Millennium Challenge Act of 2003
Public Law 108–199, as amended
Millennium Challenge Act of 2003
199
118–159
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Millennium Challenge Act of 2003
[(Title VI of Division D of Public Law 108–199, enacted January 23, 2004)]
[As Amended Through P.L. 118–159, Enacted December 23, 2024]
[Currency: This publication is a compilation of the text of Public Law 108–199. It was last amended by the public law listed in the As Amended Through note above and below at the bottom of each page of the pdf version and reflects current law through the date of the enactment of the public law listed at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/comps/]
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VI">TITLE VI—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE ACT OF 2003 </heading>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s601" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="601">SEC. 601. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7701">22 U.S.C. 7701 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SHORT TITLE. </heading>
<content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><inline style="-uslm-dtd:short-title">Millennium Challenge Act of 2003</inline></shortTitle>”.</content>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s602" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="602">SEC. 602. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7701">22 U.S.C. 7701</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PURPOSES. </heading>
<subsection role="undesignated-level" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The purposes of this title are—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s602/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to provide United States assistance for global development through the Millennium Challenge Corporation, as described in section 604; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s602/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to provide such assistance in a manner that promotes economic growth and the elimination of extreme poverty and strengthens good governance, economic freedom, and investments in people.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s603" role="definitions" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="603">SEC. 603. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7702">22 U.S.C. 7702</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEFINITIONS. </heading>
<subsection role="undesignated-level" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this title:</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s603/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate congressional committees.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s603/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on International Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s603/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s603/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Board.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Board</term>” means the Board of Directors of the Corporation established pursuant to section 604(c).</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s603/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Candidate country.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">candidate country</term>” means a country that meets the requirements of section 606.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s603/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Chief executive officer.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Chief Executive Officer</term>” means the chief executive officer of the Corporation appointed pursuant to section 604(b).</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s603/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compact.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Compact</term>” means a Millennium Challenge Compact described in section 609.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s603/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Corporation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Corporation</term>” means the Millennium Challenge Corporation established by section 604(a).</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s603/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligible country.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">eligible country</term>” means a candidate country that is determined, under section 607, to be an eligible country to receive assistance under section 605.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s603/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Investments in the people.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">investments in the people</term>” means government policies or programs of an eligible country that promote the health, education, and other factors which contribute to the well-being and productivity of their people, such as decent, affordable housing for all.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="604">SEC. 604. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7703">22 U.S.C. 7703</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ESTABLISHMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF THE MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is established in the executive branch a corporation to be known as the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Millennium Challenge Corporation</quotedText>” that shall be responsible for carrying out this title. The Corporation shall be a government corporation, as defined in section 103 of title 5, United States Code.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Chief Executive Officer.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There shall be in the Corporation a Chief Executive Officer who shall be responsible for the management of the Corporation.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appointment.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Chief Executive Officer shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interim ceo.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The members of the Board of Directors described in subsection (c)(3)(A) may designate by unanimous consent in writing an individual who is an officer within any Federal department or agency (and who has been appointed to such position by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate) to carry out the duties described in this subsection until the Chief Executive Officer is appointed pursuant to subparagraph (A).</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Relationship to board.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Chief Executive Officer shall report to and be under the direct authority of the Board.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compensation and rank.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/b/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Chief Executive Officer shall be compensated at the rate provided for level II of the Executive Schedule under section 5313 of title 5, United States Code, and shall have the equivalent rank of Deputy Secretary.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/b/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 5313 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:2em">Chief Executive Officer, Millennium Challenge Corporation.”</p></quotedContent>.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorities and duties.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Chief Executive Officer shall be responsible for the management of the Corporation and shall exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the Corporation.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority to appoint officers.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In consultation and with approval of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer shall appoint all officers of the Corporation.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Board of Directors.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There shall be in the Corporation a Board of Directors.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duties.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall perform the functions specified to be carried out by the Board in this title and may prescribe, amend, and repeal bylaws, rules, regulations, and procedures governing the manner in which the business of the Corporation may be conducted and in which the powers granted to it by law may be exercised.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Membership.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall consist of—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/c/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, and the United States Trade Representative; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/c/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">four other individuals with relevant international experience who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, of which—</chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/c/3/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">one individual should be appointed from among a list of individuals submitted by the majority leader of the House of Representatives;</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/c/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">one individual should be appointed from among a list of individuals submitted by the minority leader of the House of Representatives;</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/c/3/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">one individual should be appointed from among a list of individuals submitted by the majority leader of the Senate; and</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/c/3/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">one individual should be appointed from among a list of individuals submitted by the minority leader of the Senate.