Title 22 — Foreign Relations and IntercourseRelease 119-73not60
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Title 22 › Chapter 18— UNITED STATES INFORMATION AND EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS › Subchapter VII— ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE › § 1475d
Summary
Events like cultural exchanges, international fairs or expositions, and other exhibits or demonstrations that display U.S. economic achievements and culture, when held under this chapter or the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, are not considered a "public work" under federal law.
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Title 22, §1475d
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A cultural exchange, international fair or exposition, or other exhibit or demonstration of United States economic accomplishments and cultural attainments, provided for under this chapter or the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 [22 U.S.C. 2451 et seq.] shall not be considered a “public work” as that term is defined in section 1651 of title 42.
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The Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 87–256, Sept. 21, 1961, 75 Stat. 527, which is classified principally to chapter 33 (§ 2451 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see
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note set out under section 2451 of this title and Tables.
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22 U.S.C. § 1475d
Title 22 — Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60