22 USC Ch. 7: Front Matter
From Title 22-FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSECHAPTER 7-INTERNATIONAL BUREAUS, CONGRESSES, ETC.
CHAPTER 7-INTERNATIONAL BUREAUS, CONGRESSES, ETC.
Sec.
261.
Policy as to settlement of disputes and disarmament.
262.
President's participation in international congresses restricted.
262–1.
Restriction relating to United States accession to any new international criminal tribunal.
(a)
Prohibition.
(b)
Jurisdiction described.
(c)
Statutory construction.
(d)
"New international criminal tribunal" defined.
262a.
Contributions to international organizations; consent of State Department; reports to Congress; limitations as to certain organizations.
262b.
Commitments for United States contributions to international organizations; limitations; consultation with Congressional committees.
262c.
Commitments for United States contributions to international financial institutions fostering economic development in less developed countries; continuation of participation.
(a)
Congressional findings.
(b)
Funding commitments to international financial institutions; availability of funds subject to appropriations.
262d.
Human rights and United States assistance policies with international financial institutions.
(a)
Policy goals.
(b)
Policy considerations for Executive Directors of institutions in implementation of duties.
(c)
Reporting requirements.
(d)
Requirements of United States assistance through institutions for projects in recipient countries.
(e)
Criteria for determination of gross violations of internationally recognized human rights standards.
(f)
Opposition by United States Executive Directors of institutions to financial or technical assistance to violating countries.
(g)
Consultative and additional reporting requirements.
(g)
Violations of religious freedom.
262d–1.
Congressional statement of policy of human rights and United States assistance policies with international institutions.
262e.
Comparability of salaries and benefits of employees of international financial institutions with employees of American private business and governmental service.
262f.
Promotion of development and utilization of light capital technologies and United States assistance policies with international financial institutions.
262g.
Human nutrition in developing countries and United States assistance policies with international financial institutions; declaration of policy.
262g–1.
Targeting assistance to specific populations.
(a)
Congressional findings.
(b)
Assistance to poorest populations.
262g–2.
Establishment of guidelines for international financial institutions.
(a)
Consultation with representatives of member countries.
(b)
Congressional findings regarding implementation of objectives.
262g–3.
International negotiations on future replenishments of international financial institutions; consultation with appropriate Members of Congress.
262h.
Opposition by United States Executive Directors of international financial institutions to assistance for production or extraction of export commodities or minerals in surplus on world markets.
262i.
Repealed.
262j.
Use of renewable resources for energy production.
(a)
Promotion, etc., by United States in connection with international financial institutions.
(b)
"Renewable resource" defined.
262k.
Financial assistance to international financial institutions; considerations and criteria.
(a)
Congressional declaration of intent.
(b)
Effect of country adjustment programs; minimization of projected adverse impacts; avoidance of government subsidization.
(c)
Project proposals relating to mining, smelting, refining, and fabricating of minerals and metal products.
(d)
International financial institutions.
262k–1.
Transparency of budgets.
(a)
Limitation.
(b)
"International financial institution" defined.
262k–2.
Female genital mutilation.
(a)
Limitation.
(b)
"International financial institution" defined.
262l.
Omitted.
262m.
Congressional findings and policies for multilateral development banks respecting environment, public health, natural resources, and indigenous peoples.
262m–1.
Environmental performance of banks; mechanisms for improvement.
262m–2.
Environmental impact of assistance proposals.
(a)
Analysis by agencies, United States embassies and overseas missions of Agency for International Development; factors considered; affirmative investigation of adverse impacts; availability of information to public.
(b)
Evaluation by major shareholder governments prior to bank action on assistance proposals.
(c)
Identification of proposals likely to have adverse impact; transmittal to Congress.
(d)
Reports to Executive Directors; elimination or mitigation of adverse impacts.
262m–3.
Cooperative information exchange system.
262m–4.
Environmental educational and training programs for mid-level bank managers and officials of borrowing countries.
262m–5.
Environmental impact statements; factors considered; promotion of activities by United States Executive Directors.
262m–6.
Repealed.
262m–7.
Assessment of environmental impact of proposed multilateral development bank actions.
(a)
Assessment required before favorable vote on action.
(b)
Access to assessments in all member countries.
(c)
Consideration of assessment.
(d)
Development of procedures for systematic environmental assessment.
(e)
Use of United States personnel.
(f)
Reports.
(g)
"Multilateral development bank" defined.
262n.
Congressional findings and policies respecting agricultural and commodity production.
262n–1.
Increase in income and employment in developing countries; enhancement of purchasing power; diversification away from single crop or product economies.
262n–2.
Financing projects for production of export commodities, products, or minerals in surplus in world markets discouraged; instructions by Secretary of the Treasury to United States Executive Directors.
262n–3.
Reduction of barriers to agricultural trade.
262o.
Negotiations concerning replenishment or increase in capital; annual reports on implementation of lending policy goals.
262o–1.
Military spending by recipient countries; military involvement in economies of recipient countries.
(a)
Consideration of commitment to achieving certain goals.
(b)
Steps to achieve goals required.
262o–2.
Advocacy of policies to enhance general effectiveness of International Monetary Fund.
(a)
In general.
(b)
Coordination with other executive departments.
262p.
Impact adjustment lending programs.
(a)
Establishment of guidelines; impact statements.
(b)
Proposed contents of impact statements.
(c)
Report to member governments by United States Executive Director of International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and by International Development Association.
(d)
"Adjustment lending" defined.
262p–1.
Grassroots Collaboration Program.
(a)
Proposal for establishment; private involvement; projects or policies for alleviation of poverty and promotion of environmental protection.
(b)
Implementation and financing of program.
(c)
Flexible financing; initial grant.
(d)
Repealed.
(e)
Annual reports to Congress.
