§ 6203. Establishment of the Chief Executive Officer of the United States Agency for Global Media

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1. 1994

   United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994

   Pub. L. 103–236 title III § 304 · 108 Stat. 382

   Enacted · 22 U.S.C. § 6203

   Pub. L. 103–236, title III, § 304, Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 434

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Pub. L. 103–236, title III, § 304, Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 434

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   SEC. 304. ESTABLISHMENT OF BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS. (a) Establishment.— There is hereby established within the United States Information Agency a Broadcasting Board of Governors (hereafter in this title referred to as the “Board”). (b) Composition of the Board.— (1) The Board shall consist of 9 members, as follows: (A) 8 voting members who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (B) The Director of the United States Information Agency who shall also be a voting member. (2) The President shall designate one member (other than the Director of the United States Information Agency) as Chairman of the Board. (3) Exclusive of the Director of the United States Information Agency, not more than 4 of the members of the Board appointed by the President shall be of the same political party. (c) Term of Office.— The term of office of each member of the Board shall be three years, except that the Director of the United States Information Agency shall remain a member of the Board during the Director’s term of service. Of the other 8 voting members, the initial terms of office of two members shall be one year, and the initial terms of office of 3 other members shall be two years, as determined by the President. The President shall appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, Board members to fill vacancies occurring prior to the expiration of a term, in which case the members so appointed shall serve for the remainder of such term. Any member whose term has expired may serve until a successor has been appointed and qualified. When there is no Director of the United States Information Agency, the acting Director of the agency shall serve as a member of the Board until a Director is appointed. (d) Selection of Board.— Members of the Board appointed by the President shall be citizens of the United States who are not regular full-time employees of the United States Government. Such members shall be selected by the President from among Americans distinguished in the fields of mass communications, print, broadcast media, or foreign affairs. (e) Compensation.— Members of the Board, while attending meetings of the Board or while engaged in duties relating to such meetings or in other activities of the Board pursuant to this section (including travel time) shall be entitled to receive compensation equal to the daily equivalent of the compensation prescribed for level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code. While away from their homes or regular places of business, members of the Board may be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by law (5 U.S.C. 5703) for persons in the Government service employed intermittently. The Director of the United States Information Agency shall not be entitled to any compensation under this title, but may be allowed travel expenses as provided under this subsection. (f) Decisions.— Decisions of the Board shall be made by majority vote, a quorum being present. A quorum shall consist of 5 members.

2. 1998

   Pub. L. 105–277 § 1322 · 112 Stat. 2681

   Amended · 22 U.S.C. § 6203(a)

   Pub. L. 105–277, § 1322, amended heading and text of subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “There is hereby established within the United States Information Agency a Broadcasting Board of Governors (hereafter in this chapter referred to as the ‘Board’).”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–277, § 1322, amended heading and text of subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “There is hereby established within the United States Information Agency a Broadcasting Board of Governors (hereafter in this chapter referred to as the ‘Board’).”

3. 1998

   Pub. L. 105–277 § 1323(b) · 112 Stat. 2681

   Substituted · 22 U.S.C. § 6203(b)

   Pub. L. 105–277, § 1323(b), substituted “Secretary of State” for “Director of the United States Information Agency” wherever appearing

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105–277, § 1323(b), substituted “Secretary of State” for “Director of the United States Information Agency” wherever appearing.

4. 1998

   Pub. L. 105–277 § 1323(b) · 112 Stat. 2681

   1. Substituted · 22 U.S.C. § 6203(c)

      Pub. L. 105–277, § 1323(b), (c), in first sentence, substituted “Secretary of State” for “Director of the United States Information Agency”, and in last sentence

   2. Substituted · 22 U.S.C. § 6203(c)

      Pub. L. 105–277, § 1323(b), (c), in first sentence, substituted “no Secretary of State” for “no Director of the United States Information Agency”

   3. Substituted · 22 U.S.C. § 6203(c)

      Pub. L. 105–277, § 1323(b), (c), in first sentence, substituted “Acting Secretary of State” for “acting Director of the agency”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 105–277, § 1323(b), (c), in first sentence, substituted “Secretary of State” for “Director of the United States Information Agency”, and in last sentence, substituted “no Secretary of State” for “no Director of the United States Information Agency” and “Acting Secretary of State” for “acting Director of the agency”.