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Terms.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/c/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Officers of the federal government.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each member of the Board described in paragraph (3)(A) shall serve for a term that is concurrent with the term of service of the individual's position as an officer within the other Federal department or agency.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/c/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other members.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each member of the Board described in paragraph (3)(B)—</chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/c/4/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall be appointed for a term of 3 years;</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/c/4/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may be reappointed for a term of an additional 2 years; and</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/c/4/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">may continue to serve in each such appointment until the earlier of—</chapeau>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/c/4/B/iii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date on which his or her successor is appointed; or</content>
</subclause>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/c/4/B/iii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date that is 1 year after the expiration of his or her appointment or reappointment, as the case may be.</content>
</subclause>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/c/4/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Vacancies.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A vacancy in the Board shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/c/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Chairperson.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There shall be a Chairperson of the Board. The Secretary of State shall serve as the Chairperson.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/c/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Quorum.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum, which, except with respect to a meeting of the Board during the 135-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, shall include at least one member of the Board described in paragraph (3)(B).</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/c/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Meetings.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall meet at the call of the Chairperson.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/c/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compensation.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/c/8/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Officers of the federal government.—</heading>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/c/8/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A member of the Board described in paragraph (3)(A) may not receive additional pay, allowances, or benefits by reason of the member's service on the Board.</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/c/8/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Travel expenses.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each such member of the Board shall receive travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with applicable provisions under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/c/8/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other members.—</heading>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/c/8/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in clause (ii), a member of the Board described in paragraph (3)(B)—</chapeau>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/c/8/B/i/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall be paid compensation out of funds made available for the purposes of this title at the daily equivalent of the highest rate payable under section 5332 of title 5, United States Code, for each day (including travel time) during which the member is engaged in the actual performance of duties as a member of the Board; and</content>
</subclause>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/c/8/B/i/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">while away from the member's home or regular place of business on necessary travel in the actual performance of duties as a member of the Board, shall be paid per diem, travel, and transportation expenses in the same manner as is provided under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code.</content>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s604/c/8/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A member of the Board may not be paid compensation under clause (i)(II) for more than 90 days in any calendar year.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s605" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="605">SEC. 605. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7704">22 U.S.C. 7704</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORIZATION OF ASSISTANCE. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s605/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assistance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law (other than a provision of this title), the Board, acting through the Chief Executive Officer, is authorized to provide assistance under this section for each country that enters into a Millennium Challenge Compact with the United States pursuant to section 609 to support policies and programs that advance the progress of the country in achieving lasting economic growth and poverty reduction and are in furtherance of the purposes of this title.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s605/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form of Assistance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Assistance under this section may be provided in the form of grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts to or with eligible entities described in subsection (c). Assistance under this section may not be provided in the form of loans.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s605/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligible Entities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An eligible entity referred to in subsection (b) is—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s605/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the national government of the eligible country;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s605/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">regional or local governmental units of the country; or</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s605/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a nongovernmental organization or a private entity.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s605/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Chief Executive Officer, in consultation with the Board and working with eligible countries selected by the Board for negotiation of Compacts, should develop and recommend procedures for considering solicited and unsolicited proposals in Compacts prior to an approval of the Compacts by the Board.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s605/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitations.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s605/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibition on military assistance and training.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Assistance under this section may not include military assistance or military training for a country.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s605/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibition on assistance relating to united states job loss or production displacement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Assistance under this section may not be provided for any project that is likely to cause a substantial loss of United States jobs or a substantial displacement of United States production.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s605/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibition on assistance relating to environmental, health, or safety hazards.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Assistance under this section may not be provided for any project that is likely to cause a significant environmental, health, or safety hazard.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s605/e/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibition on use of funds for abortions and involuntary sterilizations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The prohibitions on use of funds contained in paragraphs (1) through (3) of section 104(f) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151b(f)(1)–(3)) 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 part I of such Act. The prohibition on use of funds contained in any provision of law comparable to the eleventh and fourteenth provisos under the heading “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Child Survival and Health Programs Fund</quotedText>” of division E of Public Law 108–7 (117 Stat. 162) shall apply to funds made available to carry out this section for fiscal year 2004.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s605/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The provision of assistance under this section shall be coordinated with other United States foreign assistance programs.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s606" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="606">SEC. 606. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7705">22 U.S.C. 7705</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CANDIDATE COUNTRIES. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s606/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A country shall be a candidate country for purposes of eligibility to receive assistance under section 605 if—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s606/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the per capita income of the country in a fiscal year is equal to or less than the World Bank threshold for initiating the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development graduation process for the fiscal year; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s606/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">subject to subsection (b), the country is not ineligible to receive United States economic assistance under part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.) by reason of the application of any provision of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 or any other provision of law.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s606/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of Construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the purposes of determining whether a country is eligible, pursuant to subsection (a)(2), to receive assistance under section 605, the exercise by the President, the Secretary of State, or any other officer or employee of the United States Government of any waiver or suspension of any provision of law referred to in subsection (a)(2), and notification to the appropriate congressional committees in accordance with such provision of law, shall be construed as satisfying the requirements under subsection (a).</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s606/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determination by the Board.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall determine whether a country is a candidate country for purposes of this section.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s607" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="607">SEC. 607. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7706">22 U.S.C. 7706</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s607/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determination by the Board.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall determine whether a candidate country is an eligible country for purposes of this section. Such determination shall be based, to the maximum extent possible, upon objective and quantifiable indicators of a country's demonstrated commitment to the criteria in subsection (b), and shall, where appropriate, take into account and assess the role of women and girls. A determination whether a country is eligible for a subsequent, non-concurrent Millennium Challenge Compact shall also be based, to the extent practicable, on significantly improved performance across the criteria in subsection (b) that, at a minimum, are relevant to the preceding Compact, compared to the country’s performance with respect to such criteria when selected for such preceding Compact.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s607/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Criteria.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A candidate country should be considered to be an eligible country for purposes of this section if the Board determines that the country has demonstrated a commitment to—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s607/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">just and democratic governance, including a demonstrated commitment to—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s607/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promote political pluralism, equality, and the rule of law;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s607/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">respect human and civil rights, including the rights of people with disabilities;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s607/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">protect private property rights;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s607/b/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">encourage transparency and accountability of government; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s607/b/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">combat corruption; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s607/b/1/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the quality of the civil society enabling environment;</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s607/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">economic freedom, including a demonstrated commitment to economic policies that—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s607/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">encourage citizens and firms to participate in global trade and international capital markets;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s607/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promote private sector growth;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s607/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">strengthen market forces in the economy; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s607/b/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">respect worker rights, including the right to form labor unions; and</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s607/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">investments in the people of such country, particularly women and children, including programs that—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s607/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promote broad-based primary education;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s607/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">strengthen and build capacity to provide quality public health and reduce child mortality; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s607/b/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promote the protection of biodiversity and the transparent and sustainable management and use of natural resources.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s607/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Selection by the Board.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s607/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">At the time the Board determines eligible countries under this section for a fiscal year, the Board shall select those eligible countries with respect to which the United States will initially seek to enter into a Millennium Challenge Compact pursuant to section 609.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s607/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Factors.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In selecting eligible countries under paragraph (1), the Board shall prioritize need and impact by considering the following factors:</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s607/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The extent to which the country clearly meets or exceeds the eligibility criteria.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s607/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The opportunity to reduce poverty and generate economic growth in the country.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s607/c/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The availability of amounts to carry out this title.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s607/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reporting on Treatment of Civil Society.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the 7-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this subsection, before the Board selects an eligible country for a Compact under subsection (c), the Corporation shall provide information to the Board regarding the country’s treatment of civil society, including classified information, as appropriate. The information shall include an assessment and analysis of factors including—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s607/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any relevant laws governing the formation or establishment of a civil society organization, particularly laws intended to curb the activities of foreign civil society organizations;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s607/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any relevant laws governing the operations of a civil society organization, particularly those laws seeking to define or otherwise regulate the actions of foreign civil society organizations;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s607/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">laws relating to the legal status of civil society organizations, including laws which effectively discriminate against foreign civil society organizations as compared to similarly situated domestic organizations;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s607/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">laws regulating the freedom of expression and peaceful assembly; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s607/d/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">laws regulating the usage of the Internet, particularly by foreign civil society organizations.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s607/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment of Criteria and Methodology.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The criteria and methodology submitted by the Board to Congress and published in the Federal Register under section 608(b)(2) with respect to a fiscal year shall remain fixed for purposes of eligibility determinations for such year.