262p–2.
Instructions to United States Executive Directors for extension of credit.
(a)
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development; International Development Association; access of poor to formal sources of credit; identification and removal of barriers to extension of credit generally and to provisions of credit to microenterprises.
(b)
African Development Bank and Asian Development Bank; provision of credit to microenterprises.
(c)
Annual reports to Congress; inclusion of status of microenterprise credit promotion activities.
262p–3.
Participation of women in economic, social and policy development activities.
(a)
Congressional declaration of policy.
(b)
Instructions by Secretary of the Treasury to United States Executive Directors.
(c)
Annual reports to Congress.
262p–4.
Instructions to United States Executive Directors; indigenous people in borrowing country; determination of impact; protection of rights; consultation.
262p–4a.
Loan programs to reduce economic dependence on illicit narcotics.
(a)
Findings.
(b)
Loan programs to reduce economic dependence on illicit narcotics.
(c)
Coordination among assistance programs designed to reduce economic dependency on illicit narcotics.
262p–4b.
Directives regarding government-owned enterprises in countries receiving World Bank loans.
(a)
Finding.
(b)
Technical assistance to transform government-owned enterprises into privately owned enterprises.
(c)
Reports.
262p–4c.
Initiation of discussions to facilitate debt-for-development swaps for human welfare and environmental conservation.
(a)
Findings.
(b)
Initiation of discussions to facilitate debt-for-development swaps for human welfare and environmental conservation.
262p–4d.
Initiation of discussions to facilitate financing of human welfare and natural resource programs in sub-Saharan Africa in connection with debt reduction and conversion.
(a)
Findings.
(b)
Initiation of discussions to facilitate financing of human welfare and natural resource programs in sub-Saharan Africa in connection with debt reduction and conversion.
262p–4e.
Extent to which borrowing country governments have honored debt-for-development swap agreements to be considered as factor in making loans to such borrowers.
(a)
In general.
(b)
Definitions.
262p–4f.
Assistance to countries to develop statistical assessment of well-being of poor.
(a)
Findings.
(b)
Assistance to countries to develop statistical assessment of well-being of poor.
262p–4g.
Directives regarding government-owned enterprises in countries receiving IADB loans.
(a)
Finding.
(b)
Technical assistance to transform government-owned enterprises into privately owned enterprises.
262p–4h.
Discussions to increase productive economic participation of poor; reports.
(a)
In general.
(b)
Progress report.
262p–4i.
Multilateral development banks and debt-for-nature exchanges.
(a)
Directions to United States Executive Directors.
(b)
Negotiation of guidelines for restoration, protection, or sustainable use policies.
(c)
Inclusion of certain items in guidelines.
262p–4j.
Promotion of lending for environment.
262p–4k.
Promotion of institution-building for nongovernmental organizations concerned with environment.
262p–4l.
Improvement of interaction between International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and nongovernmental organizations.
(a)
In general.
(b)
Certain mechanisms urged.
262p–4m.
Population, health, and nutrition programs.
262p–4n.
Equal employment opportunities.
262p–4o.
Respect for indigenous peoples.
262p–4p.
Encouragement of fair labor practices.
262p–4q.
Opposition to assistance by international financial institutions to terrorist states.
(a)
In general.
(b)
"International financial institution" defined.
262p–5.
Definitions.
262p–6.
Improvement of the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative.
(a)
Improvement of the HIPC Initiative.
(b)
Heavily Indebted Poor Countries review.
(c)
Definition.
262p–7.
Reform of the Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility.
262q.
Transferred.
262r.
Annual report by Chairman of National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Policies.
(a)
In general.
(b)
Contents of reports.
(c)
Definitions.
(d)
Testimony required.
(e)
Advisory Committee on IMF policy.
262r–1.
Transmission to the Congress of operating summaries of the multilateral development banks.
262r–2.
Combined report on effect of pending multilateral development bank loans on environment, natural resources, public health, and indigenous peoples.
262r–3.
Reports on financial stabilization programs led by International Monetary Fund in connection with financing from Exchange Stabilization Fund.
(a)
In general.
(b)
Timing.
262r–4.
Annual report and testimony on state of international financial system, IMF reform, and compliance with IMF agreements.
(a)
Reports.
(b)
Testimony.
262r–5.
Audits of International Monetary Fund.
(a)
Access to materials.
(b)
Reports.
262s.
Multilateral development bank procurement.
(a)
Executive Directors.
(b)
Officer of procurement.
(b)
"Multilateral development bank" defined.
262s–1.
Procurement opportunities for United States firms.
262s–2.
Commercial Service Officers and multilateral development bank procurement.
(a)
Appointment of Commercial Service Officers to serve with Executive Directors.
(b)
Functions of officers.
262t.
Personnel practices.
(a)
Statement of policy.
(b)
Consultation.
263.
International Prison Commission.
263a.
International Criminal Police Organization.
264, 265.
Omitted.
266.
International commission of congresses of navigation; authorization of appropriation for expenses.
266a, 266b. Transferred or Repealed.
267.
Permanent Commission of International Geodetic Association; representative of United States.
267a.
Appointment of delegates; compensation.
267b.
International Joint Commission; invitation to establish; personnel; duties.
268.
International Joint Commission; salaries; powers.
268a.
Repealed.
268b.
Advances from appropriation "Boundary line, Alaska and Canada, and the United States and Canada".
268c.
Limitation on expenditure of funds for compensation of International Boundary Commissioner to actual hours worked.
269.
Permanent International Association of Road Congresses; authorization of membership.
269a.
Central Bureau of the International Map of the World on the Millionth Scale; authorization of appropriations.
269b.
Omitted.
269c.
International Statistical Bureau at The Hague; authorization of appropriations.
269d.
Inter American Statistical Institute; authorization of appropriations.
