Title 22, Foreign Relations and IntercourseRelease 119-110
§4311 Enforcement
Title 22 › CHAPTER 53 — AUTHORITIES RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF FOREIGN MISSIONS › § 4311
Summary
People may not give benefits to a foreign mission that break the rules in this chapter. The United States can sue or join lawsuits and ask courts for orders to make the rules followed. If any federal, state, or local agency, business, or person asks, the Secretary must say whether a planned contract or transaction with a foreign mission is banned under these rules.
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Title 22, §4311
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(a)Benefits to foreign missions contrary to this chapter; standing of United States to bring action for compliance
It shall be unlawful for any person to make available any benefits to a foreign mission contrary to this chapter. The United States, acting on its own behalf or on behalf of a foreign mission, has standing to bring or intervene in an action to obtain compliance with this chapter, including any action for injunctive or other equitable relief.
(b)Advice of Secretary concerning transactions with foreign missions
Upon the request of any Federal agency, any State or local government agency, or any business or other person that proposes to enter into a contract or other transaction with a foreign mission, the Secretary shall advise whether the proposed transaction is prohibited by any regulation or determination of the Secretary under this chapter.
Legislative History
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Effective Date
Section effective Oct. 1, 1982, see section 204 of Pub. L. 97–241, set out as a note under section 4301 of this title.
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Citation
22 U.S.C. § 4311
Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110