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s607/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Modification of Criteria and Methodology.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">As appropriate, the Board, acting through the Chief Executive Officer, shall review the eligibility criteria and methodology and modify such criteria and methodology in subsequent years consistent with section 608(b).</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s608" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="608">SEC. 608. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7707">22 U.S.C. 7707</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CONGRESSIONAL AND PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF CANDIDATE COUNTRIES, ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, AND ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s608/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Identification of Candidate Countries.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days prior to the date on which the Board determines eligible countries under section 607 for a fiscal year, the Chief Executive Officer—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s608/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall prepare and submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains a list of all candidate countries identified under section 606, and all countries that would be candidate countries if the countries met the requirement contained in section 606(a)(2), for the fiscal year; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s608/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall publish in the Federal Register the information contained in the report described in paragraph (1).</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s608/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Identification of Eligibility Criteria and Methodology.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days prior to the date on which the Board determines eligible countries under section 607 for a fiscal year, the Chief Executive Officer—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s608/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall prepare and submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains a list of the criteria and methodology described in subsections (a) and (b) of section 607 that will be used to determine eligibility for each candidate country identified under subsection (a);</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s608/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall publish in the Federal Register the information contained in the report described in paragraph (1); and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s608/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may conduct one or more public hearings on the eligibility criteria and methodology.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s608/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public Comment and Congressional Consultation.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s608/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public comment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Chief Executive Officer shall, for the 30-day period beginning on the date of publication in the Federal Register of the information contained in the report described in subsection (b)(1), accept public comment and consider such comment for purposes of determining eligible countries under section 607.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s608/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Congressional consultation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Chief Executive Officer shall consult with the appropriate congressional committees on the extent to which the candidate countries meet the criteria described in section 607(b).</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s608/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Identification of Eligible Countries.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 5 days after the date on which the Board determines eligible countries under section 607 for a fiscal year, the Chief Executive Officer—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s608/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall prepare and submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains a list of all such eligible countries, an identification of those countries on such list with respect to which the Board will seek to enter into a Compact under section 609, and a justification for such eligibility determination and selection for Compact negotiation; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s608/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall publish in the Federal Register the information contained in the report described in paragraph (1).</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s609" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="609">SEC. 609. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7708">22 U.S.C. 7708</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE COMPACT. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s609/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compact.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board, acting through the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, may provide assistance for an eligible country only if the country enters into an agreement with the United States, to be known as a “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Millennium Challenge Compact</quotedText>”, that establishes a multi-year plan for achieving shared development objectives in furtherance of the purposes of this title.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s609/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s609/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Compact should take into account the national development strategy of the eligible country and shall contain—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s609/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the specific objectives that the country and the United States expect to achieve during the term of the Compact;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s609/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the responsibilities of the country and the United States in the achievement of such objectives;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s609/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">regular benchmarks to measure, where appropriate, progress toward achieving such objectives;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s609/b/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an identification of the intended beneficiaries, disaggregated by income level, gender, and age, to the maximum extent practicable;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s609/b/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a multi-year financial plan, including the estimated amount of contributions by the Corporation and the country and proposed mechanisms to implement the plan and provide oversight, that describes how the requirements of subparagraphs (A) through (D) will be met, including identifying the role of civil society in the achievement of such requirements;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s609/b/1/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">where appropriate, a description of the current and potential participation of other donors in the achievement of such objectives;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s609/b/1/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a plan to ensure appropriate fiscal accountability for the use of assistance provided under section 605;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s609/b/1/H" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">where appropriate, a process or processes for consideration of solicited proposals under the Compact as well as a process for consideration of unsolicited proposals by the Corporation and national, regional, or local units of government;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s609/b/1/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a requirement that open, fair, and competitive procedures are used in a transparent manner in the administration of grants or cooperative agreements or the procurement of goods and services for the accomplishment of objectives under the Compact;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s609/b/1/J" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">(J) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the strategy of the eligible country to sustain progress made toward achieving such objectives after expiration of the Compact; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s609/b/1/K" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="K">(K) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the role of the United States Agency for International Development in any design, implementation, and monitoring of programs and activities funded under the Compact.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s609/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Country contributions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In addition to the elements described in subparagraphs (A) through (K) of paragraph (1), the Compact shall identify a contribution, as appropriate, from the country relative to its national budget, taking into account the prevailing economic conditions, toward meeting the objectives of the Compact. Any such contribution should be in addition to government spending allocated for such purposes in the country's budget for the year immediately preceding the establishment of the Compact and should continue for the duration of the Compact.