269e.
Omitted.
269f.
International Bureau for the Protection of Industrial Property; authorization of appropriations.
269g.
Private International Law Conference at The Hague and Private Law International Institute in Rome; membership; appointment of delegates.
269g–1.
Authorization of appropriations.
269h.
International Union for the Publication of Customs Tariffs; authorization of annual appropriations for expenses.
270 to 270g. Repealed.
271.
International Labor Organization; membership.
272.
Omitted.
272a.
Authorization of appropriations.
272b.
Loyalty check on United States personnel.
273.
Pan American Institute of Geography and History; authorization of annual appropriations for membership.
274.
International Council of Scientific Unions and Associated Unions; authorization of annual appropriations for membership.
274a.
International biological program.
(a)
Congressional findings.
(b)
Congressional support.
(c)
Priority.
274b.
Cooperation of Federal and non-Federal departments, agencies, and organizations; transfers of funds.
(a)
Full cooperation with international biological program.
(b)
Authorization for transfers of funds.
275.
International Hydrographic Bureau.
275a.
Permanent International Commission of the Congresses of Navigation; authorization of appropriations.
276a to 276b.
Repealed.
276c.
Designation of Senate delegates to Conferences of the Interparliamentary Union.
276c–1.
Reports of expenditures by members of American groups or delegations and employees; consolidated reports by Congressional committees; public inspection.
276c–2.
Employee benefits for United States citizen-representatives to international financial institutions; Treasury Department as collecting, accounting, and depositing agency for employee payments; contributions from appropriated funds.
276c–3.
Repealed.
276c–4.
Employment of United States citizens by certain international organizations.
SUBCHAPTER I-CANADA-UNITED STATES INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP
276d.
United States group; appointment; term; meetings.
276e.
Authorization of appropriations; disbursements.
276f.
Report to Congress.
276g.
Auditing of accounts.
SUBCHAPTER II-MEXICO-UNITED STATES INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP
276h.
United States group; appointment; term; meetings.
276i.
Authorization of appropriations; disbursements.
276j.
Report to Congress.
276k.
Auditing of accounts.
SUBCHAPTER II–A-BRITISH-AMERICAN INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP
276l.
British-American Interparliamentary Group.
(a)
Establishment and meetings.
(b)
Appointment of Members.
(c)
Chair and Vice Chair.
(d)
Funding.
(e)
Certification of expenditures.
(f)
Annual report.
SUBCHAPTER II–B-UNITED STATES DELEGATION TO PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY OF CONFERENCE ON SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE (CSCE)
276m.
United States Delegation to Parliamentary Assembly of Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE).
(a)
Establishment.
(b)
Appointment of Delegation.
(c)
Administrative support.
(d)
Funding.
(e)
Annual report.
SUBCHAPTER III-KERMIT ROOSEVELT FUND
276aa.
Establishment of the Kermit Roosevelt fund; creation and composition of board of trustees.
276bb.
Acceptance of funds and property from Mrs. Kermit Roosevelt; purpose and use; disbursement and investment of fund.
276cc.
Acceptance of funds and property from other sources; limitation; disbursement and investment.
276dd.
Income from property covered into Treasury; disbursement and investment.
276ee.
Powers of board; personal liability of members; compensation; decisions reviewable by Secretary of the Army; annual report; jurisdiction of court.
SUBCHAPTER IV-INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION
277.
International Boundary Commission, United States and Mexico; study of boundary waters.
277a.
Investigations of commission; construction of works or projects.
277b.
Works or projects under treaty.
(a)
Construction, operation, maintenance, and supervision; sewage interceptor system.
(b)
Rio Grande bank protection project.
(c)
Anzalduas diversion dam.
(d)
Improvements to Rio Grande Canalization Project.
277c.
Agreements with political subdivisions; acquisition of lands.
277d.
Funds received from Mexico; expenditure.
277d–1.
Authorizations for Mexican treaty projects; acquisition of lands for relocation purposes; contracts and conveyances.
277d–2.
Construction and maintenance of roads, highways, etc.; housing and other facilities for personnel.
277d–3.
Authorization for appropriations; activities for which available; contracts for excess amounts.
277d–4.
Acquisition of properties of Imperial Irrigation District of California.
277d–5.
Availability of prior appropriations; restriction to projects agreed to under treaty.
277d–6.
Douglas-Agua Prieta Sanitation Project; operation by Commission; division of costs; contribution by City of Douglas, Arizona.
277d–7.
Authorization for appropriations; availability of prior appropriations; use of moneys received.
277d–8.
Calexico Mexicali Sanitation Project; operation by Commission; division of costs; contribution by City of Calexico, California.
277d–9.
Authorization for appropriations; availability of prior appropriations; use of moneys received.
277d–10.
Nogales Sanitation Project; operation by Commission; division of costs; contribution by Nogales, Arizona.
277d–11.
Authorization of appropriations; availability of prior appropriations; use of moneys received.
277d–12.
Expenditures for flood fighting, rescue operations, repairs or restoration of flood control or sanitation works threatened or destroyed by floodwaters of Rio Grande, Colorado, or Tijuana Rivers.
277d–13.
Authorization for international storage dam on the Rio Grande.
277d–14.
Construction, operation, and maintenance on self-liquidating basis of facilities for generating hydroelectric energy.
277d–15.
Integration of operation of dam with other United States water conservation activities.
277d–16.
Authorization of appropriations.
277d–17.
Chamizal boundary settlement; investigations relating to river channel; acquisition of lands; relocation of facilities.
277d–18.
Construction, operation, and maintenance of works; Bridge of the Americas.
(a)
In general.
(b)
Bridge of the Americas.
(c)
Advance appropriations.
277d–19.
Compensation of owners and tenants to prevent economic injury; regulations.
