§3205. Definitions — Inbound Citations
50 U.S.C. § 3205
Cited by 27 provisions in release 119-102.
Citations to §3205(1)
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(a) In carrying out the Foreign Languages Program, the head of a covered element of the intelligence community may enter into one or more education partnership agreements with educational institutions in the United States in order to encourage and enhance the study in such educational institutions of foreign languages that are critical to the capability of the intelligence community to carry out the national security activities of the United States.
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(b) Under an educational partnership agreement entered into with an educational institution pursuant to this section, the head of a covered element of the intelligence community may provide the following assistance to the educational institution:(1) The loan of equipment and instructional materials of the element of the intelligence community to the educational institution for any purpose and duration that the head of the element considers appropriate.(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law relating to the transfer of surplus property, the transfer to the educational institution of any computer equipment, or other equipment, that is—(A) commonly used by educational institutions;(B) surplus to the needs of the element of the intelligence community; and(C) determined by the head of the element to be appropriate for support of such agreement.(3) The provision of dedicated personnel to the educational institution—(A) to teach courses in foreign languages that are critical to the capability of the intelligence community to carry out the national security activities of the United States; or(B) to assist in the development for the educational institution of courses and materials on such languages.(4) The involvement of faculty and students of the educational institution in research projects of the element of the intelligence community.(5) Cooperation with the educational institution in developing a program under which students receive academic credit at the educational institution for work on research projects of the element of the intelligence community.(6) The provision of academic and career advice and assistance to students of the educational institution.(7) The provision of cash awards and other items that the head of the element of the intelligence community considers appropriate.
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(a) Notwithstanding section 1342 of title 31 and subject to subsection (b), the Foreign Languages Program under section 3201 of this title shall include authority for the head of a covered element of the intelligence community to accept from any dedicated personnel voluntary services in support of the activities authorized by this part.
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(1) In accepting voluntary services from an individual under subsection (a), the head of a covered element of the intelligence community shall—(A) supervise the individual to the same extent as the head of the element would supervise a compensated employee of that element providing similar services; and(B) ensure that the individual is licensed, privileged, has appropriate educational or experiential credentials, or is otherwise qualified under applicable law or regulations to provide such services.
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(2) In accepting voluntary services from an individual under subsection (a), the head of a covered element of the intelligence community may not—(A) place the individual in a policymaking position, or other position performing inherently governmental functions; or(B) compensate the individual for the provision of such services.
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(c) The head of a covered element of the intelligence community may recruit and train individuals to provide voluntary services under subsection (a).
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(1) The head of a covered element of the intelligence community may reimburse an individual for incidental expenses incurred by the individual in providing voluntary services under subsection (a). The head of a covered element of the intelligence community shall determine which expenses are eligible for reimbursement under this subsection.
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(1) The head of a covered element of the intelligence community may install telephone lines and any necessary telecommunication equipment in the private residences of individuals who provide voluntary services under subsection (a).
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(2) The head of a covered element of the intelligence community may pay the charges incurred for the use of equipment installed under paragraph (1) for authorized purposes.
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(3) Notwithstanding section 1348 of title 31, the head of a covered element of the intelligence community may use appropriated funds or nonappropriated funds of the element in carrying out this subsection.
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(b) The head of each covered element of the intelligence community shall prescribe regulations to carry out sections 3202 and 3203 of this title with respect to that element including the following:(1) Procedures to be utilized for the acceptance of voluntary services under section 3203 of this title.(2) Procedures and requirements relating to the installation of equipment under section 3203(f) of this title.
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(1) The term “covered element of the intelligence community” means an element of the intelligence community that is not an element of the Department of Defense.
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(b) Beginning January 1, 2021, except as provided in subsection (c), a covered element of the intelligence community may not award a contract for a national security satellite if the satellite uses a star tracker that is not produced in the United States, including with respect to both the software and the hardware of the star tracker.
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(c) The head of a covered element of the intelligence community may waive the requirement under subsection (b) if, on a case-by-case basis, the head certifies in writing to the congressional intelligence committees that—(1) there is no available star tracker produced in the United States that meets the mission and design requirements of the national security satellite for which the star tracker will be used;(2) the cost of a star tracker produced in the United States is unreasonable, based on a market survey; or(3) such waiver is necessary for the national security interests of the United States based on an urgent and compelling need.
Citations to §3205(2)
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(a) In carrying out the Foreign Languages Program, the head of a covered element of the intelligence community may enter into one or more education partnership agreements with educational institutions in the United States in order to encourage and enhance the study in such educational institutions of foreign languages that are critical to the capability of the intelligence community to carry out the national security activities of the United States.
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(b) Under an educational partnership agreement entered into with an educational institution pursuant to this section, the head of a covered element of the intelligence community may provide the following assistance to the educational institution:(1) The loan of equipment and instructional materials of the element of the intelligence community to the educational institution for any purpose and duration that the head of the element considers appropriate.(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law relating to the transfer of surplus property, the transfer to the educational institution of any computer equipment, or other equipment, that is—(A) commonly used by educational institutions;(B) surplus to the needs of the element of the intelligence community; and(C) determined by the head of the element to be appropriate for support of such agreement.(3) The provision of dedicated personnel to the educational institution—(A) to teach courses in foreign languages that are critical to the capability of the intelligence community to carry out the national security activities of the United States; or(B) to assist in the development for the educational institution of courses and materials on such languages.(4) The involvement of faculty and students of the educational institution in research projects of the element of the intelligence community.(5) Cooperation with the educational institution in developing a program under which students receive academic credit at the educational institution for work on research projects of the element of the intelligence community.(6) The provision of academic and career advice and assistance to students of the educational institution.(7) The provision of cash awards and other items that the head of the element of the intelligence community considers appropriate.
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(1) The loan of equipment and instructional materials of the element of the intelligence community to the educational institution for any purpose and duration that the head of the element considers appropriate.
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(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law relating to the transfer of surplus property, the transfer to the educational institution of any computer equipment, or other equipment, that is—(A) commonly used by educational institutions;(B) surplus to the needs of the element of the intelligence community; and(C) determined by the head of the element to be appropriate for support of such agreement.
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(A) commonly used by educational institutions;
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(3) The provision of dedicated personnel to the educational institution—(A) to teach courses in foreign languages that are critical to the capability of the intelligence community to carry out the national security activities of the United States; or(B) to assist in the development for the educational institution of courses and materials on such languages.
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(B) to assist in the development for the educational institution of courses and materials on such languages.
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(4) The involvement of faculty and students of the educational institution in research projects of the element of the intelligence community.
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(5) Cooperation with the educational institution in developing a program under which students receive academic credit at the educational institution for work on research projects of the element of the intelligence community.
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(6) The provision of academic and career advice and assistance to students of the educational institution.
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(c) A qualifying research grant may be accepted under this section only from a Federal agency or from a corporation, fund, foundation, educational institution, or similar entity that is organized and operated primarily for scientific, literary, or educational purposes.
Citations to §3205(3)
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(3) The provision of dedicated personnel to the educational institution—(A) to teach courses in foreign languages that are critical to the capability of the intelligence community to carry out the national security activities of the United States; or(B) to assist in the development for the educational institution of courses and materials on such languages.
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(a) Notwithstanding section 1342 of title 31 and subject to subsection (b), the Foreign Languages Program under section 3201 of this title shall include authority for the head of a covered element of the intelligence community to accept from any dedicated personnel voluntary services in support of the activities authorized by this part.