Title 22 — Foreign Relations and IntercourseRelease 119-73
§1631h Hearings on claims; rules and regulations; delegation of powers
Title 22 › Chapter CHAPTER 21— - SETTLEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL CLAIMS › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - VESTING AND LIQUIDATION OF BULGARIAN, HUNGARIAN, AND RUMANIAN PROPERTY › § 1631h
Summary
The President's chosen officer or agency for claims under 1631f(b) and 1631g may hold hearings, set rules about filing and proving claims, order people to testify or give evidence, and use staff they appoint to do this work.
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Title 22, §1631h
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The officer or agency designated by the President under this subchapter to entertain claims under section 1631f(b) and 1631g of this title shall have power to hold such hearings as may be deemed necessary; to prescribe rules and regulations governing the form and contents of claims, the proof thereof, and all other matters related to proceedings on such claims; and in connection with such proceedings to issue subpenas, administer oaths, and examine witnesses. Such powers, and any other powers conferred upon such officer or agency by section 1631f(b) and 1631g of this title may be exercised through subordinate officers designated by such officer or agency.
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22 U.S.C. § 1631h
Title 22 — Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73