277d–20.
Limitation on application for reimbursement or compensation.
277d–21.
Attorneys' fees; penalties.
277d–22.
Prohibition against duplicate payments; eligibility for payments unaffected by means employed for acquisition of property; rights and powers unaffected.
277d–23.
Taxation; exclusion from gross income.
277d–24.
Definitions; exemption from administrative procedure provisions.
277d–25.
Authorization of appropriations.
277d–26.
Lower Colorado River emergency flood control works; agreements with Mexico for joint construction, operation and maintenance.
277d–27.
Execution of agreements.
277d–28.
Authorization of appropriations.
277d–29.
Rio Grande canalization project; flood and sediment control; agreements authorized; control gates; costs; authorization of appropriations.
277d–30.
Lower Rio Grande drainage conveyance canal projects; agreements with Mexico for construction, operation, and maintenance; division of costs; non-Federal assurances of one-half of Federal costs.
277d–31.
Authorization of appropriations.
277d–32.
Tijuana River flood control project; agreement with Mexico for joint construction, operation and maintenance.
277d–33.
Authorization; construction, operation, and maintenance, appropriations, and acquisition of land.
277d–34.
American-Mexican Boundary Treaty, authorization for carrying out treaty provisions; investigations; land acquisition, purposes; damages, repair or compensation.
277d–35.
Construction, operation, and maintenance of works; property relocation, contracts; transfer of authority.
277d–36.
Sale of excess land.
277d–37.
Channel shifts; boundary determination.
277d–38.
Acquired land, addition to State; State jurisdiction.
277d–39.
Hidalgo-Reynosa lands; administration; part of national wildlife refuge system.
277d–40.
Authorization of appropriations.
277d–41.
American-Mexican Boundary Treaty, Presidio flood control project; authorization of flood control agreement.
277d–42.
Construction, operation, and maintenance of flood control works; authorization of appropriations; restrictions.
277e.
Disposal of lands; issuance of licenses for use of lands; compensation for injured property.
277f.
Valley Gravity Canal and Storage Project.
277g.
Agreements to correct pollution of Rio Grande.
(a)
In general.
(b)
Content of agreements.
277g–1.
Authority of Secretary of State to plan, construct, operate, and maintain facilities.
277g–2.
Consultation with Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency and other authorities.
277g–3.
Authorization of appropriations.
277h.
Authority of the International Boundary and Water Commission to assist State and local governments.
(a)
Authority.
(b)
Reimbursements.
SUBCHAPTER V-GORGAS MEMORIAL LABORATORY
278.
Gorgas Memorial Laboratory; location; acceptance of funds from Latin American countries or other sources.
278a.
Annual report to Congress; examination of books and accounts.
278b.
Repealed.
SUBCHAPTER VI-UNITED NATIONS FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION
279.
United States membership in the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.
279a.
Authorization of appropriations for payment of United States expenses in Organization; limitation of contributions.
279b.
Integration of International Institute of Agriculture with Organization.
279c.
Congressional authority necessary for acceptance of new obligations in Organization.
279d.
Limitation on power of Conference to impose new obligations on United States.
SUBCHAPTER VII-SOUTH PACIFIC COMMISSION
280.
Representation in South Pacific Commission; appointment of commissioners and alternates.
280a.
Definitions.
280b.
Authorization of appropriations.
280c.
Employment of personnel with specialized skills.
SUBCHAPTER VIII-CARIBBEAN COMMISSION
280h.
Representation in Caribbean Commission; appointment of commissioners and alternates.
280i.
Authorization of appropriations.
SUBCHAPTER IX-PAN AMERICAN RAILWAY CONGRESS
280j.
Representation in Congress; appointment of delegates and alternates.
280k.
Authorization of appropriations.
SUBCHAPTER X-THE INSTITUTE OF INTER-AMERICAN AFFAIRS
281 to 281l. Omitted or Repealed.
SUBCHAPTER XI-INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION
282.
Acceptance of membership by United States in International Finance Corporation.
282a.
Governor, executive director, and alternates of Corporation.
282b.
Applicability of National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Problems.
282c.
Congressional authorization needed for certain actions.
282d.
Federal Reserve banks as depositories.
282e.
Payment of subscriptions to Corporation by United States; dividends covered into Treasury.
(a)
Authority of Secretary of the Treasury.
(b)
Dividends treated as miscellaneous receipts.
282f.
Jurisdiction and venue of actions.
282g.
Status, privileges, and immunities of the United States.
282h.
Loans to or from International Bank for Reconstruction and Development; amendment to Articles of Agreement.
282i.
Increase in capital stock of Corporation; subscription to additional shares.
282j.
Increase in capital stock of Corporation; subscription to additional shares.
282k.
Securities issued by Corporation.
(a)
Exemption from securities laws; reports to Securities and Exchange Commission.
(b)
Authority of Securities and Exchange Commission to suspend exemption; reports to Congress.
282l.
Capital stock increase.
(a)
Subscription authorized.
(b)
Limitations on authorization of appropriations.
282m.
Authority to vote for capital increases necessary to support economic restructuring in independent states of former Soviet Union.
282n.
Authority to agree to amendments to Articles of Agreement.
SUBCHAPTER XII-INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
283.
Acceptance of membership by United States in Inter-American Development Bank.
283a.
Appointment of officers; term of office; salary.
(a)
Governor and alternate governor.
(b)
Executive director and alternate executive director.
(c)
Compensation.
283b.
National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Problems.
283c.
Congressional authorization needed for certain actions.
283d.
Federal Reserve banks as depositories.
283e.
Payment of subscription to Bank and Fund by United States.
(a)
Authorization of appropriations.
(b)
Issuance of special notes.
(c)
Income covered into Treasury.
283f.
Jurisdiction and venue of actions.