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s609/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">national development strategy</term>” means any strategy to achieve market-driven economic growth and eliminate extreme poverty that has been developed by the government of the country in consultation with a wide variety of civic participation, including nongovernmental organizations, private and voluntary organizations, academia, women's and student organizations, local trade and labor unions, and the business community.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s609/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional Provision Relating to Prohibition on Taxation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In addition to the elements described in subsection (c), 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 country.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s609/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Local Input.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In entering into a Compact, the United States shall seek to ensure that the government of an eligible country—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s609/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">takes into account the local-level perspectives of the rural and urban poor, including women, in the eligible country; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s609/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">consults with private and voluntary organizations, the business community, and other donors in the eligible country.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s609/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">During any discussions with a country for the purpose of entering into a Compact with the country, officials of the Corporation participating in such discussions shall, at a minimum, consult with appropriate officials of the United States Agency for International Development, particularly with those officials responsible for the appropriate region or country on development issues related to the Compact.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s609/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination With Other Donors.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To the maximum extent feasible, activities undertaken to achieve the objectives of the Compact shall be undertaken in coordination with the assistance activities of other donors.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s609/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assistance for Development of Compact.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding subsection (a), the Chief Executive Officer may enter into contracts or make grants for any eligible country for the purpose of facilitating the development and implementation of the Compact between the United States and the country.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s609/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement for Approval by the Board.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each Compact shall be approved by the Board before the United States enters into the Compact.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s609/i" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Increase or Extension of Assistance Under a Compact.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 15 days after making a determination to increase or extend assistance under a Compact with an eligible country, the Board, acting through the Chief Executive Officer—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s609/i/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">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 Compact; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s609/i/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall publish a detailed summary, full text, and justification of the proposed increase in or extension of assistance under the Compact in the Federal Register and on the Internet website of the Corporation.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s609/j" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="j">(j) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duration of Compact.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The duration of a Compact shall not exceed 5 years.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s609/k" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="k">(k) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Concurrent Compacts.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">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 in accordance with the requirements of this title if—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s609/k/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">one or both of the Compacts are or will be for purposes of regional economic integration, increased regional trade, or cross-border collaborations; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s609/k/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Board determines that the country is making considerable and demonstrable progress in implementing the terms of the existing Compact and supplementary agreements thereto.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s609/l" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="l">(l) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Subsequent Compacts.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text"> An eligible country and the United States may enter into one or more subsequent Compacts in accordance with the requirements of this title after the expiration of the existing Compact.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s610" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="610">SEC. 610. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7709">22 U.S.C. 7709</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CONGRESSIONAL AND PUBLIC NOTIFICATION. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s610/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Congressional Consultations and Notifications.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s610/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board, acting through the Chief Executive Officer, shall consult with and notify the appropriate congressional committees not later than 15 days before taking any of the actions described in paragraph (2).</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s610/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Actions described.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The actions described in this paragraph are—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s610/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">providing assistance for an eligible country under section 609(g);</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s610/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">commencing negotiations with an eligible country to provide assistance for—</chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s610/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a Compact under section 605; or</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s610/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an agreement under section 616;</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s610/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">signing such a Compact or agreement; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s610/a/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">terminating assistance under such a Compact or agreement.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s610/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Economic justification.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any notification relating to the intent to negotiate or sign a Compact shall include a report describing the projected economic justification for the Compact, including, as applicable—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s610/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the expected economic rate of return of the Compact;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s610/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a cost-benefit analysis of the Compact;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s610/a/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the impact on beneficiary populations;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s610/a/3/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the likelihood that the investment will catalyze private sector investments; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s610/a/3/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other applicable economic factors that justify each project to be funded under such a Compact to the extent practicable and appropriate.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s610/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Risk management plan.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days before signing each concurrent Compact, as authorized under section 609, the Board, acting through the Chief Executive Officer, shall consult with and provide to the appropriate congressional committees—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s610/a/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment and, as appropriate, the identification of potential measures to mitigate risks, of—</chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s610/a/4/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the countries’ commitment to regional integration and cross-border cooperation and capacity to carry out commitments;</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s610/a/4/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">political and policy risks, including risks that could affect country eligibility;</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s610/a/4/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">risks associated with realizing economic returns;</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s610/a/4/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">time and completion risks; and</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s610/a/4/A/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">cost and financial risks; and</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s610/a/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment of measures to be taken to mitigate any identified risks, including—</chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s610/a/4/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">securing other potential donors to finance projects or parts of projects as needed; and</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s610/a/4/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">partnering with regional organizations to support and oversee effective cross-border cooperation.