Sec. 1257. Returning civic action teams to the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia
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Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on— the activities of civic action teams in the Republic of Palau under the Palau Compact of Free Association Act ( Public Law 99–658 ; 100 Stat. 3672); and the feasibility and advisability of restoring the presence of civic action teams in the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia, as authorized under the Compact of Free Association Act of 1985 ( Public Law 99–239 ; 99 Stat. 239) and the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003 ( Public Law 108–188 ; 117 Stat. 2720).
The report required by paragraph
(1)shall include the following: A description of existing operations conducted by civic action teams in the Republic of Palau. A description of the manner in which such operations— improve the quality of life of residents of the Republic of Palau; and advance the national security interests of the United States. An analysis of the manner in which the similar operations conducted by civic action teams in the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia could— improve the quality of life for residents of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia; and advance the national security interests of the United States. An assessment of the resources, personnel, and authorities necessary for restoring the presence of civic action teams in the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia. A timeline for restoring the presence of civic action teams in the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia, as the Secretary of Defense considers feasible and advisable. A description of any factor that may delay or prevent the restoration of such presence, including— any challenge to finding a suitable location to house the civic action team that may also— serve as a workplace; and store large construction equipment; and any other factor the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate. The estimated cost of implementing the plan. The Secretary shall build on the historic and close relationship between the United States and the Freely Associated States by examining opportunities to expand defense cooperation with the Freely Associated States, including by studying the feasibility and advisability of directing Department of Defense resources and personnel to provide to the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia construction support, infrastructure maintenance, and training in construction skills. In this section: The term appropriate committees of Congress means— the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. The term civic action team — means a designated force or unit of an active or reserve component of the United States Armed Forces that is organized, trained, and equipped to conduct civil-military operations in support of military objectives relating to the maintenance of stability within a host country; and includes any such force or unit that specializes in economic stability, infrastructure, public education, and public health. The term Freely Associated States means the following: The Republic of Palau. The Republic of the Marshall Islands. The Federated States of Micronesia.
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- To amend title 28, United States Code, with respect to the composition of, and places of holding court in, certain judicial districtsPublic Law 99–657
- To provide for the control and eradication of the brown tree snake on the island of Guam and the prevention of the introduction of the brown tree snake to other areas of the United States, and for other purposesPublic Law 108–384
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- Pub. L. 99-658
- Pub. L. 99-239
- 99 Stat. 239
- Pub. L. 108-188
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Sec. 1257
Returning civic action teams to the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia
Pub. L.Pub. L. 99-658
Pub. L.Pub. L. 99-239
Stat.99 Stat. 239
Pub. L.Pub. L. 108-188
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