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22 U.S.C. § 2223 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2223. Indus Basin development
In the event that funds made available under this chapter (other than subchapter II of this chapter) are used by or under the supervision of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development in furtherance of the development of the Indus Basin through the program of cooperation among South Asian and other countries of the free world, which is designed to promote economic growth and political stability in South Asia, such funds may be used in accordance with requirements, standards, or procedures established by the Bank concerning completion of plans and cost estimates and determination of feasibility, rather than with requirements, standards, or procedures, concerning such matters set forth in this chapter or other Acts; and such funds may also be used without regard to the provisions of section 55305 of title 46, whenever the President determines that such provisions cannot be fully satisfied without seriously impeding or preventing accomplishment of the purposes of such programs: Provided, That compensating allowances are made in the administration of other programs to the same or other areas to which the requirements of said section 55305 of title 46 are applicable.
(Pub. L. 87–195, pt. I, § 303, Sept. 4, 1961, 75 Stat. 433.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 87–195, Sept. 4, 1961, 75 Stat. 424, as amended, known as the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2151 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: In text, “section 55305 of title 46” substituted for “section 901(b) of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended (46 U.S.C. 1241)” and “said section 55305” substituted for “said section 901(b)” on authority of Pub. L. 109–304, § 18(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1709, which Act enacted section 55305 of Title 46, Shipping.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: References to Subchapter II Deemed To Exclude Certain Parts of Subchapter II
text: References to subchapter II of this chapter are deemed to exclude parts IV (§ 2346 et seq.), VI (§ 2348 et seq.), and VIII (§ 2349aa et seq.) of subchapter II, and references to subchapter I of this chapter are deemed to include such parts. See section 202(b) of Pub. L. 92–226, set out as a note under section 2346 of this title, and sections 2348c and 2349aa–5 of this title.
heading: Executive Documents
heading: Delegation of Functions
text: For delegation of functions of President under this section, see Ex. Ord. No. 12163, Sept. 29, 1979, 44 F.R. 56673, as amended, set out as a note under section 2381 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 2224 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2224. Repealed. Pub. L. 95–424, title VI, § 604, Oct. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 961
text: Section, Pub. L. 87–195, pt. I, § 304, as added Pub. L. 90–137, pt. I, § 110(c), Nov. 14, 1967, 81 Stat. 454, related to exploration by the President of means and prospects of establishing improved peacekeeping arrangements for standby forces maintained by the United Nations.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Oct. 1, 1978, see section 605 of Pub. L. 95–424, set out as an Effective Date of 1978 Amendment note under section 2151 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 2225 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2225. Integration of women
The President is requested to instruct each representative of the United States to each international organization of which the United States is a member (including but not limited to the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the Asian Development Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the United Nations, and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) to carry out their duties with respect to such organizations in such a manner as to encourage and promote the integration of women into the national economies of member and recipient countries and into professional and policy-making positions within such organizations, thereby improving the status of women. The President is further requested, in making United States contributions to such organizations, to take into account the progress, or lack of progress, of such organizations in adopting and implementing policies and practices which encourage and promote the integration of women into the national economies of member and recipient countries, and into professional and policy-making positions within such organizations, in accordance with the World Plan of Action of the Decade for Women.
(Pub. L. 87–195, pt. I, § 305, as added Pub. L. 93–559, § 54, Dec. 30, 1974, 88 Stat. 1818; amended Pub. L. 94–161, title III, § 313(b), Dec. 20, 1975, 89 Stat. 866; Pub. L. 95–88, title I, § 118(b), Aug. 3, 1977, 91 Stat. 540.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1977—Pub. L. 95–88 inserted request that President, in making United States contributions, take into account the progress, or lack of progress, of organizations in adopting and implementing policies and practices which encourage and promote the integration of women into the national economies of member and recipient countries, and into professional and policy-making positions within such organizations, in accordance with the World Plan of Action of the Decade for Women.
1975—Pub. L. 94–161 corrected the credit to read “pt. I” rather than “pt. III”.
heading: Executive Documents
heading: Delegation of Functions
text: For delegation of functions of President under this section, see Ex. Ord. No. 12163, Sept. 29, 1979, 44 F.R. 56673, as amended, set out as a note under section 2381 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 2226 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2226. Reports on international organizations
The annual reports to the Congress under section 262a of this title, shall be submitted within nine months after the end of the fiscal year to which they relate.