5. 1998

   Pub. L. 105–277 § 1323(b) · 112 Stat. 2681

   Substituted · 22 U.S.C. § 6203(e)

   Pub. L. 105–277, § 1323(b), substituted “Secretary of State” for “Director of the United States Information Agency”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 105–277, § 1323(b), substituted “Secretary of State” for “Director of the United States Information Agency”.

6. 1999

   District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2000

   Pub. L. 106–113 § 1000(a)(7)(dA)(tV)(s502)(2) · 113 Stat. 1501

   Inserted · 22 U.S.C. § 6203(b)(2)

   Pub. L. 106–113, § 1000(a)(7) [div. A, title V, § 502(2)], which directed amendment of par. (2) by inserting “, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate” at end, was executed by making the insertion before period at end, to reflect the probable intent of Congress

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 106–113, § 1000(a)(7) [div. A, title V, § 502(2)], which directed amendment of par. (2) by inserting “, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate” at end, was executed by making the insertion before period at end, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

7. 1999

   District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2000

   Pub. L. 106–113 § 1000(a)(7)(dA)(tV)(s502)(1) · 113 Stat. 1501

   Substituted · 22 U.S.C. § 6203(b)(2)

   Pub. L. 106–113, § 1000(a)(7) [div. A, title V, § 502(1)], substituted “appoint” for “designate”

   Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 106–113, § 1000(a)(7) [div. A, title V, § 502(1)], substituted “appoint” for “designate”.

8. 1999

   District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2000

   Pub. L. 106–113 § 1000(a)(7)(dA)(tV)(s504) · 113 Stat. 1501

   Added · 22 U.S.C. § 6203(g)

   Pub. L. 106–113, § 1000(a)(7) [div. A, title V, § 504], added subsec. (g)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 106–113, § 1000(a)(7) [div. A, title V, § 504], added subsec. (g).

9. 2016

   National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017

   Pub. L. 114–328 div. A title XII § 1288(1) · 130 Stat. 2000

   Amended · 22 U.S.C. § 6203

   Pub. L. 114–328 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to the continued existence within the Executive branch, retention of existing Board members, Inspector General authorities, composition, term, selection, compensation, decisions, and immunity from civil liability of the Broadcasting Board of Governors

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 114–328 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to the continued existence within the Executive branch, retention of existing Board members, Inspector General authorities, composition, term, selection, compensation, decisions, and immunity from civil liability of the Broadcasting Board of Governors.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) by amending section 304 (22 U.S.C. 6203) to read as follows: “SEC. 304. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS. “(a) Continued Existence Within Executive Branch.— The Broadcasting Board of Governors shall continue to exist within the Executive branch of Government as an entity described in section 104 of title 5, United States Code. “(b) Chief Executive Officer.— “(1) In general.— The head of the Broadcasting Board of Governors shall be a Chief Executive Officer, who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, until such time as a Chief Executive Officer is appointed and has qualified, the current or acting Chief Executive Officer appointed by the Board may continue to serve and exercise the authorities and powers under this Act. “(2) Term.— The first Chief Executive Officer appointed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall serve for an initial term of three years. “(3) Compensation.— A Chief Executive Officer appointed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be compensated at the annual rate of basic pay for level III of the Executive Schedule under section 5314 of title 5, United States Code. “(c) Termination of Director of International Broadcasting Bureau.— Effective on the date of the enactment of this section, the position of the Director of the International Broadcasting Bureau shall be terminated, and all of the responsibilities, offices, authorities, and immunities of the Director or the Board under this or any other Act or authority before such date of enactment shall be transferred or available to, assumed by, or overseen by the Chief Executive Officer, as head of the Board. “(d) Immunity From Civil Liability.— Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all limitations on liability that apply to the Chief Executive Officer shall also apply to members of the boards of directors of RFE/RL, Inc., Radio Free Asia, the Middle East Broadcasting Networks, or any organization that consolidates such entities when such members are acting in their official capacities.” ;