283g.
Status, privileges, and immunities of the United States.
283h.
Securities issued by Bank; reports to and of Securities and Exchange Commission.
(a)
Exempt securities; reports of Bank to Commission.
(b)
Suspension of exemption provisions; annual reports of Commission to Congress.
283i.
Repealed.
283j.
Increased United States participation in Bank activities.
283j–1.
Audit.
(a)
Establishment.
(b)
Scope and standards.
(c)
Reports.
283k.
Authorization of appropriations.
(a)
Capital stock of Inter-American Development Bank.
(b)
Fund for Special Operations of the Inter-American Development Bank.
283l.
Increase in resources of the Fund for Special Operations.
(a)
Authorization of vote; payment to Fund.
(b)
Authorization of appropriations.
(c)
Loan disapproval by the United States.
283m.
Additional increases in resources of the Fund for Special Operations.
(a)
Authorization of vote; payment to Fund.
(b)
Authorization of appropriations.
(c)
Loan disapproval by the United States.
283n.
Increase in authorized capital stock; United States share; authorization of appropriations.
283o.
Increase in authorized capital stock and additional subscriptions of members thereto; increase in resources of Fund for Special Operations and contributions thereto; United States share; authorization of appropriations.
283p.
Authorization for payment of United States contribution to increase Fund for Special Operations; authorization of appropriations.
283q.
Articles of agreement; authorization to agree to amendments.
283r.
Expropriation of United States property; loan restrictions.
283s.
Illegal drug traffic; loan restrictions.
283t.
Authorization to vote on proposed resolutions.
283u.
Membership in the Bank for the Bahamas and Guyana.
283v.
Loans to the Caribbean Development Bank.
283w.
Increase in authorized capital stock of Bank and increase in resources of Fund for Special Operations; United States share; authorization of appropriations.
283x.
Subscription to additional shares; authorization of appropriations.
283y.
Repealed.
283z.
Proposal of light-capital or intermediate technologies as part of Bank's development strategy.
(a)
Contents of proposed resolution.
(b)
Progress report to Congress.
283z–1.
Increase in authorized capital stock of Bank and increase in resources of Fund for Special Operations.
(a)
United States share.
(b)
Authorization of appropriations.
(c)
Funding requirements.
(d)
Limitation of funds to members of Bank.
283z–2.
Contribution to Inter-American Development Bank; authorization of appropriations.
283z–3.
Increase in authorized capital stock of Bank and increases in resources of Fund for Special Operations; United States share; authorization of appropriations.
283z–4.
Amendments to Articles of Agreement in resolution on Merger of Interregional and Ordinary Capital Resources.
283z–5.
Capital increase; increase in resources of Fund for Special Operations.
(a)
Authority to vote for, and to subscribe and contribute to, increase in authorized capital stock of Bank and increase in resources of Fund for Special Operations.
(b)
Limitation on authorization of appropriations.
(c)
Organizational changes required to be made before payment for subscription to capital stock and contribution to Fund for Special Operations.
(d)
Certification of access to Bank records required before payment for subscription to capital stock and contribution to Fund for Special Operations.
283z–6.
Investment in human capital.
(a)
In general.
(b)
"Investments in human capital" defined.
283z–7.
Limitations on policy based lending.
283z–8.
Increase in lending to Caribbean.
283z–9.
Multilateral Investment Fund.
(a)
Authorization of contribution.
(b)
Authorization of appropriations.
(c)
Environmental assessment of actions.
283z–10.
Focus on low-income areas of Latin America and Caribbean.
SUBCHAPTER XII–A-INTER-AMERICAN INVESTMENT CORPORATION
283aa.
Acceptance of membership.
283bb.
Governor, Director, and alternates.
283cc.
Applicability of Bretton Woods Agreements Act.
283dd.
Restrictions.
283ee.
Federal Reserve banks as depositories.
283ff.
Subscription of stock.
(a)
Secretary of the Treasury as subscribing authority.
(b)
Authorization of appropriations.
(c)
Disposition of dividends.
283gg.
Jurisdiction of United States courts.
283hh.
Effectiveness of agreement.
283ii.
Securities issued by the Corporation.
(a)
Exempted securities.
(b)
Suspension by Securities and Exchange Commission.
SUBCHAPTER XIII-INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
284.
Acceptance of membership by United States in International Development Association.
284a.
Governor, executive director, and alternates of Association.
284b.
National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Problems.
284c.
Congressional authorization needed for certain actions.
284d.
Federal Reserve banks as depositories.
284e.
Payment of subscription to Association by United States.
(a)
Authorization of appropriations for subscription.
(b)
Increase in Association resources; contribution; authorization of appropriations.
(c)
Issuance of special notes.
(d)
Income covered into Treasury.
284f.
Jurisdiction and venue of actions.
284g.
Status, privileges, and immunities of the United States.
284h.
Second replenishment; authorization of appropriations.
284i.
Third replenishment; authorization of appropriations.
284j.
Expropriation of United States property; loan restrictions.
284k.
Illegal drug traffic; loan restrictions.
284l.
Fourth replenishment; authorization of appropriations.
284m.
Repealed.
284n.
Fifth replenishment; authorization of appropriations.
284o.
Sixth replenishment; authorization of appropriations.
284p.
Seventh replenishment; authorization of appropriations.
284q.
Special Facility for Sub-Saharan Africa.
284r.
Eighth replenishment; authorization of appropriations.
284s.
Ninth replenishment.
(a)
In general.
(b)
Limitations on authorization of appropriations.
SUBCHAPTER XIV-ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
285.
Acceptance of membership by United States in Asian Development Bank.
285a.
Appointment of Governor, Alternate Governor and Director; compensation.
285b.
Coordination of policies and operations.
285c.
Congressional authorization needed for certain actions.
