Title 22 — Foreign Relations and IntercourseRelease 119-73
§290k–6 Restrictions
Title 22 › Chapter CHAPTER 7— - INTERNATIONAL BUREAUS, CONGRESSES, ETC. › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER XXVI— - MULTILATERAL INVESTMENT GUARANTEE AGENCY › § 290k–6
Summary
Forbids, unless a law allows, U.S. representatives from buying more shares; accepting Convention changes that raise U.S. obligations or change the Agency's role; or providing Agency funding.
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Title 22, §290k–6
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Unless authorized by law, neither the President nor any person or agency shall, on behalf of the United States—
(1)subscribe to additional shares of stock of the Agency;
(2)vote for or agree to any amendment of the Convention which increases the obligations of the United States, or which changes the purpose or functions of the Agency; or
(3)make a loan or provide other financing to the Agency.
Legislative History
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Editorial Notes
Codification Section is based on section 409 of title IV of H.R. 3750, One Hundredth Congress, as introduced Dec. 11, 1987, and enacted into law by Pub. L. 100–202.
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22 U.S.C. § 290k–6
Title 22 — Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73