Title 22 — Foreign Relations and IntercourseRelease 119-73
§284c Congressional authorization needed for certain actions
Title 22 › Chapter CHAPTER 7— - INTERNATIONAL BUREAUS, CONGRESSES, ETC. › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER XIII— - INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION › § 284c
Summary
Congress must pass a law before the President or any U.S. agency can take the listed actions. They may not agree to provide more U.S. money under Article III, section 1, accept changes under Article IX, or lend or otherwise finance the Association.
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Title 22, §284c
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Unless Congress by law authorizes such action, neither the President nor any person or agency shall, on behalf of the United States, (a) subscribe to additional funds under article III, section 1, of the articles; (b) accept any amendment under article IX of the articles; or (c) make a loan or provide other financing to the Association.
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22 U.S.C. § 284c
Title 22 — Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73