following3 7,a7 ,the ,bureau of ,cyberspace and ,digital ,policy4 7,b7 ,the ,bureau of ,emerging ,threats4 7,c7 ,the ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,technology4 7,d7 ,the ,office of ,space ,affairs within the ,bureau of ,water1 ,environment1 and ,space ,affairs4 7c7 ,briefings ,after the submission of the report required by subsection 7b71 the heads of the ,department bureaus described in subsection 7b77#b7 shall provide briefings to the appropriate congressional committees once every six months4 ,the briefings shall include the same subject matter as the report1 but with updated information4 7d7 ,matters ,to be included ,the report required by subsection 7b77#a7 and the subsequent briefings required by subsection 7c7 shall include-- 7#a7 an assessment of each bureau's efforts to coordinate with other relevant bureaus on science1 technology1 and communication infrastructure policy2 7#b7 an assessment of each bureau's efforts to coordinate with other bureaus and offices of the ,department which do not have primary responsibility for science1 technology1 and communication infrastructure policy2 7#c7 a description of any challenges encountered in science1 technology1 and communication infrastructure policy coordination1 including-- 7,a7 uncertainty about which relevant bureau is supposed to take the lead on a policy issue2 7,b7 duplication of efforts among the relevant bureaus2 7,c7 instances when relevant bureau personnel were asked to provide services or weigh in on issues not in their bureau's area of responsibility2 and 7,d7 instances when relevant bureau personnel were not included in internal policy discussions or documents relevant to their bureau's area of responsibility2 and 7#d7 a description of actions taken to address identified coordination challenges and prevent their recurrence4 7e7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7b77#a7 and the briefings required by subsection 7c7 shall be submitted or made in an unclassified format1 as the case may be1 and may include a classified annex4 7f7 ,sunset ,this section shall terminate on the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ejc4 ,investment screening initiative 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,economic ,growth shall establish the ,initiative on ,foreign ,investment ,screening 7in this section referred to as the ,initiative74 7b7 ,coordination ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,economic ,growth shall coordinate with the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 as appropriate1 in the establishment and activities of the ,initiative4 7c7 ,designated official ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,economic ,growth shall designate an official to lead the ,initiative4 7d7 ,duties ,the ,initiative shall-- 7#a7 provide technical assistance1 training1 and advisory services to foreign countries regarding best practices for screening foreign investments for national security risks to such countries2 7#b7 facilitate coordination among ,federal departments and agencies1 the private sector1 partner countries1 and civil society to promote investment security standards2 7#c7 support the development and implementation of foreign investment screening mechanisms in partner countries through regulatory guidance and information sharing2 7#d7 assess the progress of partner countries in establishing robust investment screening mechanisms2 and 7#e7 conduct outreach and capacity-building efforts to enhance global awareness of investment security risks4 7e7 ,sunset ,this section shall terminate on the date that is three years after the date on which the ,initiative is established pursuant to subsection 7a74 #ejd4 ,report regarding the investment screening initiative program ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for three years1 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,economic ,growth shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the activities of the ,investment ,screening ,initiative program1 including-- 7#a7 a summary of technical assistance and training provided to foreign countries2 7#b7 an assessment of progress made by foreign countries in implementing investment screening mechanisms2 7#c7 an evaluation of emerging national security risks related to foreign investment2 and 7#d7 recommendations for further ,united ,states engagement with foreign countries regarding investment security assistance4 #eje4 ,study on geopolitical strategies and verification frameworks for advanced artificial intelligence 7a7 ,strategy ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,emerging ,threats1 in coordination with the ,assistant ,secretary for ,cyberspace and ,digital ,policy1 shall develop a strategy to preserve enduring ,united ,states leadership in the field of advanced artificial intelligence 7hereinafter in this section referred to as ,,ai74 7b7 ,matters ,to be included ,the strategy required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description and assessment of the technical and non-technical methods to monitor the present or future development or deployment of covered ,,ai systems by adversarial nations or foreign actors1 including ,china1 with particular attention to systems that could pose severe threats to ,united ,states national security2 7#b7 ,proposals for potential commitments or agreements under which one or more foreign states would commit to restrict1 limit1 or halt the development or deployment of covered ,,ai systems2 7#c7 ,the identification and evaluation of monitoring1 verification1 and enforcement mechanisms1 including methods that do not yet exist but could be developed or strengthened through additional research and development1 that could be used to assess international compliance with the commitments or agreements described in paragraph 7#b7 or otherwise improve ,united ,states national security1 including hardware-based safeguards1 data center inspections1 cloud service audits1 satellite monitoring1 signals intelligence1 and other relevant methods2 7#d7 ,identification and assessment of potential evasion techniques or deception strategies that adversaries could employ to circumvent verification mechanisms1 and evaluate countermeasures to enhance the credibility and robustness of such mechanisms2 7#e7 ,an examination of potential diplomatic and geopolitical strategies or options available to the ,united ,states in the event that the ,united ,states chose to delay the development or deployment of covered ,,ai systems of adversaries1 including options or plans to coordinate with allies and partners1 build international confidence in potential agreements or commitments related to covered ,,ai systems1 deter opportunistic behavior by foreign adversaries1 and support efforts to detect or verify that foreign adversaries were not secretly developing covered ,,ai systems or attempting to covertly usurp ,united ,states leadership in advanced ,,ai4 ,this shall include methods1 strategies1 policies1 and plans that1 in either the presence or absence of international agreements1 could be used to prevent or deter adversaries from developing1 acquiring1 or deploying covered ,,ai systems that could pose severe threats to ,united ,states national security2 and 7#f7 ,the identification of potential limitations in the strategies1 agreements1 proposals1 and mechanisms outlined in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e71 and develop policy recommendations to address such limitations1 including via coordination with allies and partners4 ,such recommendations shall emphasize concrete1 near-term diplomatic and policy actions the ,united ,states ,government can take to build strategic leverage and preserve policy optionality as ,,ai capabilities advance1 including options to strengthen coordination with allies and partners1 develop international agreements and commitments around covered ,,ai systems1 develop robust verification mechanisms for such agreements1 improve situational awareness around foreign covered ,,ai systems for the ,united ,states government and allies and partners1 verify the location of adversaries' high-end compute clusters1 and coordinate with allies and partners to identify adversaries' attempts to develop1 acquire1 or deploy covered ,,ai systems4 ,such recommendations shall also include a prioritized list identifying verification methods or mechanisms that would benefit from additional research and development efforts by the ,united ,states1 the private sector1 public-private partnerships1 or other relevant entities1 with a focus on methods or mechanisms that could be made technically feasible or substantially enhanced within five years of additional research and development efforts4 7c7 ,report ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,cyberspace and ,digital ,diplomacy shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains the strategy required by subsection 7a74 7d7 ,congressional notification ,during the #b-year period described in subsection 7c71 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,cyberspace and ,digital ,policy shall provide timely updates to the appropriate congressional committees in response to significant developments related to the content of the report required by subsection 7c71 or other material developments in the global landscape of advanced artificial intelligence that may affect ,united ,states national security interests1 verification strategies1 or geopolitical stability4 7e7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term covered ,,ai systems means advanced artificial intelligence 7,,ai7 systems with critical capabilities that the ,secretary determines would pose a grave national security threat if developed1 acquired1 deployed1 or stolen by adversaries1 including systems that match or exceed human expert performance in high-risk domains such as chemical1 biological1 radiological1 and nuclear matters1 cyber offense1 persuasion1 or ,,ai research and development1 as well as systems that operate with high levels of autonomy without meaningful human oversight or that possess the capacity for self-improvement or rapid capability amplification4 #ejf4 ,global ,small ,business ,network program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with other relevant agencies1 is authorized to establish a ,global ,small ,business ,network program 7referred to in this section as the program7 to be administered under the direction of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,commercial ,diplomacy4 7b7 ,director ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,commercial ,diplomacy shall designate an officer or employee of the ,department to serve as the ,director of the program4 7c7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the program is to-- 7#a7 enhance the ability of small business concerns in the ,united ,states that are affiliated with a small business development center to export to foreign markets and take part in international