Title 22, Foreign Relations and IntercourseRelease 119-102
§284c Congressional Authorization Needed for Certain Actions
Title 22 › CHAPTER 7 — INTERNATIONAL BUREAUS, CONGRESSES, ETC. › SUBCHAPTER XIII — INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION › § 284c
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Congress must approve before the United States can add funds, accept amendments, or lend to the Association.
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Title 22, §284c
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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) subscribe to additional funds under article III, section 1, of the articles; (b) accept any amendment under article IX of the articles; or (c) make a loan or provide other financing to the Association.
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22 U.S.C. § 284c
Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102