Title 22 — Foreign Relations and IntercourseRelease 119-73
§290g–3 Specific actions requiring Congressional authorization
Title 22 › Chapter CHAPTER 7— - INTERNATIONAL BUREAUS, CONGRESSES, ETC. › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER XXII— - AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FUND › § 290g–3
Summary
Congress must pass a law before the U.S. can act for the Fund. The U.S. must not increase its contribution, accept amendments that add obligations or change the Fund’s purpose, or lend or finance the Fund—except a Congress-created agency allowed to fund international groups may provide technical assistance.
Full Legal Text
Title 22, §290g–3
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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)agree to an increase in the subscription of the United States to the Fund;
(b)vote for or agree to any amendment of the agreement which increases the obligations of the United States, or which would change the purpose or functions of the Fund; or
(c)make a loan or provide other financing to the Fund, except that funds for technical assistance may be provided to the Fund by a United States agency created pursuant to an Act of Congress which is authorized by law to provide funds to international organizations.
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22 U.S.C. § 290g–3
Title 22 — Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73