Title 22 — Foreign Relations and IntercourseRelease 119-73not60
§3904 Functions of Service
Title 22 › Chapter 52— FOREIGN SERVICE › Subchapter I— GENERAL PROVISIONS › § 3904
Summary
Members of the Service must represent United States interests in foreign countries and international organizations, including duties under the Vienna Conventions, other international agreements, and U.S. law. They must help shape and carry out foreign-relations programs for the Department and other agencies. They also must do work for any government agency, including the legislative or judicial branches, when asked.
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Title 22, §3904
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Members of the Service shall, under the direction of the Secretary—
(1)represent the interests of the United States in relation to foreign countries and international organizations, and perform the functions relevant to their appointments and assignments, including (as appropriate) functions under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, other international agreements to which the United States is a party, the laws of the United States, and orders, regulations, and directives issued pursuant to law;
(2)provide guidance for the formulation and conduct of programs and activities of the Department and other agencies which relate to the foreign relations of the United States; and
(3)perform functions on behalf of any agency or other Government establishment (including any establishment in the legislative or judicial branch) requiring their services.
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22 U.S.C. § 3904
Title 22 — Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60