commerce2 7#b7 facilitate partners for small business concerns in the ,united ,states2 7#c7 promote the establishment1 development1 and strengthening of small businesses and small business networks in foreign countries participating in the program2 and 7#d7 promote resilient business environments in foreign countries through the development of small business development centers in foreign countries1 particularly in the ,western ,hemisphere and in new foreign markets4 #ejg4 ,global small business grants program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,commercial ,diplomacy may make grants to any qualified entity that submits an application in such form1 and satisfying such requirements1 as the ,assistant ,secretary for ,commercial ,diplomacy may require4 7b7 ,types of grants ,a qualified entity may receive a grant for one or more of the following purposes3 7#a7 ,to assist national and local governments of a foreign country to develop a small business development center1 or multiple centers4 7#b7 ,to promote economic connectivity between small business concerns in the ,united ,states and economies covered by the ,global ,small ,business ,network program4 7#c7 ,to support improvements to the business environment that facilitates the growth of small businesses in foreign countries4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term qualified entity means an entity that is-- 7,a7 an institution of higher education 7as such term is defined in section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb771 except that such term does not include institutions described in section #ajb7;a77#a77;c7 of such ,act2 7,b7 a consortium of two or more institutions of higher education described in subparagraph 7,a72 or 7,c7 a nonprofit entity with experience in operating or working with small business development centers in the ,united ,states2 7#b7 the term small business concern has the meaning given the term under section #c7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb7;a772 and 7#c7 the term small business development center-- 7,a7 with respect to a center located in the ,united ,states-- 7i7 has the meaning given such term in section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb72 and 7ii7 includes a women's business center1 as such term is used under section #bi of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fef72 and 7,b7 with respect to a center located in a foreign country1 means an entity that-- 7i7 provides small business-oriented employment or natural resources development programs2 7ii7 promotes studies1 research1 and counseling concerning the managing1 financing1 and operation of small businesses2 7iii7 provides management and technical assistance regarding small business participation in international markets and international commerce1 including with the ,united ,states2 7iv7 provides delivery or distribution of services and information described in this subparagraph2 or 7v7 provides access to business analysts who can refer a small business to available experts4 #ejh4 ,report on the small business network program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #b years thereafter for a period of four years1 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,commercial ,diplomacy1 in consultation with heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the status of the ,global ,small ,business ,network4 7b7 ,matters ,to be included ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of support provided to small business concerns in the ,united ,states that have utilized programs through the ,global ,small ,business ,network1 including information on the number of businesses supported1 the geographic location of such businesses1 the number of jobs supported1 and the amount of economic activity generated4 7#b7 ,a description of methods and strategies to develop small business development centers in foreign countries for the two-year period beginning on the date on which the report is submitted to the appropriate congressional committees4 7#c7 ,a list1 and the current status1 of all operating small business development centers in foreign countries that are affiliated with the ,global ,small ,business ,network program4 7#d7 ,a list1 and the current status1 of all new small business development centers in foreign countries set up through the ,global ,small ,business ,network program in the two-year period ending on the date on which the report is submitted to the appropriate congressional committees1 even if such centers are no longer affiliated with the ,global ,small ,business ,network program4 ,,vi ,foreign assistance #fja4 ,authorization of efforts to prevent and treat malnutrition globally 7a7 ,in general ,the ,undersecretary for ,strategic ,assistance is authorized to provide assistance to monitor and treat malnutrition when deemed in the interests of the ,united ,states1 at the discretion of the ,undersecretary4 7b7 ,delineation of functions ,the ,undersecretary for ,strategic ,assistance shall conduct such work in coordination with the ,bureau of ,global ,health ,security and ,diplomacy of the ,department1 the ,office of ,global ,food ,security1 and the ,bureau of ,migration and ,disaster ,assistance of the ,department4 7c7 ,consultation ,the primary bureau or office designated to perform such functions as provided under this section shall consult with the applicable regional bureau as determined to be in the best interest of the aforementioned office or bureau4 7d7 ,primary duties and responsibilities ,the ,office of ,global ,food ,security is hereby authorized to carry out the following functions3 7#a7 ,exercise strategic oversight of1 and provide direction for1 the nutrition response component of humanitarian programming4 7#b7 ,promote and facilitate the ownership and leadership of partner countries in the design and implementation of nutrition-related programs in contexts requiring humanitarian assistance1 including in circumstances where such planning mechanisms do not currently exist4 7#c7 ,coordinate1 oversee1 and support collaborative activities1 programming1 and initiatives with the interagency1 multilateral organizations1 and other partners1 including activities1 programming1 and initiatives carried out under-- 7,a7 the ,food for ,peace2 7,b7 the ,feed the ,future ,initiative2 7,c7 the ,department of ,agriculture2 7,d7 the ,famine ,early ,warning ,systems ,network2 7,e7 ,united ,nations ,children's ,fund2 7,f7 the ,world ,food ,programme2 and 7,g7 such other bilateral or multilateral mechanisms as the ,undersecretary may determine to be appropriate4 7#d7 ,provide technical or programmatic assistance1 upon request1 to the ,bureau of ,global ,health ,security and ,diplomacy of the ,department or to any regional bureau of the ,department4 ,the ,office of ,global ,food ,security shall consult with the ,bureau of ,global ,health ,security and ,diplomacy and the ,bureau of ,migration and ,disaster ,assistance of the ,department4 7#e7 ,the ,bureau of ,global ,health ,security and ,diplomacy is authorized to provide technical support through consultation to the ,office of ,global ,food ,security for maximizing efficiency and establishing best practices related to nutrition assistance4 ,additionally1 the ,bureau of ,global ,health ,security and ,diplomacy is authorized to request nutrition assistance from the ,office of ,global ,food ,security in the event such assistance maximizes efficiency in coordinating and conducting global health programs1 and it is in the interest of the ,united ,states1 and in the event acute malnutrition is prevalent in areas where other global health assistance is being provided1 at the discretion of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,global ,health ,security and ,diplomacy4 7#f7 ,for the ,bureau of ,migration and ,disaster ,assistance1 the ,under ,secretary for ,strategic ,assistance is authorized to provide technical support through consultation to the ,office of ,global ,food ,security for maximizing efficiency and establishing best practices related to refugee resettlement and migration1 and to ensure nutrition assistance aligns with and supports the ,department's existing assistance efforts for refugees and internally displaced persons4 7,a7 ,under circumstances where the ,undersecretary furnishes such assistance1 the ,undersecretary shall prioritize support for the most vulnerable populations susceptible to severe malnutrition1 including children under the age of #e and pregnant and lactating women4 7,b7 ,the ,undersecretary is authorized to determine and target partner countries by prioritizing the most cost-effective and proven malnutrition prevention and treatments interventions1 with planning to transition to partner country ownership in preventing malnutrition4 ,such interventions may include-- 7i7 multiple micronutrient supplementation 7,,mms72 7ii7 breastfeeding support2 7iii7 vitamin ,a supplementation2 and 7iv7 specialized nutritious food products for the treatment of acute malnutrition1 and other evidence-based interventions1 as deemed appropriate at the discretion of ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary for ,global ,food ,security1 in consultation with the ,assistant ,secretary for ,global ,health ,security and ,diplomacy4 7#g7 ,the ,undersecretary shall ensure rigorous monitoring and evaluation of such efforts in consultation with the ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary for ,global ,food ,security4 #fjb4 ,international religious freedom programs and report 7a7 ,annual report on international religious freedom 7#a7 ,in general ,on ,may #a of each year or the first day thereafter on which the appropriate ,house of ,congress is in session1 the ,secretary1 with the assistance of the ,ambassador at ,large for ,international ,religious ,freedom1 and taking into consideration the recommendations of the ,commission on ,international ,religious ,freedom1 shall prepare and submit to ,congress an ,annual ,report on ,international ,religious ,freedom supplementing the most recent ,human ,rights ,reports by providing additional detailed information with respect to matters involving international religious freedom4 ,each ,annual ,report shall contain the following3 7,a7 ,status of religious freedom ,a description of the status of religious freedom in each foreign country1 including-- 7i7 trends toward improvement in the respect and protection of the right to religious freedom and trends toward deterioration of such right2 7ii7 violations of religious freedom engaged in or tolerated by the government of that country2 7iii7 particularly severe violations of religious freedom engaged in or tolerated by the government of that country as well as the routine denial of visa applications for religious workers2 7iv7 particularly severe violations of religious freedom in that country if such country does not have a functioning government or the government of such country does not control its territory2 7v7 the