22 USC 4852 - Diplomatic construction program

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Title II of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, referred to in subsec. (span), is title II of act Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 841, as added Aug. 24, 1982, Puspan. L. 97–241, title II, § 202(span), 96 Stat. 283, known as the Foreign Missions Act, which is classified principally to chapter 53 (§ 4301 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4301 of this title and Tables.

Amendments

2021—Subsec. (c)(2)(E). Puspan. L. 117–81 substituted “cumulatively over 3 years” for “in 3 years”.

2002—Subsec. (c)(2)(D). Puspan. L. 107–228 inserted “or at a United States diplomatic or consular establishment abroad” after “United States”.

1994—Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 103–236 substituted “Secretary of State” for “Assistant Secretary for Diplomatic Security”.

1991—Subsec. (a)(1). Puspan. L. 102–138, § 131(1), substituted “$10,000,000” for “$5,000,000”.

Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 102–138, § 131(2), amended par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (2) read as follows: “bid on a diplomatic construction or design project which involves physical or technical security, unless the project—

“(A) involves nonsophisticated, low-level technology, as determined by the Assistant Secretary for Diplomatic Security;

“(B) is for the design or construction of a facility that does not process or store classified material; and

“(C) does not exceed a total value of $500,000.”

1990—Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 101–246 amended par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (2) read as follows: “bid on a diplomatic construction or design project which involves physical or technical security.”

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1994 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. L. 103–236 applicable with respect to officials, offices, and bureaus of Department of State when executive orders, regulations, or departmental directives implementing the amendments by sections 161 and 162 of Puspan. L. 103–236 become effective, or 90 days after Apr. 30, 1994, whichever comes earlier, see section 161(span) of Puspan. L. 103–236, as amended, set out as a note under section 2651a of this title.

Construction of United States Embassy in Ottawa

Puspan. L. 101–246, title I, § 125, Fespan. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 27, provided that:

“Section 402(a) of the Diplomatic Security Act (22 U.S.C. 4852(a)) shall not apply to the construction or renovation of the United States Embassy in Ottawa, Canada.”