ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR “AMERICAN CORNERS” IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION.

SEC. 225. ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR “AMERICAN CORNERS” IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION. (a) Finding.—Congress finds that joint ventures with host libraries in the Russian Federation known as “American Corners” are an effective means— (1) to provide information about United States history, government, society, and values; (2) to provide access to computers and the Internet; and (3) to leverage United States assistance and exchange programs in the Russian Federation. (b) Allocation of Funds.—Of the amount authorized to be appropriated by section 112(1)(B) of this Act for the fiscal year 2003, $500,000 is authorized to be available for “American Corner” centers operating in the Russian Federation.