10. 2021

    William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

    Pub. L. 116–283 § 1299Q(e)(1)(A) · 134 Stat. 3388

    Substituted · 22 U.S.C. § 6203

    Pub. L. 116–283, § 1299Q(e)(1)(A), substituted “United States Agency for Global Media” for “Broadcasting Board of Governors” in section catchline

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 116–283, § 1299Q(e)(1)(A), substituted “United States Agency for Global Media” for “Broadcasting Board of Governors” in section catchline.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in the section heading, by striking “broadcasting board of governors” and inserting “united states agency for global media”;

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title XII, § 1299P(e), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4020, provided that: “Section 309A of the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994 [22 U.S.C. 6208a] (as added by subsection (b) of this section) and subsections (c) [amending this section and sections 6204 and 6209 of this title] and (d) [not classified to the Code] of this section shall take effect and apply beginning on July 1, 2021.”

11. 2021

    William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

    Pub. L. 116–283 § 1299Q(e)(1)(B) · 134 Stat. 3388

    Substituted · 22 U.S.C. § 6203(a)

    Pub. L. 116–283, § 1299Q(e)(1)(B), substituted “United States Agency for Global Media” for “Broadcasting Board of Governors”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–283, § 1299Q(e)(1)(B), substituted “United States Agency for Global Media” for “Broadcasting Board of Governors”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) in subsection (a), by striking “Broadcasting Board of Governors” and inserting “United States Agency for Global Media”;

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title XII, § 1299P(e), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4020, provided that: “Section 309A of the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994 [22 U.S.C. 6208a] (as added by subsection (b) of this section) and subsections (c) [amending this section and sections 6204 and 6209 of this title] and (d) [not classified to the Code] of this section shall take effect and apply beginning on July 1, 2021.”

12. 2021

    William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

    Pub. L. 116–283 § 1299Q(e)(1)(C) · 134 Stat. 3388

    Substituted · 22 U.S.C. § 6203(b)(1)

    Pub. L. 116–283, § 1299Q(e)(1)(C), substituted “United States Agency for Global Media” for “Broadcasting Board of Governors”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 116–283, § 1299Q(e)(1)(C), substituted “United States Agency for Global Media” for “Broadcasting Board of Governors”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (C) in subsection (b)(1), by striking “Broadcasting Board of Governors” and inserting “United States Agency for Global Media”; and

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title XII, § 1299P(e), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4020, provided that: “Section 309A of the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994 [22 U.S.C. 6208a] (as added by subsection (b) of this section) and subsections (c) [amending this section and sections 6204 and 6209 of this title] and (d) [not classified to the Code] of this section shall take effect and apply beginning on July 1, 2021.”

13. 2021

    William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

    Pub. L. 116–283 § 1299Q(e)(1)(D) · 134 Stat. 3388

    Substituted · 22 U.S.C. § 6203(c)

    Pub. L. 116–283, § 1299Q(e)(1)(D), substituted “Agency” for “Board” in two places

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 116–283, § 1299Q(e)(1)(D), substituted “Agency” for “Board” in two places.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (D) in subsection (c), by striking “Board” each place such term appears and inserting “Agency”;

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title XII, § 1299P(e), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4020, provided that: “Section 309A of the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994 [22 U.S.C. 6208a] (as added by subsection (b) of this section) and subsections (c) [amending this section and sections 6204 and 6209 of this title] and (d) [not classified to the Code] of this section shall take effect and apply beginning on July 1, 2021.”

14. 2021

    William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

    Pub. L. 116–283 § 1299P(c)(1) · 134 Stat. 3388

    Inserted · 22 U.S.C. § 6203(d)

    Pub. L. 116–283, § 1299P(c)(1), inserted “the Open Technology Fund,” before “the Middle East Broadcasting Networks”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 116–283, § 1299P(c)(1), inserted “the Open Technology Fund,” before “the Middle East Broadcasting Networks”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in section 304(d) (22 U.S.C. 6203(d)), by inserting “the Open Technology Fund,” before “the Middle East Broadcasting Networks”;

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title XII, § 1299P(e), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4020, provided that: “Section 309A of the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994 [22 U.S.C. 6208a] (as added by subsection (b) of this section) and subsections (c) [amending this section and sections 6204 and 6209 of this title] and (d) [not classified to the Code] of this section shall take effect and apply beginning on July 1, 2021.”

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