285d.
Federal Reserve banks as depositories.
285e.
Authorization of appropriations; income covered into Treasury.
285f.
Jurisdiction and venue of actions.
285g.
Status, immunities, and privileges.
285h.
Securities issued by Bank as exempt securities; suspension of exemption provisions; reports to and of Securities and Exchange Commission.
285i.
Authorization for payment of United States contribution; United States Special Resources.
285j.
United States Special Resources.
(a)
Development projects and programs.
(b)
Authorized uses.
(c)
Eligible goods and services.
(d)
Repayment in dollars.
285k.
Utilization of United States Special Resources.
285l.
Letter of credit form for United States Special Resources.
285m.
Withdrawal rights covering United States Special Resources.
285n.
Authorization of appropriations to provide United States Special Resources.
285o.
Expropriation of United States property; loan restrictions.
285p.
Illegal drug traffic; loan restrictions.
285q.
Subscription to additional shares; authorization of appropriations.
285r.
Contribution to special funds; authorization of appropriations.
285s.
Additional subscription to shares; authorization of appropriations.
285t.
Additional contribution to special funds; authorization of appropriations.
285u.
Additional contribution to special funds.
(a)
United States share.
(b)
Authorization of appropriations; maximum available for certain years.
(c)
Funding requirements.
285v.
Sense of Congress respecting membership of Taiwan in Bank.
285w.
Contribution to Asian Development Fund; authorization of appropriations.
285x.
Additional subscription to shares.
(a)
United States share.
(b)
Authorization of appropriations.
(c)
Continued membership of Republic of China in Bank.
285y.
Additional contribution to special funds; authorization of appropriations.
285z.
Additional contribution to special funds; authorization of appropriations.
285aa.
Capital increase.
(a)
Subscription authorized.
(b)
Limitations on authorization of appropriations.
SUBCHAPTER XV-INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND AND BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT
286.
Acceptance of membership by United States in International Monetary Fund.
286a.
Appointments.
(a)
Governors and executive directors; term of office.
(b)
Alternates; term of office.
(c)
Governor to serve as councillor; alternates and associates.
(d)
Compensation for services.
286b.
National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Problems.
(a)
Establishment and composition.
(b)
Duties and functions; reports by Council.
(c)
Reports to Council.
286b–1, 286b–2. Repealed.
286c.
Congressional authorization needed for certain actions.
286d.
Federal Reserve banks as depositories.
286e.
Payment of subscriptions to Fund and Bank by United States; issuance of special notes; income covered into Treasury.
286e–1.
Increase in quota of United States and in capital stock of Bank; subscription to additional shares.
286e–1a.
Increase in capital stock of Bank.
286e–1b.
Increase in quota of United States; authorization of appropriations.
286e–1c.
Additional increase in quota of United States.
286e–1d.
Increase in capital stock of Bank; subscription to additional shares; authorization of appropriations.
286e–1e.
Equivalent increase in quota of United States.
286e–1f.
Additional increase in capital stock of Bank; subscription to additional shares; authorization of appropriations.
286e–1g.
Additional increase in quota of United States; condition.
286e–1h.
Increase of subscription of stock; authority of United States Governor of Bank; authorization of appropriations.
286e–1i.
Increase in United States quota; consultations with Congress.
286e–1j.
Additional increase in capital stock of Bank; subscription to additional shares; authorization of appropriations.
286e–1k.
Capital stock increase.
(a)
Increase authorized.
(b)
Authorization of appropriations.
286e–1l.
Quota increase.
286e–1m.
Quota increase.
(a)
In general.
(b)
Subject to appropriations.
286e–2.
Loans to Fund.
(a)
Limitation; balance of payments and reserve position considerations.
(b)
Authorization of appropriations; repayments available for loans to Fund.
(c)
Interest and charges covered into Treasury; additional authorization of appropriations for payment of charges for purchase of currencies or gold from Fund.
(d)
Amendment to Executive Directors' decision prohibited; conditions.
286e–3.
Transfers to stabilization fund of purchase of currencies or gold from International Monetary Fund; administration; utilization of fund resources for repayments.
286e–4.
Loans to International Finance Corporation; amendment to Articles of Agreement.
286e–5.
Amendments to Articles of Agreement.
286e–5a.
Additional amendments to Articles of Agreement.
286e–5b.
Acceptance of amendments to Articles of Agreement of the Fund.
286e–6.
Vote against establishment of Council.
286e–7.
Supplementary Financing Facility.
(a)
Availability of resources.
(b)
Adjustments in the value of monetary assets.
(c)
Authorization of appropriations.
286e–8.
Treatment of creditors in debt rescheduling.
286e–9.
Stabilization programs.
286e–10.
Repealed.
286e–11.
Assistance by the Fund to any country harboring international terrorists.
286e–12.
Contribution to Interest Subsidy Account of Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility of International Monetary Fund.
(a)
Contribution authorized.
(b)
Limitation on authorization of appropriations.
286e–13.
Approval of Fund pledge to sell gold to provide resources for Reserve Account of Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility Trust.
286f.
Obtaining and furnishing information to the Fund.
(a)
Required disclosure.
(b)
Penalty for refusal.
(c)
Penalty for unlawful disclosures.
(d)
"Person" defined.
286g.
Jurisdiction and venue of actions.
286h.
Status, privileges, and immunities of the United States.
286i.
Stabilization loans by Bank; amendment to Articles of Agreement.
286j.
Use of Fund resources.
(a)
Official interpretation of authority of Fund.
(b)
Proposal of amendment.
286k.
Further promotion of international economic relations.
(a)
Congressional declaration of policy.
(b)
Transmittal of information to Congressional committees.
286k–1.
Securities issued by Bank as exempt securities; reports filed with Security and Exchange Commission.
