2020 US Code
Title 22 - Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Chapter 64 - United States Response to Terrorism Affecting Americans Abroad
Sec. 5505 - Disaster training for State Department personnel

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Citation 22 U.S.C. § 5505 (2020)
Section Name §5505. Disaster training for State Department personnel
Section Text (a) Additional training

The Secretary of State shall institute a supplemental program of training in disaster management for all consular officers.

(b) Training improvements

(1) In expanding the training program under subsection (a), the Secretary of State shall consult with death and bereavement counselors concerning the particular demands posed by aviation tragedies and terrorist activities.

(2) In providing such additional training under subsection (a) the Secretary of State shall consider supplementing the current training program through—

(A) providing specialized training to create a team of "disaster specialists" to deploy immediately in a crisis; or

(B) securing outside experts to be brought in during the initial phases to assist consular personnel.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 101–604, title II, §206, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3084.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 2, Title 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
CHAPTER 64 - UNITED STATES RESPONSE TO TERRORISM AFFECTING AMERICANS ABROAD
Sec. 5505 - Disaster training for State Department personnel
Contains section 5505
Date 2020
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 13, 2021
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 104 Stat. 3084
Public Law References Public Law 101-604
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