identification of prisoners1 to the extent possible1 in that country pursuant to section #ajh7;d7 of the ,international ,religious ,freedoms ,act of #aihh 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fdag7;d772 7vi7 any action taken by the government of that country to censor religious content1 communications1 or worship activities online1 including descriptions of the targeted religious group1 the content1 communication1 or activities censored1 and the means used2 and 7vii7 wherever applicable1 an assessment and description of the nature and extent of acts of antisemitism and antisemitic incitement that occur in that country during the preceding year1 including-- 7,i7 acts of physical violence against1 or harassment of1 ,jewish people1 acts of violence against1 or vandalism of1 ,jewish community institutions1 and instances of propaganda in government and nongovernment media that incite such acts2 and 7,,ii7 the actions taken by the government of that country to respond to such violence and attacks or to eliminate such propaganda or incitement1 to enact and enforce laws relating to the protection of the right to religious freedom of ,jewish people1 and to promote anti-bias and tolerance education4 7,b7 ,violations of religious freedom ,an assessment and description of the nature and extent of violations of religious freedom in each foreign country1 including persecution of one religious group by another religious group1 religious persecution by governmental and nongovernmental entities1 persecution targeted at individuals or particular denominations or entire religions1 persecution of lawyers1 politicians1 or other human rights advocates seeking to defend the rights of members of religious groups or highlight religious freedom violations1 prohibitions on ritual animal slaughter or male infant circumcision1 the existence of government policies violating religious freedom1 including policies that discriminate against particular religious groups or members of such groups1 policies that ban or restrict the public manifestation of religious belief and the peaceful involvement of religious groups or their members in the political life of each such foreign country1 and the existence of government policies concerning-- 7i7 limitations or prohibitions on1 or lack of availability of1 openly conducted1 organized religious services outside of the premises of foreign diplomatic missions or consular posts2 and 7ii7 the forced religious conversion of minor ,united ,states citizens who have been abducted or illegally removed from the ,united ,states1 and the refusal to allow such citizens to be returned to the ,united ,states4 7,c7 ,united ,states policies ,a detailed description of ,united ,states actions1 diplomatic and political coordination efforts1 and other policies in support of religious freedom in each foreign country engaging in or tolerating violations of religious freedom1 including a description of the measures and policies implemented during the preceding #ab months by the ,united ,states under titles ,i1 ,,iv1 and ,v of the ,international ,religious ,freedom ,act of #aihh in opposition to violations of religious freedom and in support of international religious freedom4 7,d7 ,international agreements in effect ,a description of any binding agreement with a foreign government entered into by the ,united ,states under section #dja7;b7 or #djb7;c7 of the ,international ,religious ,freedom ,act of #aihh4 7,e7 ,training and guidelines of ,government personnel ,a description of-- 7i7 the training described in section #bjg7;f7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaeg7;f771 section #gjh of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djbh71 and subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #fjc of the ,international ,religious ,freedom ,act of #aihh 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fdgc7;b7 and 7c77 on violations of religious freedom provided to immigration judges and consular1 refugee1 immigration1 and asylum officers2 and 7ii7 the development and implementation of the guidelines described in sections #fjb7;c7 and #fjc7;a7 of the ,international ,religious ,freedom ,act of #aihh 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fdgb7;c7 and #fdgc7;a774 7,f7 ,executive ,summary ,an ,executive ,summary to the ,annual ,report highlighting the status of religious freedom in certain foreign countries and including the following3 7i7 ,countries in which the ,united ,states is actively promoting religious freedom ,an identification of foreign countries in which the ,united ,states is actively promoting religious freedom4 ,this section of the report shall include a description of ,united ,states actions taken to promote the internationally recognized right to freedom of religion and oppose violations of such right under title ,,iv and title ,v of the ,international ,religious ,freedom ,act of #aihh during the period covered by the ,annual ,report4 ,any country designated as a country of particular concern for religious freedom under section #djb7;b77#a77;,a77ii7 of the ,international ,religious ,freedom ,act of #aihh 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fddb7;b77#a77;,a77ii77 shall be included in this section of the report4 ,any country in which a non-state actor designated as an entity of particular concern for religious freedom under section #cja of the ,international ,religious ,freedom ,act of #aihh 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fddb;a7 is located shall be included in this section of the report4 7ii7 ,countries of significant improvement in religious freedom ,an identification of foreign countries the governments of which have demonstrated significant improvement in the protection and promotion of the internationally recognized right to freedom of religion during the period covered by the ,annual ,report4 ,this section of the report shall include a description of the nature of the improvement and an analysis of the factors contributing to such improvement1 including actions taken by the ,united ,states under this chapter4 7,g7 ,anti-semitism in ,europe ,in addition to the information required under subparagraph 7,a77vii71 with respect to each ,european country in which verbal or physical threats or attacks are particularly significant against ,jewish persons1 places of worship1 schools1 cemeteries1 and other religious institutions1 a description of-- 7i7 the security challenges and needs of ,european ,jewish communities and ,european law enforcement agencies in such countries to better protect such communities2 7ii7 to the extent practicable1 the efforts of the ,united ,states ,government over the reporting period to partner with ,european law enforcement agencies and civil society groups regarding the sharing of information and best practices to combat anti-,semitic incidents in ,europe2 7iii7 ,european educational programming and public awareness initiatives that aim to collaborate on educational curricula and campaigns that impart shared values of pluralism and tolerance1 and showcase the positive contributions of ,jews in culture1 scholarship1 science1 and art1 with special attention to those segments of the population that exhibit a high degree of anti-,semitic animus2 and 7iv7 efforts by ,european governments to adopt and apply a working definition of antisemitism4 7#b7 ,classified addendum ,if the ,secretary determines that it is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states or is necessary for the safety of individuals to be identified in the ,annual ,report or is necessary to further the purposes of this chapter1 any information required by paragraph 7#a71 including measures or actions taken by the ,united ,states1 may be summarized in the ,annual ,report or the ,executive ,summary and submitted in more detail in a classified addendum to the ,annual ,report or the ,executive ,summary4 7b7 ,preparations of reports regarding violations of religious freedom 7#a7 ,standards and investigations ,the ,secretary shall ensure that ,united ,states missions abroad maintain a consistent reporting standard and thoroughly investigate reports of violations of the internationally recognized right to freedom of religion4 7#b7 ,contacts with nongovernmental organizations ,in compiling data and assessing the respect of the right to religious freedom for the ,human ,rights ,reports1 the ,annual ,report on ,international ,religious ,freedom1 and the ,executive ,summary1 ,united ,states mission personnel shall1 as appropriate1 seek out and maintain contacts with religious and human rights nongovernmental organizations1 with the consent of those organizations1 including receiving reports and updates from such organizations and1 when appropriate1 investigating such reports4 #fjc4 ,combatting corruption and kleptocracy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 to leverage ,united ,states diplomatic engagement and foreign assistance to promote the rule of law and good governance2 7#b7 to coordinate with other like-minded states to counter corruption1 kleptocracy1 and illicit finance2 7#c7 to help foreign partner countries strengthen their legal and financial architecture to better protect against illicit finance and investigate1 prosecute1 adjudicate1 and more generally combat the use of corruption by malign actors2 7#d7 to assist in the recovery of kleptocracy-related stolen assets1 including through appropriate bilateral arrangements and international agreements which the ,united ,states has ratified1 such as the ,united ,nations ,convention against ,corruption1 done at ,new ,york ,october #ca1 #bjjc1 and the ,united ,nations ,convention against ,transnational ,organized ,crime1 done at ,new ,york ,november #ae1 #bjjj2 and 7#e7 to use existing authorities1 such as the ,global ,magnitsky ,human ,rights ,accountability ,act 7subtitle ,f of title ,,xii of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfef note77 and section #gjca7;c7 of the ,department of ,state1 ,foreign ,operations1 and ,related ,programs ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7division ,g of ,public ,law #aaf-id71 to identify and take action against corrupt foreign actors1 and to ensure the use of such punitive measures are seen to be credible and strictly nonpartial4 #fjd4 ,specialized disaster assistance professionals 7a7 ,specialized disaster assistance professionals ,the ,under ,secretary for ,foreign ,assistance1 in consultation with the ,secretary1 shall establish and maintain a program for the recruitment1 training1 and retention of specialized disaster assistance professionals within the ,department4 7b7 ,purpose ,this program shall ensure that the ,bureau of ,migration and ,disaster ,assistance of the ,department has a sufficient number of personnel with the skills and expertise necessary to plan1 implement1 and manage complex international disaster assistance operations4 ,such expertise shall include procurement1 logistics1 public health1 nutrition1 