Title 22, Foreign Relations and IntercourseRelease 119-102
§290g–3 Specific Actions Requiring Congressional Authorization
Title 22 › CHAPTER 7 — INTERNATIONAL BUREAUS, CONGRESSES, ETC. › SUBCHAPTER XXII — AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FUND › § 290g–3
Summary
Unless Congress passes a law allowing it, the President and other U.S. officials must not, for the United States, agree to raise the U.S. share in the Fund, approve amendments that increase U.S. duties or change the Fund’s purpose, or lend or otherwise finance the Fund. One exception allows technical-assistance funds from agencies created by Congress that are authorized to fund international organizations.
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Title 22, §290g–3
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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)agree to an increase in the subscription of the United States to the Fund;
(b)vote for or agree to any amendment of the agreement which increases the obligations of the United States, or which would change the purpose or functions of the Fund; or
(c)make a loan or provide other financing to the Fund, except that funds for technical assistance may be provided to the Fund by a United States agency created pursuant to an Act of Congress which is authorized by law to provide funds to international organizations.
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22 U.S.C. § 290g–3
Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102