118 STAT. 3960 PUBLIC LAW 108–487—DEC. 23, 2004 (1) identify several foreign languages that are critical for the national security of the United States; (2) identify United States citizens with advanced levels of proficiency in the foreign languages identified under para- graph (1) who would be available to perform the services and duties referred to in subsection (a); and (3) when considered necessary by the Director, implement a call for the performance of such services and duties. (c) DURATION OF PROJECT.—The pilot project under subsection (a) shall be conducted for a three-year period. (d) AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS.—The Director of National Intelligence may enter into contracts with appropriate agencies or entities to carry out the pilot project under subsection (a). (e) REPORTS.—(1) The Director of National Intelligence shall submit to Congress an initial and a final report on the pilot project conducted under subsection (a). (2) Each report required under paragraph (1) shall contain information on the operation of the pilot project, the success of the pilot project in carrying out the objectives of the establishment of a Civilian Linguist Reserve Corps, and recommendations for the continuation or expansion of the pilot project. (3) The final report shall be submitted not later than six months after the completion of the pilot project. (f) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is authorized to be appropriated to the Director of National Intelligence for each of fiscal years 2005, 2006, and 2007 in order to carry out the pilot project under subsection (a) such sums as are specified in the classified Schedule of Authorizations referred to in section 102. SEC. 614. REPORT ON STATUS, CONSOLIDATION, AND IMPROVEMENT OF INTELLIGENCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS. (a) REPORT.—Not later than June 1, 2005, the Director of National Intelligence shall submit to Congress a report setting forth— (1) the status of each intelligence education program, including the statutory, regulatory, or administrative authority under which such program is carried out; and (2) such recommendations as the Director considers appro- priate for legislative or administrative action to consolidate, enhance the coordination of, or otherwise improve such intel- ligence education programs. (b) INTELLIGENCE EDUCATION PROGRAM DEFINED.—In this sec- tion, the term ‘‘intelligence education program’’ means any grant, scholarship, education, or similar program (whether authorized by statute, regulation, or administrative order) that— (1) is supported, funded, or carried out by a department, agency, or element of the intelligence community; or (2) is otherwise intended to aid in the recruitment, reten- tion, or training of intelligence community personnel. SEC. 615. REPORT ON RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS OF THE DEFENSE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE. (a) STUDY.—The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study on mechanisms to improve the recruitment and retention of quali- fied foreign language instructors at the Foreign Language Center of the Defense Language Institute. In conducting the study, the Secretary shall consider, in the case of a foreign language instructor VerDate 11-MAY-2000 13:54 Nov 10, 2005 Jkt 029194 PO 00000 Frm 00494 Fmt 6580 Sfmt 6581 C:\STATUTES\2004\29194PT4.001 APPS10 PsN: 29194PT4
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