protection1 engineering1 and finance4 7c7 ,training ,the ,under ,secretary shall ensure that these professionals receive regular and relevant training to maintain and enhance their skills4 #fje4 ,coalition for epidemic preparedness innovations 7,,cepi7 7a7 ,in general ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,global ,health is authorized to participate in the ,coalition for ,epidemic ,preparedness ,innovations 7referred to this section as ,,cepi71 as determined by the ,assistant ,secretary to be in the best interest of the ,united ,states and as considered beneficial to promoting such interests pertaining to biodefense1 global health security1 and force-protection requirements4 7b7 ,investors council and board of directors ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall designate an employee of the ,bureau of ,global ,health ,security and ,diplomacy of the ,department to function as the representative of the ,united ,states on the ,investors ,council and on the ,board of ,directors of ,,cepi1 upon which designation the disbursement of all such funding provided from the ,united ,states shall be contingent4 7c7 ,coordination ,in carrying out the responsibilities provided under subsection 7b71 the ,assistant ,secretary shall consult with applicable ,federal departments and agencies and with the applicable bureaus at the ,department1 as determined by the ,assistant ,secretary to be beneficial to promoting ,united ,states interests4 7d7 ,consultation ,within #fj days of designation by the ,assistant ,secretary and upon request by any of the committees listed in subsection 7e71 the employee designated pursuant to subsection 7b7 shall consult with such committees regarding-- 7#a7 the manner and extent to which the ,united ,states plans to participate in and assist in governing ,,cepi2 7#b7 any planned financial contributions or undisbursed amounts at the time of consultation from the ,united ,states to ,,cepi2 7#c7 how participation in ,,cepi is in the best interest of the ,united ,states2 7#d7 how participation in ,,cepi is expected to support the applicable revision of the ,national ,biodefense ,strategy required under section #ajhf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ajd72 and 7#e7 areas of overlap between the work being conducted by ,,cepi and the global health interests under the ,assistant ,secretary's purview1 with special interest given to emerging health security threats1 long-term health program transitions and sustainability1 and supporting ,american innovation1 as deemed most relevant by the ,assistant ,secretary4 7e7 ,committees listed ,the committees listed in this subsection are-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 #fjf4 ,maternal and child health policy 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,global ,health is hereby authorized through fiscal year #bjbg to provide targeted assistance to reduce maternal and child mortality rates1 subject to the following3 7#a7 ,such assistance may be provided in countries with a high mortality rate in locations where other global health programs are being implemented and when deemed in the interest of the ,united ,states1 at the discretion of the ,assistant ,secretary4 7#b7 ,additionally1 such assistance may take the form of technical assistance to support partner countries with data collection and analysis pertaining to mortality rates1 and with technical assistance as provided under ,safe ,passages program1 established elsewhere in this ,act4 7#c7 ,all such programming shall prioritize high-impact treatment interventions1 designed to maximize efficiency1 and the utilization of commodities that represent ,american trade interests1 where deemed beneficial by the ,assistant ,secretary4 7#d7 ,all such programming shall be included in the global health compacts established elsewhere in this ,act1 with targets established to enable partner country transitions4 7b7 ,budget ,the ,bureau for ,global ,health ,security and ,diplomacy of the ,department shall implement a common set of indicators and budget tags or codes to track funding allocations and obligations by country1 year1 and intervention area4 7c7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term maternal and child health means interventions and activities funded specifically through the ,maternal and ,child ,health sub-account under the ,national ,security1 ,department of ,state1 and ,related ,programs appropriations4 #fjg4 ,extension of ,diplomatic ,immunities to the ,pacific ,islands ,forum ,the provisions of the ,international ,organizations ,immunities ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bhh et seq47 may be extended to the ,pacific ,islands ,forum in the same manner1 to the same extent1 and subject to the same conditions as such provisions may be extended to a public international organization in which the ,united ,states participates pursuant to any treaty or under the authority of any ,act of ,congress authorizing such participation or making an appropriation for such participation4 #fjh4 ,report on metrics of success for international organization participation 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and for each of the #b years thereafter1 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,international ,organizations ,affairs shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,an identification of metrics of success related to the effectiveness of ,united ,states participation in international organizations1 including-- 7,a7 the number of resolutions in those organizations that the ,united ,states was successful in revising to benefit the ,united ,states and a description of those resolutions and revisions2 and 7,b7 a description of the success of the programs of those organizations that are financed by ,united ,states funding4 7#b7 ,a determination based on the metrics of success identified under paragraph 7#a7 on whether ,united ,states participation in international organizations is in the national interests of the ,united ,states generally4 7#c7 ,a strategic and performance plan for the ,bureau of ,international ,organizations ,affairs of the ,department and its missions regarding ,united ,states participation in international organizations4 7b7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term international organization means any public international organization to which the privileges1 exemptions1 and immunities provided by the ,international ,organizations ,immunities ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bhh et seq47 have been extended1 whether by a provision of law or through an ,executive ,order4 #fji4 ,report on country ,united ,nations voting practices 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #ca of each year1 the ,secretary shall transmit to the appropriate congressional committees a full and complete annual report which assesses for the preceding calendar year1 with respect to each foreign country member of the ,united ,nations1 the voting practices of the governments of such countries at the ,united ,nations1 and which evaluates ,general ,assembly and ,security ,council actions and the responsiveness of those governments to ,united ,states policy on issues of special importance to the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,information on voting practices at the un ,such report shall include1 with respect to voting practices and plenary actions in the ,united ,nations during the preceding calendar year1 information to be compiled and supplied by the ,united ,states ,ambassador to the ,united ,nations1 consisting of-- 7#a7 an analysis and discussion1 prepared in consultation with the ,secretary1 of the extent to which member countries supported ,united ,states policy objectives at the ,united ,nations2 7#b7 an analysis and discussion1 prepared in consultation with the ,secretary1 of actions taken by the ,united ,nations by consensus2 7#c7 with respect to plenary votes of the ,united ,nations ,general ,assembly-- 7,a7 a listing of all such votes on issues which directly affected important ,united ,states interests and on which the ,united ,states lobbied extensively and a brief description of the issues involved in each such vote2 7,b7 a listing of the votes described in subparagraph 7,a7 which provides a comparison of the vote cast by each member country with the vote cast by the ,united ,states2 7,c7 a country-by-country listing of votes described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,d7 a listing of votes described in subparagraph 7,a7 displayed in terms of ,united ,nations regional caucus groups2 7#d7 a listing of all plenary votes cast by member countries of the ,united ,nations in the ,general ,assembly which provides a comparison of the votes cast by each member country with the vote cast by the ,united ,states1 including a separate listing of all plenary votes cast by member countries of the ,united ,nations in the ,general ,assembly on resolutions specifically related to ,israel that are opposed by the ,united ,states2 7#e7 an analysis and discussion1 prepared in consultation with the ,secretary1 of the extent to which other members supported ,united ,states policy objectives in the ,security ,council and a separate listing of all ,security ,council votes of each member country in comparison with the ,united ,states2 and 7#f7 a side-by-side comparison of agreement on important and overall votes for each member country and the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,format ,information required pursuant to subsection 7b77#c7 shall also be submitted as an addendum1 together with an explanation of the statistical methodology1 and be made available to the public4 7d7 ,statement by ,secretary ,each report under subsection 7a7 shall contain a statement by the ,secretary discussing the measures which have been taken to inform ,united ,states diplomatic missions of ,united ,nations ,general ,assembly and ,security ,council activities4 #faj4 ,annual reports on malign influence operations 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for #c years1 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,international ,organization ,affairs shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an unclassified report1 which may include a classified annex1 regarding malign influence operations within international organizations and across the ,united ,nations system4 7b7 ,contents ,each report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include1 with respect to the preceding #ab-month period-- 7#a7 a list of ,member ,states determined to be engaged in malign influence operations2 7#b7 actions inconsistent with the principle of impartiality enshrined in the ,united ,nations ,charter by the government of any ,member ,state described in paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 a description of the impact of such operations on the interests and security of the ,united ,states2 and 7#d7 recommendations for future coordination