Title 22, Foreign Relations and IntercourseRelease 119-110
§8261 The United Nations Democracy Fund
Title 22 › CHAPTER 89 — ADVANCING DEMOCRATIC VALUES › SUBCHAPTER VI — FUNDING FOR PROMOTION OF DEMOCRACY › § 8261
Summary
Congress urges the U.S. to work with other countries to support the United Nations Democracy Fund and civil society to strengthen democracy, and allows $14,000,000 for each fiscal year 2008 and 2009 to the Secretary.
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Title 22, §8261
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(a)Sense of Congress
It is the sense of Congress that the United States should work with other countries to enhance the goals and work of the United Nations Democracy Fund, an essential tool to promote democracy, and in particular support civil society in foreign countries in their efforts to help consolidate democracy and bring about transformational change.
(b)Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated $14,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 and 2009 to the Secretary for a United States contribution to the United Nations Democracy Fund.
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22 U.S.C. § 8261
Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110