286k–2.
Suspension of right of International Bank to issue securities under section 286k–1; report of Securities and Exchange Commission.
286l.
British loan; authorization to Secretary of the Treasury to carry out agreement.
286m.
Amount of loan; public-debt transaction; disposition of interest payments.
286n.
Special Drawing Rights.
286o.
Administration as part of the Exchange Stabilization Fund.
(a)
Special Drawing Rights.
(b)
Deposit in and withdrawal from Fund.
286p.
Issuance, purpose, and redemption of Special Drawing Rights certificates.
286q.
Limitation on allocations to the United States.
286r.
United States participation in special drawing account.
286s.
Consideration of basic human needs in economic adjustment programs supported by Fund.
(a)
Formulation and design of programs.
(b)
Changes in Fund guidelines, policies, and decisions; review prior to approval of standby arrangements; coordination among institutions; coordination between Fund and Bank; periodic analyses.
286t.
Omitted.
286u.
Dollar-Special Drawing Rights substitution account.
286v.
Membership for Taiwan in Fund.
286w.
Denial of membership or other status in Fund for Palestine Liberation Organization; United States participation in Fund if membership or other status granted; report by President to Congress.
286x.
Assistance to private sector of El Salvador, Nicaragua, and other nations.
286y.
Promoting conditions for exchange rate stability.
286z.
Collection and exchange of information on monetary and financial problems.
(a)
Sense of Congress.
(b)
Initiation by United States Executive Director of discussions with other Directors; adoption of procedures.
(c)
"Credit" defined.
(d)
Providing necessary information.
286aa.
Instructions to United States Executive Director; Communist dictatorships.
286bb.
Elimination of predatory agricultural export subsidies.
286cc.
Sustaining economic growth.
(a)
Economic adjustment programs.
(b)
Changes in Fund guidelines; limitations on debt service exceptions.
(c)
Emergencies and extraordinary circumstances.
286dd.
Fund bailouts of banks; rescheduling of debt.
286ee.
International cooperation.
286ff.
Fund interest rates.
286gg.
Elimination of trade restrictions.
(a)
Promotion of fair trade as financial assistance policy.
(b)
Agreement to eliminate unfair trade practices as condition of financial assistance.
(c)
United States position on requests for loans or drawing under bank and Fund programs; progress made in eliminating unfair trade practices.
(d)
"Multilateral development banks" defined.
286hh.
Policy based lending for debt reduction.
(a)
Criteria.
(b)
Policy based lending for debt reduction and sustainable growth.
(c)
Voluntary market-based program for debt reduction and sustainable growth.
(d)
Reports.
(e)
Review by House Banking Committee.
286ii.
Limitations on Bank policy based lending; actions required to be taken to oppose excessive policy based lending by Bank.
286jj.
Partial guarantees in connection with debt reduction for borrower countries.
286kk.
Discussions to enhance capacity of Fund to alleviate potentially adverse impacts of Fund programs on poor and environment.
286ll.
Fund policy changes.
(a)
Policy changes within IMF.
(b)
Progress report.
(c)
Study.
286mm.
Measures to reduce military spending by developing nations.
(a)
Development by Fund of means to measure military spending.
(b)
Annual reports by Fund on levels of military spending.
(c)
Analysis and assessment of military spending to be included in article IV consultations by Fund.
286nn.
Approval of contributions for debt reductions for the poorest countries.
SUBCHAPTER XVI-UNITED NATIONS ORGANIZATION
287.
Representation in Organization.
(a)
Appointment of representative; rank, status, and tenure; duties.
(b)
Appointment of additional representatives; rank, status, and tenure; duties; reappointment unnecessary.
(c)
Appointment of special and alternate representatives; number; senior representative; duties.
(d)
Additional appointees; conditions governing certain appointments; designation of certain State Department officers to sit on Security Council.
(e)
Appointment of representative to European office of United Nations; rank, status, and tenure; duties.
(f)
Representation by President or Secretary of State.
(g)
Compensation.
(h)
Appointment of representative to Vienna office of United Nations; rank, status, and tenure; duties.
287a.
Action by representatives in accordance with Presidential instructions; voting.
287b.
Reports to Congress by President.
(a)
Periodic reports.
(b)
Transmittal of Security Council resolutions.
(c)
Reports on peacekeeping operations.
(d)
Annual report.
(e)
Consultations and reports on United Nations peacekeeping operations.
(f)
Designated congressional committees.
(g)
Relationship to other notification requirements.
287c.
Economic and communication sanctions pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolution.
(a)
Enforcement measures; importation of Rhodesian chromium.
(b)
Penalties.
(c)
Steel mill products containing chromium; certificate of origin; regulations; subpenas; certificate exemption; release from customs custody; definitions.
287d.
Use of armed forces; limitations.
287d–1.
Noncombatant assistance to United Nations.
(a)
Armed forces details; supplies and equipment; obligation of funds; procurement and replacement of requested items.
(b)
Reimbursement from United Nations; waiver of reimbursement.
(c)
Additional appropriation authorizations.
(d)
Disclosure of information.
287e.
Authorization of appropriations; payment of expenses.
287e–1.
Housing supplement for certain employees assigned to the United States Mission to the United Nations.
287e–2.
Reimbursement for goods and services provided by the United States to the United Nations.
(a)
Requirement to obtain reimbursement.
(b)
Treatment of reimbursements.
(c)
Covered assistance.
(d)
Waiver.
(e)
Relationship to other reimbursement authority.
(f)
Definition.
287f.
Omitted.
287g.
Authorization of appropriations for loan to United Nations; restrictions on use of proceeds of loan.
287h.
Limitation on loan.
287i.
Deduction of principal and interest from annual payment of assessed share of United States of budget.
287j.