with allies to uphold transparency and rule-of-law values in international forums4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#b7 the term malign influence operations means a coordinated1 integrated1 and synchronized application by a ,member ,state of national diplomatic1 informational1 military1 economic1 or other capabilities1 to foster attitudes1 behaviors1 or decisions by a ,united ,nations entity1 or within the ,united ,nations system1 that furthers the national interests and objectives of a ,member ,state1 in a manner inconsistent with the ,united ,nations ,charter2 7#c7 the term ,member ,state means a country that is a ,member ,state of the ,united ,nations2 and 7#d7 the term ,united ,nations system means the aggregation of all ,united ,nations entities4 #faa4 ,increasing ,united ,states citizens employment in international organizations 7a7 ,annual review of strategy ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,international ,organizations ,affairs shall annually review and update as necessary the ,department's strategy for encouraging ,united ,states citizens to pursue careers with international organizations and ensure implementation1 including by using performance metrics to determine success of increasing the employment of ,united ,states citizens within international organizations1 including across the ,united ,nations system 7as such term is defined in section #faa7;c774 ,the strategy shall be updated to include-- 7#a7 utilizing online recruiting sites to advertise available positions within the ,united ,nations system which may be implemented by the ,united ,states mission to the ,united ,nations2 and 7#b7 identifying and providing information on working in the ,united ,nations system to candidates that express interest in the ,foreign ,service test and internships at the ,department1 including by advertising the ,international ,organization careers web page to those individuals 7b7 ,inclusion of performance metrics ,performance metrics in measuring the ,department's success in encouraging increased employment of ,united ,states citizens in international organizations since the #bjbc strategy was implemented must include-- 7#a7 year over year numbers of new ,americans employed and total ,americans employed per international organization by employment type 7detailee1 transfer1 secondee1 junior professional officer1 senior appointment_/elected1 direct hire 7permanent or fixed-term position71 consultancy1 expert1 or short-term contract72 7#b7 to the extent known1 year-over-year numbers of ,united ,states citizen applicants for open positions2 7#c7 number of contacts from prospective ,american applicants from the relevant ,department programming and outreach to be broken down by contact type1 the average response time and success of those contacts_/applicants2 and 7#d7 outreach via social media sites to be measured by views per item1 clicks1 and followers4 7c7 ,notification to congress ,the updated annual strategy with included performance metrics shall be notified and made available to ,congress4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the enactment of this legislation1 and annually thereafter for #c years1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,international ,organization ,affairs shall submit to ,congress a report that provides-- 7#a7 an assessment of ,united ,states representation among professional and senior-level positions at the ,united ,nations1 including-- 7,a7 an assessment of the proportion of ,united ,states citizens employed at the ,united ,nations ,secretariat and at all ,united ,nations specialized agencies1 funds1 and programs relative to the total employment at the ,united ,nations ,secretariat and at all such agencies1 funds1 and programs2 7,b7 an assessment of compliance1 in coordination with the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,state1 by the ,united ,nations ,secretariat and such agencies1 funds1 and programs with any applicable geographic distribution formula2 and 7,c7 a description of any steps taken or planned to be taken by the ,united ,states to increase the staffing of ,united ,states citizens at the ,united ,nations ,secretariat and such agencies1 funds and programs2 and 7#b7 an assessment of-- 7,a7 the number of ,united ,states citizens who are involved in relevant junior professional programs and internships in an international organization2 7,b7 the distribution of individuals described in subparagraph 7,a7 among various international organizations2 7,c7 the types of pre-deployment training that are available to ,united ,states citizens through a junior professional program at an international organization2 and 7,d7 and the number of ,united ,states citizens who are joint professional officers and interns who convert to full time ,united ,nations employment4 #fab4 ,prohibition on ,united ,states contributions to the ,united ,nations ,international ,commission of ,inquiry on the occupied ,palestinian territory1 including ,east ,jerusalem1 and ,israel ,no funds are authorized to be made available for any grant1 payment or other contribution to the ,united ,nations ,international ,commission of ,inquiry on the ,occupied ,palestinian ,territory1 including ,east ,jerusalem1 and ,israel4 #fac4 ,extending certain privileges and immunities to the permanent observer mission of the ,african ,union to the ,united ,nations in ,new ,york ,section #ab7;b7 of the ,international ,organizations ,immunities ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bhh;f-#b7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking extend1 to the ,african ,union ,mission and inserting 8extend-- 7#a7 to the ,african ,union ,mission 2 7#b7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 to the ,permanent ,observer ,mission of the ,african ,union to the ,united ,nations in ,new ,york1 and to its members1 the privileges and immunities enjoyed by the permanent missions to the ,united ,nations of member states1 and their members1 subject to corresponding conditions and obligations4 4 #fad4 ,world ,health ,organization continued data sharing 7a7 ,in general ,should the ,united ,states withdraw from the ,world ,health ,organization1 the ,secretary and other the heads of other relevent ,federal departments and agencies shall maintain communications with the leadership of the ,world ,health ,organization regarding technical exchanges of information and data that the ,secretary and other relevant agency heads determine1 based on the public health value of such information and data1 and the need to protect ,united ,states citizens1 will maintain efforts to strengthen global health security and prevent1 detect1 control and respond to infectious diseases to ensure the safety1 prosperity1 and national security of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,information shared ,such information and data to be shared shall include health emergency response1 global health security1 and pandemic1 epidemic and epizootic disease surveillance1 monitoring and reporting4 #fae4 ,branding requirements for ,united ,states foreign assistance 7a7 ,mandatory use ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 all programs1 projects1 activities1 goods1 services1 and publications funded in whole or in part by ,united ,states foreign assistance shall prominently display the flag of the ,united ,states as the sole and primary brand4 7b7 ,specifications for display ,the ,secretary shall issue regulations establishing clear and consistent guidelines for the display of the ,united ,states flag on all forms of foreign assistance1 including-- 7#a7 physical assets and infrastructure 7such as buildings1 equipment1 and vehicles72 7#b7 commodities and supplies 7such as food aid and medical supplies72 7#c7 public outreach materials 7such as banners1 posters1 websites1 and social media72 7#d7 reports and publications2 and 7#e7 signage at project sites and events4 ,such regulations shall specify minimum size requirements1 color accuracy1 placement1 and other relevant design elements to ensure clear and prominent display of the flag4 7c7 ,prohibition of other brands ,except as specifically authorized by the ,secretary under exceptional circumstances as outlined in subsection 7d71 no other national flags1 organizational logos1 or branding elements shall be displayed alongside or in place of the ,united ,states flag on any ,united ,states foreign assistance program1 project1 activity1 good1 service1 or publication4 7d7 ,exceptions ,the ,secretary may1 on a case-by-case basis1 authorize the limited use of additional branding elements in conjunction with the ,united ,states flag only when-- 7#a7 required by international agreements or partnerships where co-branding is a formal condition2 7#b7 necessary for clear identification of implementing partners1 provided that the ,united ,states flag remains the most prominent visual element2 or 7#c7 determined to be essential for the safety or security of personnel or beneficiaries in specific high-risk environments4 #faf4 ,global fund ,section #bjb7;d7 of the ,united ,states ,leadership ,against ,,hiv_/,,aids1 ,tuberculosis1 and ,malaria ,act of #bjjc 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbb7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7i7-- 7,i7 by striking #bjbe and inserting #bjbg2 and 7,,ii7 by striking #cc percent of the total amount of funds contributed to the ,global ,fund from all sources4 ,contributions to the ,global ,fund from the ,international ,bank for ,reconstruction and ,development and the ,international ,monetary ,fund shall not be considered in determining compliance with this paragraph4 and inserting #bj percent of the total amount of funds contributed to the ,global ,fund from all sources1 or #hjj1jjj1jjj1 whichever is lesser42 and 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking #bjbe and inserting #bjbg2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b77iii71 by striking #bjbe and inserting #bjbg2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking #bjbe and inserting #bjbg4 #fag4 ,global health compact model 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,global ,health 7in this section referred to as the ,assistant ,secretary71 in consultation with the ,secretary1 is authorized to provide assistance for fiscal years #bjbf and #bjbg to partner countries that enter into global health compacts with the ,united ,states to-- 7#a7 support policies and programs that burden shift global health programs to partner countries2 7#b7 perpetuate the wind-down of the ,president's ,emergency ,plan for ,,aids ,relief 7,,pepfar7 under the ,united ,states ,leadership ,against ,,hiv_/,,aids1 ,tuberculosis1 and ,malaria ,act of #bjjc 7,public ,law #ajh-be72 and 7#c7 address health security and tuberculosis1 malaria1 ,,hiv_/,,aids1 neglected tropical diseases1 and any disease or additional global health assistance as determined by the ,assistant ,secretary4 7b7 ,matters ,to be included ,each global