(Pub. L. 87–195, pt. I, § 306, as added Pub. L. 96–533, title VII, § 703, Dec. 16, 1980, 94 Stat. 3157; amended Pub. L. 105–362, title XIII, § 1301(b), Nov. 10, 1998, 112 Stat. 3293.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Pub. L. 105–362 struck out subsec. (a) designation and struck out subsec. (b) which related to President’s semiannual reports to Congress concerning voluntary contributions by United States Government to international organizations.
22 U.S.C. § 2262 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2262. Transferred
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 87–195, pt. I, § 494, formerly § 452, as added Pub. L. 93–333, § 2(2), July 8, 1974, 88 Stat. 290; renumbered Pub. L. 94–161, title I, § 101(4), Dec. 20, 1975, 89 Stat. 850, authorizing appropriations for disaster relief in Pakistan and Nicaragua, was transferred to section 2292c of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 112–74, div. I, title VII, § 7034(l), Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 1216.
22 U.S.C. § 2272 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2272. Conditions on furnishing assistance
The President shall ensure that assistance authorized by this chapter and the Arms Export Control Act [22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.] to Central American countries is furnished in a manner which fosters demonstrated progress toward and commitment to the objectives set forth in section 2271 of this title. Where necessary to achieve this purpose, the President shall impose conditions on the furnishing of such assistance. In carrying out this section, the President shall consult with the Congress in regard to progress toward the objectives set forth in section 2271 of this title, and any conditions imposed on the furnishing of assistance in furtherance of those objectives.
(Pub. L. 87–195, pt. I, § 462, as added Pub. L. 99–83, title VII, § 701, Aug. 8, 1985, 99 Stat. 235.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 87–195, Sept. 4, 1961, 75 Stat. 424, as amended, known as the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2151 of this title and Tables.
The Arms Export Control Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 90–629, Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1320, as amended, which is classified principally to chapter 39 (§ 2751 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2751 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Another section 462 of Pub. L. 87–195 is classified to section 2282 of this title.
heading: Executive Documents
heading: Delegation of Functions
text: For delegation of functions of President under this section, see Ex. Ord. No. 12163, Sept. 29, 1979, 44 F.R. 56673, as amended, set out as a note under section 2381 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 2273 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2273. Peace process in Central America
The Congress—
(1) strongly supports the initiatives taken by the Contadora group and the resulting Document of Objectives which has been agreed to by Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua and which sets forth a framework for negotiating a peaceful settlement to the conflict and turmoil in the region; and
(2) finds that the United States should provide such assistance and support as may be appropriate in helping to reach comprehensive and verifiable final agreements, based on the Document of Objectives, which will ensure peaceful and enduring solutions to the Central American conflicts.
(Pub. L. 87–195, pt. I, § 463, as added Pub. L. 99–83, title VII, § 701, Aug. 8, 1985, 99 Stat. 235.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Another section 463 of Pub. L. 87–195 is classified to section 2283 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 2276 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2276. “Central American countries” defined
For the purposes of this part, the term “Central American countries” includes Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, and regional programs which benefit such countries.
(Pub. L. 87–195, pt. I, § 466, as added Pub. L. 99–83, title VII, § 701, Aug. 8, 1985, 99 Stat. 237.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Another section 466 of Pub. L. 87–195 is classified to section 2286 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 2281 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2281. “Debt-for-nature exchange” defined
For purpose of this part, the term “debt-for-nature exchange” means the cancellation or redemption of the foreign debt of the government of a country in exchange for—
(1) that government’s making available local currencies (including through the issuance of bonds) which are used only for eligible projects involving the conservation or protection of the environment in that country (as described in section 2283 of this title); or
(2) that government’s financial resource or policy commitment to take certain specified actions to ensure the restoration, protection, or sustainable use of natural resources within that country; or
(3) a combination of assets and actions under both paragraphs (1) and (2).
(Pub. L. 87–195, pt. I, § 461 [471], as added Pub. L. 101–240, title VII, § 711, Dec. 19, 1989, 103 Stat. 2521.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 2283 of this title, referred to in par. (1), was in the original “section 463”, meaning section 463 of Pub. L. 87–195, which has been translated as meaning section 463 of Pub. L. 87–195 relating to eligible projects rather than section 463 of Pub. L. 87–195, relating to the peace process in Central America, which is classified to section 2273 of this title.
heading: Codification
text: Another section 461 of Pub. L. 87–195 is classified to section 2271 of this title.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 2281, Pub. L. 87–195, pt. I, § 471, as added Pub. L. 89–583, pt. I, § 110, Sept. 19, 1966, 80 Stat. 802, related to agreements with less developed countries for establishment of Joint Commissions on Rural Development, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 95–424, title VI, § 604, Oct. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 961, effective Oct. 1, 1978.