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s610/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Congressional and Public Notification After Entering Into a Compact.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 10 days after entering into a Compact with an eligible country, the Board, acting through the Chief Executive Officer, shall—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s610/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">publish the text of the Compact on the website of the Corporation;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s610/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide the appropriate congressional committees with a detailed summary of the Compact and, upon request, the text of the Compact; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s610/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">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 of the Corporation.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s611" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="611">SEC. 611. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7710">22 U.S.C. 7710</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION OF ASSISTANCE. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s611/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Suspension and Termination of Assistance.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">After consultation with the Board, the Chief Executive Officer may suspend or terminate assistance in whole or in part for a country or entity under section 605 if the Chief Executive Officer determines that—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s611/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the country or entity is engaged in activities which are contrary to the national security interests of the United States;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s611/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the country or entity has engaged in a pattern of actions inconsistent with the criteria used to determine the eligibility of the country or entity, as the case may be; or</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s611/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the country or entity has failed to adhere to its responsibilities under the Compact.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s611/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reinstatement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Chief Executive Officer may reinstate assistance for a country or entity under section 605 only if the Chief Executive Officer determines that the country or entity has demonstrated a commitment to correcting each condition for which assistance was suspended or terminated under subsection (a).</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s611/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Congressional Notification.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 3 days after the date on which the Chief Executive Officer suspends or terminates assistance under subsection (a) for a country or entity, or reinstates assistance under subsection (b) for a country or entity, the Chief Executive Officer shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains the determination of the Chief Executive Officer under subsection (a) or subsection (b), as the case may be.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s611/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of Construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The authority to suspend or terminate assistance under this section includes the authority to suspend or terminate obligations and sub-obligations.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s612" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="612">SEC. 612. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7711">22 U.S.C. 7711</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DISCLOSURE. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s612/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement for Timely Disclosure.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the last day of each fiscal quarter, the Corporation shall make available to the public the following information:</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s612/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For assistance provided under section 605—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s612/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the name of each entity to which assistance is provided;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s612/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount of assistance provided to the entity; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s612/a/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the program or project, including—</chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s612/a/1/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of whether the program or project was solicited or unsolicited; and</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s612/a/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a detailed description of the objectives and measures for results of the program or project.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s612/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For funds allocated or transferred under section 619(b)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s612/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the name of each United States Government agency to which such funds are transferred or allocated;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s612/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount of funds transferred or allocated to such agency; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s612/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the program or project to be carried out by such agency with such funds.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s612/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Dissemination.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board, acting through the Chief Executive Officer, shall make the information required to be disclosed under subsection (a) available to the public—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s612/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by publishing it on the website of the Corporation;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s612/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by providing notice of the availability of such information in the Federal Register; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s612/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by any other methods that the Board determines to be appropriate.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s613" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="613">SEC. 613. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7712">22 U.S.C. 7712</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ANNUAL REPORT. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s613/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than the third Friday of December of each year, the Chief Executive Officer shall submit a report to Congress describing the assistance provided pursuant to section 605 during the most recently concluded fiscal year.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s613/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report shall include the following:</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s613/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amount of obligations and expenditures for assistance provided to each eligible country during the prior fiscal year.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s613/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each eligible country, an assessment of—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s613/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the progress made during each year by the country toward achieving the objectives set out in any Compact entered into by the country; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s613/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the extent to which assistance provided under section 605 has been effective in helping the country to achieve such objectives.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s613/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the coordination of assistance provided under section 605 with other United States foreign assistance and related trade policies.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s613/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the coordination of assistance provided under section 605 with assistance provided by other donor countries.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s613/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other information the President considers relevant with respect to assistance provided under section 605.