Title 22, Foreign Relations and IntercourseRelease 119-110
§290i–4 Restrictions
Title 22 › CHAPTER 7 — INTERNATIONAL BUREAUS, CONGRESSES, ETC. › SUBCHAPTER XXIV — AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK › § 290i–4
Summary
Unless a law allows it, the President and others acting for the United States may not buy Bank stock, approve changes that increase U.S. obligations or change the Bank’s purpose, or lend or finance the Bank. A Congress-created U.S. agency may give funds only for technical help.
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Title 22, §290i–4
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(a)Unless authorized by law, neither the President, nor any person or agency, shall, on behalf of the United States—
(1)subscribe to additional shares of stock of the Bank;
(2)vote for or agree to any amendment of the agreement which increases the obligations of the United States, or which changes the purpose or functions of the Bank; or
(3)make a loan or provide other financing to the Bank, except that funds for technical assistance may be provided to the Bank 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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Citation
22 U.S.C. § 290i–4
Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Last Updated
Sep 23, 2026
Release point: 119-110