22 U.S.C. § 2282 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2282. Assistance for commercial debt exchanges
(a) The Administrator of the Agency for International Development is authorized to furnish assistance, in the form of grants on such terms and conditions as may be necessary, to nongovernmental organizations for the purchase on the open market of discounted commercial debt of a foreign government of an eligible country which will be canceled or redeemed under the terms of an agreement with that government as part of a debt-for-nature exchange.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a grantee (or any subgrantee) of the grants referred to in subsection (a) may retain, without deposit in the Treasury of the United States and without further appropriation by Congress, interest earned on the proceeds of any resulting debt-for-nature exchange pending the disbursements of such proceeds and interest for approved program purposes, which may include the establishment of an endowment, the income of which is used for such purposes.
(Pub. L. 87–195, pt. I, § 462 [472], as added Pub. L. 101–240, title VII, § 711, Dec. 19, 1989, 103 Stat. 2521.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Another section 462 of Pub. L. 87–195 is classified to section 2272 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 2283 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2283. Eligible projects
(a) The Administrator of the Agency for International Development shall seek to ensure that debt-for-nature exchanges under this part support one or more of the following activities by either the host government, a local private conservation group, or a combination thereof:
(1) restoration, protection, or sustainable use of the world’s oceans and atmosphere;
(2) restoration, protection, or sustainable use of diverse animal and plant species;
(3) establishment, restoration, protection, and maintenance of parks and reserves;
(4) development and implementation of sound systems of natural resource management;
(5) development and support of local conservation programs;
(6) training programs to strengthen conservation institutions and increase scientific, technical, and managerial capabilities of individuals and organizations involved in conservation efforts;
(7) efforts to generate knowledge, increase understanding, and enhance public commitment to conservation;
(8) design and implementation of sound programs of land and ecosystem management; and
(9) promotion of regenerative approaches in farming, forestry, fishing, and watershed management.
(b)
(1) In cooperation with nongovernmental organizations, the Administrator of the Agency for International Development shall seek to identify those areas, which because of an imminent threat, are in particular need of immediate attention to prevent the loss of unique biological life or valuable ecosystem.
(2) The Administrator of the Agency for International Development shall encourage as many eligible countries as possible to propose such exchanges with the purpose of demonstrating to a large number of governments the feasibility and benefits of sustainable development.
(Pub. L. 87–195, pt. I, § 463 [473], as added Pub. L. 101–240, title VII, § 711, Dec. 19, 1989, 103 Stat. 2522.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Another section 463 of Pub. L. 87–195 is classified to section 2273 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 2284 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2284. Eligible countries
In order for a foreign country to be eligible to participate in a debt-for-nature exchange under this part, the Administrator of the Agency for International Development shall determine that—
(1) the host country is fully committed to the long-term viability of the program or project that is to be undertaken through the debt-for-nature exchange;
(2) a long-term plan has been prepared by the host country, or private conservation group, which adequately provides for the long-term viability of the program or project that is to be undertaken through the debt-for-nature exchange or that such a plan will be prepared in a timely manner; and
(3) there is a government agency or a local nongovernmental organization, or combination thereof, in the host country with the capability, commitment, and record of environmental concern to oversee the long-term viability of the program or project that is to be undertaken through the debt-for-nature exchange.
(Pub. L. 87–195, pt. I, § 464 [474], as added Pub. L. 101–240, title VII, § 711, Dec. 19, 1989, 103 Stat. 2522.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Another section 464 of Pub. L. 87–195 is classified to section 2274 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 2285 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2285. Terms and conditions
(a) Fulfillment upon final approval by Administrator
The terms and conditions for making grants under this part shall be deemed to be fulfilled upon final approval by the Administrator of the Agency for International Development of the debt-for-nature exchange, a certification by the nongovernmental organization that the host government has accepted the terms of the exchange, and that an agreement has been reached to cancel the commercial debt in an agreed upon fashion.
(b) Grants intended to complement assistance otherwise available
Grants made under this section are intended to complement, and not substitute for, assistance otherwise available to a foreign country under this chapter or any other provision of law.