health compact under this section shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a clear articulation of the interests and requests of the partner country1 or nongovernmental organization or private entity1 as the case may be1 and the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,the proposed amount of funding to be provided under the compact and the number of years of the compact4 7#c7 ,a plan for a phase-out of funding under the compact1 with ,united ,states funding to be reduced each fiscal year1 to enable the transition to full ownership of global health programs by the partner country by ensuring that activities under such programs will continue to be implemented by such partner countries4 7#d7 ,metrics to determine the success of the compact and benchmarks to reevaluate the continued funding of the compact at the start of each subsequent fiscal year4 7#e7 ,a strategy1 where applicable1 to incorporate the interests and capabilities of private sector development and investment1 including with respect to ,,hiv_/,,aids testing and treatment as determined by the ,assistant ,secretary-- 7,a7 ensuring infants born to mothers receiving prevention of mother to child transmission 7,,pmtct7 are provided viral load testing within the intervals recommended by health standard organizations2 7,b7 ensuring new patients on antiretroviral treatment receive a viral load test within the timing interval recommended by health standard organizations2 and 7,c7 ensuring that persons living with ,,hiv in the country receive a viral load test within the intervals recommended by health standard organizations4 7#f7 ,a provision that ensures an exemption from taxation in the partner country with respect to assistance provided by the ,united ,states under the compact4 7#g7 ,an end date for the compact4 7c7 ,form ,assistance under global health compacts under this section--4 7#a7 may be provided in the form of grants1 contracts1 and cooperative agreements to or with eligible entities described in subsection 7d72 and 7#b7 may not be provided in the form of loans4 7d7 ,eligible entities described 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity described in this subsection is-- 7,a7 with respect to a partner country-- 7i7 the national government of the country2 or 7ii7 a regional or local governmental unit of the country2 or 7,b7 a nongovernmental or nonprofit organization or private entity4 7#b7 ,level of negotiation and entry ,a global health compact shall be negotiated and entered into at the country-level1 but components of a compact may be entered into with any eligible entity described in paragraph 7#a7 as determined by the ,assistant ,secretary4 7#c7 ,priority ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall1 in entering into grants1 contracts1 and cooperative agreements to or with nongovernmental organizations and private entities under this section1 prioritize entering into grants1 contracts1 and cooperative agreements to or with faith-based organizations if it is in the national interest of the ,united ,states as determined by the ,assistant ,secretary4 7#d7 ,prohibitions ,a global health compact may not be entered into under this section with any of the following3 7,a7 ,the countries of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea1 and ,cuba4 7,b7 ,a country the government of which the ,secretary determines has repeatedly provided support for international terrorism pursuant to-- 7i7 section #aged7;c77#a77;,a7 of the ,export ,control ,reform ,act of #bjah 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dhac7;c77#a77;,a772 7ii7 section #fbj;,a of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcga72 7iii7 section #dj of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bghj72 or 7iv7 any other provision of law4 7,c7 ,a country that engages in intelligence activities in the ,united ,states that are adverse to the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7,d7 ,an entity that is funded by the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7,e7 ,the ,african ,union or any affiliated entity of the ,african ,union1 including ,africa ,,cdc or affiliated multilateral funds4 7e7 ,application ,the ,assistant ,secretary1 in consultation with the appropriate congressional committees1 shall develop and recommend procedures for applications to enter into compacts under this section and to transfer existing programs to the compact framework4 7f7 ,limitations ,the prohibitions on use of funds contained in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 of section #ajd7;f7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea;b7f77 shall apply to funds made available to carry out this section to the same extent and in the same manner as such prohibitions apply to funds made available to carry out chapter #a of part ,i of such ,act1 as aligned with the most stringent of restrictions and clearest oversight provisions1 determined by the ,assistant ,secretary4 7g7 ,congressional notification 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall consult with and notify the appropriate congressional committees not later than #ae days before taking any of the actions described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,actions described ,the actions described in this paragraph are-- 7,a7 commencing negotiations with a partner country to enter into a global health compact under this section2 7,b7 entering into a global health compact under this section2 and 7,c7 terminating or reinstating assistance under a global health compact under this section4 7#c7 ,additional notification relating to entry into compact ,not later than #aj days after entering into a global health compact under this section1 the ,assistant ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 publish the text of the compact on a publicly available website of the ,department2 7,b7 provide a detailed summary of the compact and1 upon request1 the full text of the compact to the appropriate congressional committees2 and 7,c7 publish in the ,federal ,register a detailed summary of the compact and a notice of availability of the text of the compact on the website described in clause 7i74 7h7 ,transition ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to provide for all ,united ,states global health programs to be carried out through global health compacts under this section4 ,this shall be completed by the end of fiscal year #bjbf4 7i7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,assistant ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that-- 7#a7 summarizes the global health foreign assistance programs being provided to partner countries2 7#b7 includes-- 7,a7 a plan to enter into global health compacts under this section to address and carry out such global health programs of partner countries in accordance with subsection 7h77#a72 7,b7 with respect to partner countries for which subsection 7h77#a7 will not initially apply1 a justification for such inapplicability2 and 7,c7 a plan to burden-share programs operated under the ,president's ,emergency ,plan for ,,aids ,relief 7,,pepfar7 and authorized under the ,united ,states ,leadership ,against ,,hiv_/,,aids1 ,tuberculosis1 and ,malaria ,act of #bjjc 7,public ,law #ajh-be7 to partner country ownership by reducing by a minimum of #ej percent the total amount of funds made available for such programs for the last fiscal year ending before the date of the enactment of this ,act by the end of fiscal year #bjbh1 including by ensuring that activities under such programs will continue to be implemented by such partner countries4 7j7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7#b7 the term global health compact or compact means an agreement between the ,united ,states ,government and an eligible entity to provide foreign assistance related to global health programs1 which may include any global health-related issues as required by the ,assistant ,secretary2 and 7#c7 the term partner country means any country that is receiving or will receive ,united ,states foreign assistance for the purposes of global health programs1 regardless of the dollar value of such assistance4 #fah4 ,revisions to ,existing ,global ,health ,security and ,diplomacy ,authority ,section #eefb of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea;b note7 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,by striking ,ambassador-,at-,large and ,ambassador-at-,large each place it appears and inserting ,assistant ,secretary4 7#b7 ,in subsection 7e77#a71 by striking the ,world ,health ,organization and4 7#c7 ,by striking subsection 7f77#b74 7#d7 ,in subsection 7f77#c71 by striking in cooperation with the ,world ,health ,organization14 #fai4 ,pandemic ,fund ,section4 #eefc7;i77#c7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea;b note7 is amended by striking #cc percent and inserting #bj percent4 #fbj4 ,consolidation of global health reporting requirements 7a7 ,reporting ,the following reports shall be provided by the ,assistant ,secretary for ,global ,health on an annual basis or as otherwise designated by the appropriate underlying statutory provisions4 ,all such reports shall be consolidated into one searchable1 annual report1 required by ,september #cj of each year beginning in #bjbf4 ,for any reports that are unavailable to be consolidated into this report and issued pursuant to this deadline1 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,global ,health may instead include a notice listing the report and providing that the report shall not be made available until the statutorily- required due date4 ,the reports that shall continue to apply and are eligible for consolidation under this portion are as follows3 7#a7 ,all reports as required elsewhere in this ,act related to global health4 7#b7 ,the ,global ,fund report required under section #bjb7;c7 of the ,united ,states ,leadership against ,,hiv_/,,aids1 ,tuberculosis1 and ,malaria ,act of #bjjc 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbb7;c774 7#c7 ,the ,,pepfar annual report1 as required by section #djc7;a77#d7 of the ,united ,states ,leadership against ,,hiv_/,,aids1 ,tuberculosis1 and ,malaria ,act of #bjjc 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gfgc7;a77#d774 7#d7 ,the ,,pepfar annual treatment report required by section #aja7;g7 of the ,united ,states ,leadership against ,,hiv_/,,aids1 ,tuberculosis1 and ,malaria ,act of #bjjc 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gfaa7;g774 7#e7 ,existing reports on health systems strengthening and health capacity building1 as required by any of the provisions of subtitle ,d of title ,,lv of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea;b note74 7#f7 ,the annual nutrition report1 as required by the ,global ,malnutrition ,prevention and ,treatment ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #icja note74 7#g7 ,the annual ,president's ,malaria ,initiative ,report1 as required by section #ajd;,c of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea;b-#d74 