(15) With the assistance of the heads of other Federal departments and agencies, provide management direction for the stockpiling of strategic and critical materials, conduct storage, maintenance, and quality assurance operations for the stockpile of strategic and critical materials, and formulate plans, programs, and reports relating to the stockpiling of strategic and critical materials.

Sec. 502. Support Responsibilities. The Secretary of Defense all:

(1) Advise and assist the heads of other Federal departments and agencies in the development of plans and programs to support national mobilization. This includes, providing, as appropriate:

(a) Military requirements, prioritized and time-phased to the extent possible, for selected end-items and supporting services, materials and components;

(b) Recommendations for use of financial incentives and other methods to improve defense production as provided by law; and

(c) Recommendations for export and import policies;

(2) Advise and assist the Secretary of State and the heads of other Federal departments and agencies; as appropriate, in planning for the protection, evacuation, and repatriation of United States citizens in threatened areas overseas;

(3) Support the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the heads of other agencies, as appropriate in the development of plans to restore community facilities;

(4) Support the Secretary of Energy in international liaison activities pertaining to nuclear materials facilities;

(5) In consultation with the Secretaries of State and Commerce, assist the Secretary of the Treasury in the formulation and execution of economic measures that affect other nations; (6) Support the Secretary of State and the heads of other Federal departments and agencies as appropriate in the formulation and implementation of foreign policy, and the negotiation of contingency and post-emergency plans, intergovernmental agreements, and arrangements with allies and friendly nations, which affect national security;

(7) Coordinate with the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency the development of plans for mutual civil-military support during national security emergencies;

(8) Develop plans to support the Secretary of Labor in providing education and training to overcome shortages of critical skills.

PART 13-DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Sec. 1301. Lead Responsibilities. In addition to the applicable responsibilities covered in Parts 1 and 2, the Secretary of State shall:

(1) Provide overall foreign policy coordination in the formulation and execution of continuity of government and other national security emergency preparedness activities that affect foreign relations;

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(2) Prepare to carry out Department of State respons in the conduct of the foreign relations of the United S during national security emergencies, under the dire the President and in consultation with the heads of othe propriate Federal departments and agencies, including, b limited to:

(a) Formulation and implementation of foreign: and negotiation regarding contingency and post-emer plans, intergovernmental agreements, and arrange with United States' allies;

(b) Formulation, negotiation, and execution of pol fecting the relationships of the United States with ne states;

(c) Formulation and execution of political st toward hostile or enemy states;

(d) Conduct of mutual assistance activities;

(e) Provision of foreign assistance, including conti supervision and general direction of authorized eco and military assistance programs;

(f) Protection or evacuation of United States citizens. nationals abroad and safeguarding their property abr in consultation with the Secretaries of Defense and H and Human Services;

(g) Protection of international organizations and for diplomatic, consular, and other official personnel and erty, and other assets, in the United States, in coor tion with the Attorney General and the Secretary of Treasury;

(h) Formulation of policies and provisions for assista to displaced persons and refugees abroad;

(i) Maintenance of diplomatic and consular represe tion abroad; and

(j) Reporting of and advising on conditions overseas bear upon national security emergencies.

Sec. 1302. Support Responsibilities. The Secretary of State sh (1) Assist appropriate agencies in developing planning sumptions concerning accessibility of foreign sources of supp

(2) Support the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation. appropriate, with the Secretaries of Commerce and Defense. the formulation and execution of economic measures with spect to other nations;

(3) Support the Secretary of Energy in the international lia son activities pertaining to nuclear materials facilities;

(4) Support the Director of the Federal Emergency Mana ment Agency in the coordination and integration of Unite States policy regarding the formulation and implementation civil emergency resources and preparedness planning;

(5) Assist the Attorney General of the United States in the formulation of national security emergency plans for the cor trol of persons entering or leaving the United States.

PART 25-UNITED STATES INFORMATION AGENCY

Sec. 2501. Lead Responsibilities. In addition to the applicable reonsibilities covered in Parts 1 and 2, the Director of the United ates Information Agency shall:

(1) Plan for the implementation of information programs to promote an understanding abroad of the status of national security emergencies within the United States;

(2) In coordination with the Secretary of State's exercise of telecommunications functions affecting United States diplomatic missions and consular offices overseas, maintain the capability to provide television and simultaneous direct radio broadcasting in major languages to all areas of the world, and the capability to provide wireless file to all United States embassies during national security emergencies.

Sec. 2502. Support Responsibility. The Director of the United States Information Agency shall assist the heads of other Federal lepartments and agencies in planning for the use of media resources and foreign public information programs during national security emergencies.

PART 29-GENERAL

Sec. 2901. Executive Order Nos. 10421 and 11490, as amended, are hereby revoked. This Order shall be effective immediately.

14. Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month

Public Law 95-419 [H.J. Res. 1007], 92 Stat. 920, approved October 5, 1978; amended by Public Law 101-283 (H.R. 3802], 104 Stat. 168, approved May 9, 1990 JOINT RESOLUTION Authorizing the President to designate May 1990 as "Asian/ Pacific American Heritage Month".1

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,2 That the President may issue a proclamation designating May 1990 as "Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month" and calling upon the people of the United States, especially the educational community, to observe such month with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.

1 Sec. 2 of Public Law 101-283 (104 Stat. 168) amended the title. It formerly read: "Joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President to proclaim the 7-day period beginning on May 4, 1979, as 'Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week"".

2 Sec. 1 of Public Law 101-283 (104 Stat. 168) amended and restated text following the resolving clause. It formerly read: "That the President is hereby authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designating the 7-day period beginning on May 4, 1979, as 'Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week' and calling upon the people of the United States, especially the educational community, to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.".

15. U.S. Government Opposition to the Practice of Torture

Public Law 98-447 [H.J. Res. 605], 98 Stat. 1721, approved October 4, 1984

DINT RESOLUTION Regarding the implementation of the policy of the United States Government in opposition to the practice of torture by any foreign govern

ment.

Whereas international human rights organizations have investigated and reported on the use of torture in many countries throughout the world;

Whereas the Department of State in its annual country reports on human rights practices has reported that torture is all too frequent in many countries of the world;

Whereas torture knows no ideological boundaries and is practiced in countries in every region of the world;

Whereas torture is absolutely prohibited by international legal standards;

Whereas in those countries where torture is practiced systematically, it is possible to identify laws, institutions, and other forms of political organization that contribute to the practice and allow its continuation;

Whereas legal, medical, religious, and other groups seeking to combat torture emphasize that access to detainees, the civil and criminal prosecution of torturers, and the rehabilitation of victims of torture are critical steps in reducing the practice and effects of torture; Whereas the United States Government has supported the work of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in developing the draft Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment which is intended to reduce the practice of torture and lead to its eventual abolition, and the United States Government is supportive of the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture; and

Whereas the good will of the peoples of the world toward the United States can be increased when the United States distances itself from the practice of torture by governments friendly to the United States: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Congress reaffirms that it is the continuing policy of the United States Government to oppose the practice of torture by foreign governments through public and private diplomacy and, when necessary and appropriate, through the enactment and vigorous implementation of laws intended to reinforce United States policies with respect to torture. The United States Government opposes acts of tor

1 22 U.S.C. 2656 note.