§7516 — Title 22 Foreign Relations and Intercourse | U.S. Code

Summary

The same administrative rules that cover U.S. economic aid under certain parts of the Foreign Assistance Act must be used for this aid too, unless they conflict with rules here. The President should try to hire and give contracts or grants to Afghan‑Americans who have the right skills. The President should also encourage U.S. businesses to donate extra or outdated manufacturing equipment for rebuilding Afghanistan, and use research and experts from U.S. colleges, especially for farming and rural work. Up to 7 percent of the money each year can pay federal agencies’ administrative costs. The Comptroller General will watch the aid, and the USAID Inspector General will audit and inspect how the funds are spent. When possible, the aid should go directly to the Government of Afghanistan or its ministries.

Title 22, §7516

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(a)Except to the extent inconsistent with the provisions of this subchapter, the administrative authorities under chapters 1 and 2 of part III of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 [22 U.S.C. 2351 et seq., 2381 et seq.] shall apply to the provision of assistance under this subchapter to the same extent and in the same manner as such authorities apply to the provision of economic assistance under part I of such Act [22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.].

(b)In providing assistance authorized by this subchapter, the President should—

(1)maximize the use, to the extent feasible, of the services of Afghan-Americans who have expertise in the areas for which assistance is authorized by this subchapter; and

(2)in the awarding of contracts and grants to implement activities authorized under this subchapter, encourage the participation of such Afghan-Americans (including organizations employing a significant number of such Afghan-Americans).

(c)In providing assistance authorized by this subchapter, the President, to the maximum extent practicable, should—

(1)encourage the donation of appropriate excess or obsolete manufacturing and related equipment by United States businesses (including small businesses) for the reconstruction of Afghanistan; and

(2)utilize research conducted by United States colleges and universities and the technical expertise of professionals within those institutions, particularly in the areas of agriculture and rural development.

(d)Of the funds made available to carry out the purposes of assistance authorized by this subchapter in any fiscal year, up to 7 percent may be used for administrative expenses of Federal departments and agencies in connection with the provision of such assistance.

(e)(1)The Comptroller General shall monitor the provision of assistance under this subchapter.

(2)The Inspector General of the United States Agency for International Development shall conduct audits, inspections, and other activities, as appropriate, associated with the expenditure of the funds to carry out this subchapter.

(f)To the maximum extent practicable, assistance authorized under this subchapter should be provided directly to the Government of Afghanistan (including any appropriate ministry thereof).

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 87–195, Sept. 4, 1961, 75 Stat. 424. Part I of the Act is classified generally to subchapter I (§ 2151 et seq.) of chapter 32 of this title. Chapters 1 and 2 of part III of the Act are classified generally to parts I (§ 2351 et seq.) and II (§ 2381 et seq.), respectively, of subchapter III of chapter 32 of this title. For provisions deeming references to subchapter I to include parts IV (§ 2346 et seq.), VI (§ 2348 et seq.), and VIII (§ 2349aa et seq.) of subchapter II of chapter 32, see section 202(b) of Pub. L. 92–226, set out as a note under section 2346 of this title, and section 2348c and 2349aa–5 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see

Short Title

note set out under section 2151 of this title and Tables.

§7516 Administrative provisions