7#h7 ,existing reports required under any provision of law on maternal and child health4 7#i7 ,any future reporting requirements1 unless specifically requested by ,congress on a quarterly basis4 7b7 ,other extended reporting requirements ,the reports that shall continue to apply and are not eligible for consolidation include any quarterly and expenditure reports as related to the budget of the ,department4 ,this section shall not be interpreted to limit the transmission of congressional notifications required elsewhere4 #fba4 ,prohibition on funding global health worker initiative ,no funds shall be appropriated or expended related to the ,global ,health ,worker ,initiative4 #fbb4 ,safe passages program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,global ,health is authorized to provide assistance through establishing a ,safe ,passages ,maternal and ,child ,health ,program1 to reduce maternal and child mortality in low and lower-middle income countries with high maternal and child mortality rates through fiscal year #bjbg4 ,interventions supported by the program shall be for training and resource assistance for the following3 7#a7 ,prevention1 recognition1 diagnosis and treatment of obstetrical hemorrhage1 and its complications4 7#b7 ,prevention1 recognition1 diagnosis and management of preeclampsia and other hypertensive1 metabolic and cardiovascular disorders of pregnancy1 and their complications1 up to one-year postpartum4 7#c7 ,prevention1 recognition1 diagnosis and treatment of infections and their complications associated with ectopic pregnancy1 normal pregnancy1 childbirth and the postpartum period4 7#d7 ,prevention1 recognition1 diagnosis and management of obstructed labor1 including uterine rupture1 obstetric fistulas1 and their complications4 7#e7 ,reduction of fetal1 perinatal1 neonatal and infant mortality1 including stillbirth1 by preventing1 recognizing1 diagnosing and treating fetal distress1 newborn asphyxia1 birth trauma1 premature birth1 small size for gestational age1 and neonatal infections and sepsis4 7#f7 ,nutritional and health education for the mother and provision of nutritional resources for the mother and child during the first #a1jjj days of life1 from conception to two years of age4 7b7 ,implementation ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall prioritize the implementation of this program in collaboration with new and existing global health partnerships determined to be efficient and reliable in the expenditure of taxpayer dollars1 prioritizing local faith-based providers and faith-based organizations with strong local partnerships and which have experience and expertise in maternal and child health delivery in resource-limited settings4 #fbc4 ,special advisor for assistance to orphans and vulnerable children 7a7 ,deadline for appointment ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall appoint a ,special ,advisor for ,assistance to ,orphans and ,vulnerable ,children1 pursuant to section #ace7;e77#a7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baeb;f7e77#a774 7b7 ,extension of requirement ,to issue implementing directives ,section #acg7;c7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baebk7c77 is amended by inserting and #f years after #a year4 7c7 ,extension of authorization ,section #abhc7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 referred to as the ,global ,child ,thrive ,act of #bjbj7 is amended by striking #bjbe and inserting #bjbg4 #fbd4 ,development innovation ventures program 7a7 ,in general ,there is established within the relevant foreign assistance agency a program to be known as the ,development ,innovation ,ventures ,program 7in this section referred to as the ,program74 7b7 ,duties ,in carrying out the ,program1 the relevant foreign assistance agency shall provide flexible funding to global innovators and researchers to test new ideas1 build rigorous evidence of what works to improve development outcomes1 and transition to scale those solutions with rigorously demonstrated potential to improve millions of lives on a cost-effective basis4 7c7 ,core principles of program ,in carrying out the program1 the relevant foreign assistance agency shall assess applications for funding under this subsection according to the following core principles3 7#a7 ,rigorous evidence of impact4 7#b7 ,cost-effectiveness4 7#c7 ,potential for scale and financial sustainability4 7d7 ,administrative provisions ,in carrying out the program1 the relevant foreign assistance agency shall-- 7#a7 provide funding using evidence-tiered funding to allow for risk-taking at early stages while mitigating risk at later stages1 thereby maximizing impact per taxpayer dollar spent2 and 7#b7 work across all countries and sectors supported by ,department assistance programs1 with the goal of finding1 testing1 and scaling up proven solutions4 7e7 ,reporting requirement ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the relevant foreign assistance agency shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and make available to the public a report on the implementation of the program that includes-- 7#a7 an assessment of the extent to which proven solutions have been scaled up inside and outside of the ,department2 and 7#b7 a description of the relevant foreign assistance agency's decision-making process1 including with respect to the use of funding received from external sources4 ,,vii ,public ,diplomacy #gja4 ,coordination with the ,office of ,opinion ,research 7a7 ,surveys ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,strategic ,communications shall request the ,office of ,opinion ,research of the ,bureau of ,intelligence and ,research of the ,department to conduct public opinion surveys that inform the ,bureau of ,strategic ,communications of the ,department on cultural context1 target audiences1 and shifting attitudes towards the ,united ,states and ,united ,states interests in regions where ,united ,states funded media outlets operate or could operate in the future4 7b7 ,evaluation of media effectiveness ,the ,office of ,opinion ,research of the ,bureau of ,intelligence and ,research of the ,department shall evaluate the effectiveness of ,united ,states-funded media in influencing foreign audiences according to the original purpose1 policy goals1 and performance indicators established by the ,assistant ,secretary for ,strategic ,communications in the development of ,united ,states-funded media campaigns4 #gjb4 ,reports to evaluate the effectiveness of ,united ,states funded media 7a7 ,briefing to congress ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,strategic ,communications shall brief the appropriate congressional committees on the integration and operationalization of the ,voice of ,america and the ,office of ,cuba ,broadcasting4 7b7 ,annual report ,not later than ,july #a of each of the first two years beginning after the date of the briefing required by subsection 7a71 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,strategic ,communications shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that provides updates explaining-- 7#a7 implementation of new programs or services1 expansion of programs and services1 or reduction of programs and services2 7#b7 performance metrics used to assess the effectiveness of its programs and services in advancing the policy interests of the ,united ,states and positively influencing foreign audiences' views over time2 and 7#c7 all contracts or agreements with private entities or individuals1 whether such contracts or agreements are issued on a competitive or non-competitive basis1 with such updates including the identities of such private entities and individuals1 the duration of such contracts or agreements1 and the costs of such contracts or agreements4 #gjc4 ,establishment of the cultural heritage coordinating committee 7a7 ,establishment of the cultural heritage coordinating committee ,the ,cultural ,heritage ,coordinating ,committee1 described in section #b of the ,protect and ,preserve ,international ,cultural ,property ,act 7,pub4 ,l4 #aad-aea1 #acj ,stat4 #cfi71 is hereby established1 with the following members-- 7#a7 a member appointed by the ,secretary of ,defense2 7#b7 a member appointed by the ,secretary of the ,treasury2 7#c7 a member appointed by the ,attorney ,general2 7#d7 a member appointed by the ,secretary of the ,interior2 7#e7 a member appointed by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 7#f7 a member appointed by the ,commissioner of ,united ,stares ,customs and ,border ,protection2 7#g7 a designee appointed by the ,secretary of the ,smithsonian ,institution2 and 7#h7 other members in such numbers and with such qualifications as may be deemed appropriate and appointed by the ,chair of the ,cultural ,heritage ,coordinating ,committee pursuant to subsection 7c77#b74 7b7 ,establishment of cultural heritage coordinating committee task forces ,the ,cultural ,property ,anti-,trafficking ,task ,force 7formerly the ,cultural ,antiquities ,task ,force1 established as directed by ,h4 ,rept4 #ajh-dja1 which accompanied the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act of #bjjd 7,pub4 ,l4 #ajh-aii771 is established and shall operate as a subordinate element of the ,cultural ,heritage ,coordinating ,committee established in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,authority of the chair of the cultural heritage coordinating committee ,the ,secretary shall appoint an employee of the ,department serving at or above the rank of ,assistant ,secretary to serve concurrently with that employee's other duties as ,chair of the ,cultural ,heritage ,coordinating ,committee-- 7#a7 to convene the ,cultural ,heritage ,coordinating ,committee2 7#b7 to appoint additional members of the ,committee in such numbers and with such qualifications as the ,chair deems appropriate2 7#c7 to coordinate the ,committee's activities with ,federal agencies and trust instrumentalities with responsibility for the preservation and protection of international cultural property2 7#d7 #jto consult on behalf of the ,committee with nongovernmental organizations1 including the ,united ,states ,committee of the ,blue ,shield1 museums1 professional and scholarly organizations1 educational and research institutions1 and other participants in the international cultural property market regarding efforts to protect and preserve international cultural property2 and 7#e7 to direct and manage existing task forces and to establish new task forces1 working groups1 and subcommittees1 including-- 7,a7 the ,cultural ,property ,anti-,trafficking ,task ,force1 to-- 7i7 support and coordinate law enforcement efforts2 7ii7 assist with preservation efforts through enhancing site and museum security1 law enforcement trainings1 and creation of inventories abroad2 7iii7 promote public awareness1 and 7iv7 engage in other projects to prevent trafficking in international cultural property2 7,b7 the ,ambassador's ,fund for ,cultural ,preservation1 to protect other cultures and thereby further ,,us national interests by reducing incentives for terrorist activities and increasing economic opportunity through the preservation of sites1 objects1 or expressions1 including such sites1 objects1 and expressions at risk from political instability1 armed conflict1 civil unrest1 or natural or other disasters2 7,c7 the ,cultural ,heritage ,exchange ,task ,force to assist and promote the international loan of cultural property to cultural1 educational1 scientific1 and religious institutions in the ,united ,states1 in particular the cultural property affiliated with religious and ethnic minorities and ,indigenous peoples represented by diaspora communities in the ,united ,states2 and to facilitate research collaborations and exchanges with international educational missions from the ,united ,states2 and 7,d7 such other task forces1 working groups1 and subcommittees as the ,chair may deem appropriate4 7d7 ,frequency of meetings of the cultural heritage coordinating committee ,the ,cultural ,heritage ,coordinating ,committee shall meet at the call of its ,chair not less frequently than three times each calendar year4 7e7 ,reports on protecting and preserving international cultural property ,section #d of the ,protect and ,preserve ,international ,cultural ,property ,act 7,pub4 ,l4 #aad-aea7 is amended as follows-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking for the next #f years and inserting until #bjca2 7#b7 by striking subparagraph 7#b77;,c7 and inserting a list1 in consultation with appropriate ,federal agencies1 of completed ,federal criminal1 civil1 and civil forfeiture actions1 proceedings1 cases1 and matters1 a list of the statutes and regulations employed in each such action1 and publication of such actions once completed2 and2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking done at ,the ,hague1 ,may #ad1 #aied4 and inserting done at ,the ,hague1 ,may #ad1 #aied1 including the number1 commission status1 and readiness of any specialist military cultural property protection personnel in the active and reserve forces of the ,united ,states4 7f7 ,reporting on cultural heritage destruction ,the ,secretary1 to the extent practicable1 may include as part of the annual human rights country reports prepared pursuant to sections #aaf7;d7 and #ejb;,b7b7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baean and #bcjd7 particularly severe instances of cultural property destruction1 including the extent to which such destruction is widespread and systematic1 engaged in or tolerated by the government of that country or directed at ethnic and religious minorities or ,indigenous peoples by the government of that country4 #gjd4 ,mega-decade sports diplomacy 7a7 ,strategy submission 7#a7 ,initial strategy ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,educational and ,cultural ,affairs of the ,department shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a five-year sports diplomacy strategy to strategically leverage the major sporting events being hosted in the ,united ,states to enhance ,united ,states soft power1 diplomatic relationships1 and global leadership2 7#b7 ,subsequent strategy ,not later than five years after the date on which the initial strategy is submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,assistant ,secretary shall submit a subsequent five-year strategy in accordance with the requirements of this section4 7b7 ,strategy elements ,each strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a description of the ,department's diplomatic objectives and metrics of success related to the mega-decade of sports2 7#b7 a plan to partner with local host cities1 diaspora communities1 creatives1 athletes1 the sports industry1 private sector entities1 human rights organizations1 and civil society stakeholders to showcase ,united ,states national strengths and forge new diplomatic connections2 7#c7 a plan to coordinate internally in the ,department to leverage sporting events to advance diplomatic efforts1 including by-- 7,a7 integrating sports diplomacy into regional bureaus' bilateral engagements2 7,b7 incorporating sports into public diplomacy to reach new foreign audiences2 and 7,c7 leveraging sports diplomacy to advance commercial diplomacy4 7#d7 a plan to ensure expeditious and secure visa processing for athletes1 their families and staff1 and eligible international visitors1 including reducing appointment wait times2 7#e7 a description of the financial and personnel resources needed to implement the strategy2 7#f7 any plans to deploy domestic public diplomacy resources1 such as the ,cultural ,unit and ,foreign ,press ,center used during the #aihd ,olympic ,games1 to enable engagement with ,american culture and values2 7#g7 a requirement that each strategy be made publicly available on the website of the ,department not later than #ahj days after enactment1 and again #e years later2 and 7#h7 a requirement that the ,assistant ,secretary consult with the relevant congressional committees prior to submission and provide implementation updates every #ahj days through ,december #ca1 #bjcd4 7c7 ,implementation and office structure 7#a7 ,office establishment ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment1 the ,secretary shall rename the sports diplomacy division of the ,department as the ,office of ,sports ,diplomacy1 which shall report directly to the ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary for ,professional and ,cultural ,exchanges in the ,bureau of ,educational and ,cultural ,affairs of the ,department2 7#b7 ,office responsibilities ,the ,office of ,sports ,diplomacy shall manage sports diplomacy exchange programs and implement the strategy under subsection 7a71 including by-- 7,a7 coordinating implementation across relevant bureaus and offices2 7,b7 partnering with host cities to identify new avenues for foreign engagement2 7,c7 engaging diaspora communities to deepen people-to-people ties2 7,d7 collaborating with ,united ,states sports leagues1 athletes1 and the sports industry to expand sports diplomacy programs2 7,e7 working with host cities' international trade and tourism offices to expand commercial engagement2 7,f7 elevating ,american arts1 film1 and music to promote cultural connection with foreign visitors2 and 7,g7 coordinating with internal and interagency stakeholders to ensure efficient visa processing for athletes1 staff1 and foreign visitors4 7#c7 ,staffing requirement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment and through ,december #ca1 #bjcd1 the ,secretary shall assign not fewer than three additional full-time equivalent employees to the ,office of ,sports ,diplomacy to support the strategy's implementation4 ,these employees-- 7,a7 shall not be dual-hatted2 and 7,b7 may be assigned through mechanisms including-- 7i7 the use of existing flexible hiring authorities1 including ,domestic ,employees ,teleworking ,overseas2 and 7ii7 the realignment of existing personnel4 7d7 ,reporting requirement ,not later than one year after submission of the initial strategy1 and annually thereafter through ,december #ca1 #bjcd1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on progress toward achieving the objectives of this section4 7e7 ,definition ,in this section1 the terms mega-decade of sports and ,american decade of sports mean the major international sporting competitions hosted in the ,united ,states between #bjbd and #bjcd1 including-- 7#a7 the #bjbd ,copa ,america2 7#b7 the #bjbe ,,fifa ,club ,world ,cup2 7#c7 the #bjbf ,,fifa ,world ,cup2 7#d7 the #bjbh ,summer ,olympic and ,paralympic ,games2 7#e7 the #bjca ,men's and #bjcc ,women's ,rugby ,world ,cups2 and 7#f7 the #bjcd ,winter ,olympic and ,paralympic ,games4 #gje4 ,foreign relations exchange programs 7a7 ,authority ,the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,public ,diplomacy1 in consultation with the ,secretary1 may establish exchange programs under which officers or employees of the ,department1 including individuals appointed under title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and members of the ,foreign ,service 7as defined in section #ajc of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cijc771 may be assigned1 for not more than one year1 to a position with any foreign government or international entity that permits an employee to be assigned to a position with the ,department4 7b7 ,salary and benefits 7#a7 ,members of foreign service ,during a period in which a member of the ,foreign ,service is participating in an exchange program authorized pursuant to subsection 7a71 such member shall be entitled to the salary and benefits to which such member would receive but for the assignment under this section4 7#b7 ,non-foreign service employees of department ,an employee of the ,department other than a member of the ,foreign ,service participating in an exchange program authorized pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be treated in all respects as if detailed to an international organization pursuant to section #ccdc7;c7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,foreign participants ,the salary and benefits of an employee of a foreign government or international entity participating in an exchange program authorized pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be paid by such government or entity during the period in which such employee is participating in such program1 and shall not be reimbursed by the ,department4 7c7 ,non-,reciprocal assignment ,the ,under ,secretary may authorize a non-reciprocal assignment of personnel pursuant to this section1 with or without reimbursement from the foreign government or international entity for all or part of the salary and other expenses payable during such assignment1 if such is in the interests of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to authorize the appointment as an officer or employee of the ,united ,states of-- 7#a7 an individual whose allegiance is to any country1 government1 or foreign or international entity other than to the ,united ,states2 or 7#b7 an individual who has not met the requirements of sections #ccca1 #cccb1 #cccc1 and #gcaa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other provision of law concerning eligibility for appointment as1 and continuation of employment as1 an officer or employee of the ,united ,states4 #gjf4 ,foreign suppression of ,united ,states speech ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter for #b years1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,strategic ,communications in consultation with relevant agencies shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on-- 7#a7 transnational repression of speech in the ,united ,states2 7#b7 ,united ,states ,government responses to transnational repression of speech in the ,united ,states2 and 7#c7 recommendations on how to address transnational repression of speech4