Title 22 — Foreign Relations and IntercourseRelease 119-73
§6917 Appropriations for the Commission
Title 22 › Chapter CHAPTER 77— - UNITED STATES-CHINA RELATIONS › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - CONGRESSIONAL-EXECUTIVE COMMISSION ON THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA › § 6917
Summary
The Commission may get the money it needs starting in fiscal year 2001 and every year after, and those funds stay available until spent. Payments must be approved by the Chairman and Cochairman together or by a majority of the committee under section 6918, and either the Chairman or Cochairman may approve official foreign travel for members and staff.
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Title 22, §6917
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(a)(1)There are authorized to be appropriated to the Commission for fiscal year 2001, and each fiscal year thereafter, such sums as may be necessary to enable it to carry out its functions. Appropriations to the Commission are authorized to remain available until expended.
(2)Appropriations to the Commission shall be disbursed on vouchers approved—
(A)jointly by the Chairman and the Cochairman; or
(B)by a majority of the members of the personnel and administration committee established pursuant to section 6918 of this title.
(b)Foreign travel for official purposes by members and staff of the Commission may be authorized by either the Chairman or the Cochairman.
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Citation
22 U.S.C. § 6917
Title 22 — Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73