Title 22 — Foreign Relations and IntercourseRelease 119-73
§4311 Enforcement
Title 22 › Chapter CHAPTER 53— - AUTHORITIES RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF FOREIGN MISSIONS › § 4311
Summary
It is illegal to give benefits to a foreign mission in ways the chapter forbids. The United States can sue or ask a court to stop violations. The Secretary must tell agencies or others if a proposed transaction with a foreign mission is prohibited.
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Title 22, §4311
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(a)It shall be unlawful for any person to make available any benefits to a foreign mission contrary to this chapter. The United States, acting on its own behalf or on behalf of a foreign mission, has standing to bring or intervene in an action to obtain compliance with this chapter, including any action for injunctive or other equitable relief.
(b)Upon the request of any Federal agency, any State or local government agency, or any business or other person that proposes to enter into a contract or other transaction with a foreign mission, the Secretary shall advise whether the proposed transaction is prohibited by any regulation or determination of the Secretary under this chapter.
Legislative History
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Effective Date
Section effective Oct. 1, 1982, see section 204 of Pub. L. 97–241, set out as a note under section 4301 of this title.
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Citation
22 U.S.C. § 4311
Title 22 — Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73