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s614" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="614">SEC. 614. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7713">22 U.S.C. 7713</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">POWERS OF THE CORPORATION; RELATED PROVISIONS. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s614/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Powers.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Corporation—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s614/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall have perpetual succession unless dissolved by a law enacted after the date of the enactment of this Act;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s614/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may adopt, alter, and use a seal, which shall be judicially noticed;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s614/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may make and perform such contracts, grants, and other agreements with any person or government however designated and wherever situated, as may be necessary for carrying out the functions of the Corporation;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s614/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may determine and prescribe the manner in which its obligations shall be incurred and its expenses allowed and paid, including expenses for representation;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s614/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may lease, purchase, or otherwise acquire, improve, and use such real property wherever situated, as may be necessary for carrying out the functions of the Corporation;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s614/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may accept cash gifts or donations of services or of property (real, personal, or mixed), tangible or intangible, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this title;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s614/a/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may use the United States mails in the same manner and on the same conditions as the executive departments;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s614/a/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may contract with individuals for personal services, who shall not be considered Federal employees for any provision of law administered by the Office of Personnel Management;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s614/a/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may hire or obtain passenger motor vehicles; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s614/a/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall have such other powers as may be necessary and incident to carrying out this title.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s614/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Principal Office.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Corporation shall maintain its principal office in the metropolitan area of Washington, District of Columbia.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s614/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Positions With Foreign Governments.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">When approved by the Chief Executive Officer, for purposes of implementing a Compact, employees of the Corporation (including individuals detailed to the Corporation) may accept and hold offices or positions to which no compensation is attached with governments or governmental agencies of foreign countries or with international organizations.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s614/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other Authorities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except to the extent inconsistent with the provisions of this title, the administrative authorities contained in the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a et seq.) and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.) shall apply to the implementation of this title to the same extent and in the same manner as such authorities apply to the implementation of those Acts.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s614/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability of Government Corporation Control Act.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s614/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Corporation shall be subject to chapter 91 of subtitle VI of title 31, United States Code, except that the Corporation shall not be authorized to issue obligations or offer obligations to the public.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s614/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9101(3) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="Q">“(Q) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Millennium Challenge Corporation.”</content>
</subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s614/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inspector General.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s614/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Inspector General of the United States Agency for International Development shall serve as Inspector General of the Corporation, and, in acting in such capacity, may conduct reviews, investigations, and inspections of all aspects of the operations and activities of the Corporation.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s614/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority of the board.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out the responsibilities under this subsection, the Inspector General shall report to and be under the general supervision of the Board.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s614/f/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reimbursement and authorization of services.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s614/f/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reimbursement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Corporation shall reimburse the United States Agency for International Development for all expenses incurred by the Inspector General in connection with the Inspector General's responsibilities under this subsection.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s614/f/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization for services.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the amount authorized to be appropriated under section 619(a) for a fiscal year, up to $5,000,000 is authorized to be made available to the Inspector General of the United States Agency for International Development to conduct reviews, investigations, and inspections of operations and activities of the Corporation.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s614/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special Assistance.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s614/g/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Chief Executive Officer is authorized to contract with any nongovernmental organization (including a university, independent foundation, or other organization) in the United States or in a candidate country, and, where appropriate, directly with a governmental agency of any such country, that is undertaking research aimed at improving data related to eligibility criteria under this title with respect to the country.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s614/g/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the amount authorized to be appropriated under section 619(a) for a fiscal year, up to $5,000,000 is authorized to be made available to carry out paragraph (1).</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s615" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="615">SEC. 615. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7714">22 U.S.C. 7714</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COORDINATION WITH UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s615/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement for Coordination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Chief Executive Officer shall consult with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development in order to coordinate the activities of the Corporation with the activities of the Agency.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s615/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">USAID Programs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development shall seek to ensure that appropriate programs of the Agency play a primary role in preparing candidate countries to become eligible countries.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s616" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="616">SEC. 616. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7715">22 U.S.C. 7715</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ASSISTANCE TO CERTAIN CANDIDATE COUNTRIES. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s616/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board, acting through the Chief Executive Officer, is authorized to provide assistance to a candidate country described in subsection (b) for the purpose of assisting such country to become an eligible country.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s616/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Candidate Country Described.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A candidate country referred to in subsection (a) is a candidate country that—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s616/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">satisfies the requirements contained in section 606(a); and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s616/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">demonstrates a significant commitment to meet the requirements of section 607(b) but fails to meet such requirements (including by reason of the absence or unreliability of data).