Multinational Force and Observers Mission

(a) Report on multinational force and observers contributions Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that— (1) outlines the personal and equipment contributions to the Multinational Force and Observers Mission provided by each country making such a contribution; and (2) includes an overview of— (A) any shortcomings or limitations in the Multinational Force and Observers’ ability to carry out its mission; and (B) any efforts to rectify such shortcomings or limitations. (b) Authorization for participation by united states personnel (1) In general The Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs— (A) shall maintain continuous observation and coordination of all matters pertaining to Department engagement with the Multinational Force and Observers Mission; and (B) may coordinate with other offices and bureaus in the Department, as the Secretary may prescribe. (2) United States participation (A) In general Subject to the limitations in section 3 of the Multinational Force and Observers Participation Resolution (22 U.S.C. 3422), the Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, is authorized to provide under such terms and conditions as the Secretary may determine, United States civilian personnel to participate as observers in the Multinational Force and Observers Mission. (B) Additional requirement Members of the United States civilian personnel, who are assigned, detailed, or otherwise provided to the Multinational Force and Observers Mission may perform only those functions or responsibilities which are specified for United Nations Forces and Observers in the Treaty of Peace and in accordance with the Protocol. (c) Congressional notification requirement The Secretary shall notify Congress not less than 15 days prior to any changes of United States contributions to, or participation in, the Multinational Force and Observers Mission, and shall include an overview of the impacts on the Multilateral Force Observer Mission.