(c) Prohibition against acceptance of title or interest in land as condition on debt exchange
The United States Government is prohibited from accepting title or interest in any land in a foreign country as a condition on the debt exchange.
(Pub. L. 87–195, pt. I, § 465 [475], as added Pub. L. 101–240, title VII, § 711, Dec. 19, 1989, 103 Stat. 2522.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (b), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 87–195, Sept. 4, 1961, 75 Stat. 424, as amended, known as the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2151 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Another section 465 of Pub. L. 87–195 is classified to section 2275 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 2286 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2286. Pilot program for sub-Saharan Africa
(a) List of areas of severely degraded national resources or of biological or ecological importance
The Administrator of the Agency for International Development, in cooperation with nongovernmental conservation organizations, shall invite the government of each country in sub-Saharan Africa to submit a list of those areas of severely degraded national resources which threaten human survival and well-being and the opportunity for future economic growth or those areas of biological or ecological importance within the territory of that country.
(b) Assessment of list; agreement for future use of areas
The Administrator of the Agency for International Development shall assess the list submitted by each country under subsection (a) and shall seek to reach agreement with the host country for the restoration and future sustainable use of those areas.
(c) Grants for purchase of discounted commercial debt on open market; retention of interest by grantee
(1) The Administrator of the Agency for International Development is authorized to make grants, on such terms and conditions as may be necessary, to nongovernmental organizations for the purchase on the open market of discounted commercial debt of a foreign government of an eligible sub-Saharan country in exchange for commitments by that government to restore natural resources identified by the host country under subsection (a) or for commitments to develop plans for sustainable use of such resources.
(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a grantee (or any subgrantee) of the grants referred to in section (a) 1 may retain, without deposit in the Treasury of the United States and without further appropriation by Congress, interest earned on the proceeds of any resulting debt-for-nature exchange pending the disbursements of such proceeds and interest for approved program purposes, which may include the establishment of an endowment, the income of which is used for such purposes.
(Pub. L. 87–195, pt. I, § 466 [476], as added Pub. L. 101–240, title VII, § 711, Dec. 19, 1989, 103 Stat. 2523.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Another section 466 of Pub. L. 87–195 is classified to section 2276 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 2291–5 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2291–5. Provision of nonlethal equipment to foreign law enforcement organizations for cooperative illicit narcotics control activities
(a) In general
(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, in consultation with the Secretary of State, may transfer or lease each year nonlethal equipment to foreign law enforcement organizations for the purpose of establishing and carrying out cooperative illicit narcotics control activities.
(2)
(A) The Administrator may transfer or lease equipment under paragraph (1) only if the equipment is not designated as a munitions item or controlled on the United States Munitions List pursuant to section 2778 of this title.
(B) The value of each piece of equipment transferred or leased under paragraph (1) may not exceed $100,000.
(b) Additional requirement
The Administrator shall provide for the maintenance and repair of any equipment transferred or leased under subsection (a).
(c) Notification requirement
Before the export of any item authorized for transfer under subsection (a), the Administrator shall provide written notice to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on International Relations of the House of Representatives in accordance with the procedures applicable to reprogramming notifications under section 2394–1 of this title.
(d) Sense of Congress
It is the sense of Congress that—
(1) all United States law enforcement personnel serving in Mexico should be accredited the same status under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Immunity as other diplomatic personnel serving at United States posts in Mexico; and
(2) all Mexican narcotics law enforcement personnel serving in the United States should be accorded the same diplomatic status as Drug Enforcement Administration personnel serving in Mexico.
(Pub. L. 105–277, div. C, title VIII, § 843, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–704.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Western Hemisphere Drug Elimination Act, and also as part of the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1999, and not as part of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on International Relations of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Foreign Affairs of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Tenth Congress, Jan. 5, 2007.
22 U.S.C. § 2291b (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2291b. Prohibition on use of foreign assistance for reimbursements for drug crop eradications
Funds made available to carry out this chapter may not be used to reimburse persons whose illicit drug crops are eradicated.
(Pub. L. 87–195, pt. I, § 483, as added Pub. L. 99–83, title VI, § 609, Aug. 8, 1985, 99 Stat. 230.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 87–195, Sept. 4, 1961, 75 Stat. 424, as amended, known as the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2151 of this title and Tables.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 1985, see section 1301 of Pub. L. 99–83, set out as an Effective Date of 1985 Amendment note under section 2151–1 of this title.