</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s616/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administration.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Assistance under this section may be provided through the United States Agency for International Development.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s616/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s616/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not more than 10 percent of the amounts made available to carry out this Act for a fiscal year may be made available to carry out this section.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s616/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Restriction relating to assistance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">None of the funds authorized to carry out the purposes of this Act shall be available for assistance under this section to a country that does not qualify as a candidate country under section 606 for the fiscal year during which such assistance is provided.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s617" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="617">SEC. 617. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7716">22 U.S.C. 7716</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GENERAL PERSONNEL AUTHORITIES. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s617/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Detail of Personnel.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon request of the Chief Executive Officer, the head of an agency may detail any employee of such agency to the Corporation on a reimbursable basis. Any employee so detailed remains, for the purpose of preserving such employee's allowances, privileges, rights, seniority, and other benefits, an employee of the agency from which detailed.</content>
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<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s617/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reemployment Rights.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s617/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An employee of an agency who is serving under a career or career conditional appointment (or the equivalent), and who, with the consent of the head of such agency, transfers to the Corporation, is entitled to be reemployed in such employee's former position or a position of like seniority, status, and pay in such agency, if such employee—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s617/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is separated from the Corporation for any reason, other than misconduct, neglect of duty, or malfeasance; and</content>
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<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s617/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">applies for reemployment not later than 90 days after the date of separation from the Corporation.</content>
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</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s617/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Specific rights.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An employee who satisfies paragraph (1) is entitled to be reemployed (in accordance with such paragraph) within 30 days after applying for reemployment and, on reemployment, is entitled to at least the rate of basic pay to which such employee would have been entitled had such employee never transferred.</content>
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</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s617/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Hiring Authority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of persons employed by the Corporation, not to exceed 30 persons may be appointed, compensated, or removed without regard to the civil service laws and regulations.</content>
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<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s617/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Basic Pay.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Chief Executive Officer may fix the rate of basic pay of employees of the Corporation without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 of title 5, United States Code (relating to the classification of positions), subchapter III of chapter 53 of such title (relating to General Schedule pay rates), except that no employee of the Corporation may receive a rate of basic pay that exceeds the rate for level II of the Executive Schedule under section 5313 of such title.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s617/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s617/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">agency</term>” means an executive agency, as defined by section 105 of title 5, United States Code; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s617/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">detail</term>” means the assignment or loan of an employee, without a change of position, from the agency by which such employee is employed to the Corporation.</content>
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</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s618" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="618">SEC. 618. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7717">22 U.S.C. 7717</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PERSONNEL OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s618/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assignment to United States Embassies.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An employee of the Corporation, including an individual detailed to or contracted by the Corporation, may be assigned to a United States diplomatic mission or consular post or a United States Agency for International Development field mission.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s618/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Privileges and Immunities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of State shall seek to ensure that an employee of the Corporation, including an individual detailed to or contracted by the Corporation, and the members of the family of such employee, while the employee is performing duties in any country or place outside the United States, enjoy the privileges and immunities that are enjoyed by a member of the Foreign Service, or the family of a member of the Foreign Service, as appropriate, of comparable rank and salary of such employee, if such employee or a member of the family of such employee is not a national of or permanently resident in such country or place.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s618/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Responsibility of Chief of Mission.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An employee of the Corporation, including an individual detailed to or contracted by the Corporation, and a member of the family of such employee, shall be subject to section 207 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 3927) in the same manner as United States Government employees while the employee is performing duties in any country or place outside the United States if such employee or member of the family of such employee is not a national of or permanently resident in such country or place.</content>
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</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s619" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="619">SEC. 619. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7718">22 U.S.C. 7718</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s619/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Appropriations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2004 and 2005.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s619/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Allocation of Funds.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s619/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Corporation may allocate or transfer to any agency of the United States Government any of the funds available for carrying out this title. Such funds shall be available for obligation and expenditure for the purposes for which the funds were authorized, in accordance with authority granted in this title or under authority governing the activities of the United States Government agency to which such funds are allocated or transferred.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/108/199/tVI/s619/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Corporation shall notify the appropriate congressional committees not less than 15 days prior to an allocation or transfer of funds pursuant to paragraph (1).</chapeau>
<subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease2" role="undesignated-level" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This division<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="IDB1027DC2A73943119E0678BA56705437" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">1</ref> may be cited as the “<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2004</shortTitle>”.</content><footnote id="IDB1027DC2A73943119E0678BA56705437" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">1</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Note that the short title that appears at the end of division D (shown above) is <i style="-uslm-dtd:italic">not</i> considered as being part of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003.</p></footnote>
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</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>