Participation in future United Nations borrowing; promotion of pattern of financing to avoid future large-scale deficits; report to Congress.
287k.
Congressional expression of satisfaction that expenditures relating to operations in Middle East and in the Congo are "expenses of the Organization".
287l.
Congressional declaration that United Nations take steps to give effect to advisory opinion of International Court of Justice on financial obligations of members.
SUBCHAPTER XVII-UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION
287m.
Acceptance of membership by the United States.
287n.
Representatives in General Conference; number; citizenship; compensation.
287o.
National Commission on Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Cooperation; membership; meetings; expenses.
287p.
Citizenship of members.
287q.
General and special conferences; expenses; acceptance of services and gifts or bequests of money or materials.
287r.
Authorization of appropriations; payment of expenses.
287s.
Amendments to constitution of Organization involving new obligations.
287t.
Prohibition against disclosure of information or knowledge.
SUBCHAPTER XVIII-PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES OF INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
288.
"International organization" defined; authority of President.
288a.
Privileges, exemptions, and immunities of international organizations.
288b.
Baggage and effects of officers and employees exempted from customs duties and internal revenue taxes.
288c.
Exemption from property taxes.
288d.
Privileges, exemptions, and immunities of officers, employees, and their families; waiver.
288e.
Personnel entitled to benefits.
(a)
Notification to and acceptance by Secretary of State of personnel.
(b)
Deportation of undesirables.
(c)
Extent of diplomatic status.
288f.
Applicability of reciprocity laws.
288f–1.
European Space Agency and Organization of Eastern Caribbean States; extension of privileges, exemptions, and immunities to members.
288f–2.
Organization of African Unity; extension of privileges, exemptions, and immunities.
288f–3.
Immunities for International Committee of the Red Cross.
288f–4.
International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources; extension of privileges, exemptions, and immunities.
288g.
Organization of American States; extension of privileges and immunities to members.
288h.
Commission of European Communities; extension of privileges and immunities to members.
288i.
Liaison Office of the People's Republic of China; extension of privileges and immunities to members.
288j.
International Development Law Institute.
288k.
Extension of certain privileges, exemptions, and immunities to Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices.
(a)
Application of International Organizations Immunities Act.
(b)
Application of international agreement on certain State and local taxation.
(c)
"Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices" defined.
SUBCHAPTER XIX-INTERNATIONAL REFUGEE ORGANIZATION
289.
Acceptance of membership by the United States; conditions.
289a.
Designation of representative and alternates; compensation.
289b.
Authorization of appropriations; payment of salaries and expenses.
289c.
Transfer of funds; furnishing supplies and services; accounting for reimbursements.
289d.
Omitted.
SUBCHAPTER XX-WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
290.
Acceptance of membership by the United States.
290a.
Designation of representatives and alternates; compensation; loyalty checkup.
290b.
Authorization of appropriations; payment of salaries and expenses.
290c.
Withdrawal from Organization on one-year notice.
290d.
Enactment of specific legislation by Congress.
290e.
Congressional declaration of policy.
290e–1.
International Agency for Research on Cancer; authorization of appropriations; limitation.
SUBCHAPTER XXI-INTER-AMERICAN FOUNDATION
290f.
Inter-American Foundation.
(a)
Establishment.
(b)
Congressional declaration of purpose.
(c)
Programs and projects to achieve purposes.
(d)
Coordination of activities with national and international agencies.
(e)
Powers and functions.
(f)
Disposal of assets on liquidation.
(g)
Board of directors; number, term, and appointment.
(h)
Reimbursement of expenses.
(i)
Board; authority.
(j)
Rules and regulations; quorum of the Board.
(k)
Authority of the Board to appoint committees.
(l)
President of Foundation: appointment and compensation; employment of experts and consultants.
(m)
Establishment of Council; consultation by the Board; reimbursement of expenses of members of the Council.
(n)
Nonprofit nature of the Foundation; conflict of interests.
(o)
Personnel; service in foreign governments or agencies.
(p)
Service of employees of other agencies in the Foundation; rights and privileges.
(q)
Establishment of principal and branch offices.
(r)
Exemption from tax.
(s)
Authorization of appropriations.
(t)
Application of chapter 91 of title 31.
(u)
Interest on funds invested pending disbursement.
(v)
Travel expenses.
(w)
Printing expenses.
SUBCHAPTER XXII-AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FUND
290g.
African Development Fund; United States participation.
290g–1.
Appointment of Governor and Alternate Governor; rank, duties, and compensation.
290g–2.
Law governing reports to the President and the Congress.
290g–3.
Specific actions requiring Congressional authorization.
290g–4.
Authorization of appropriations; repayments and distributions from Fund to Treasury.
290g–5.
Federal Reserve banks as depository for the Fund; supervision.
290g–6.
Civil action by or against the Fund; service of process, venue, jurisdiction, removal of actions.
290g–7.
Force and effect of agreement; deposit of documents by the President; reservation of right to tax salaries and emoluments paid by the Fund to United States citizens or nationals.
290g–8.
Presidential instructions to United States Governor of the Fund to veto any use of funds to benefit a country pursuing a detrimental economic policy against United States interests; exceptions.
290g–9.
Repealed.
290g–10.
Additional authorization for contribution to African Development Fund.
(a)
Payment of United States contribution; review of payment and voting structure with other donor nations.
(b)
Authorization of appropriations.
290g–11.
Additional authorization for payment of United States contribution.
(a)
United States share.
(b)
Authorization of appropriations.
(c)
Funding requirements.
290g–12.
Additional authorization for payment of United States contribution.
290g–13.
Additional authorization for payment of United States contribution.
290g–14.
Additional authorization for payment of United States contribution.
(a)
Contribution authorized.
(b)
Authorization of appropriations.
290g–15.
Sixth replenishment.
(a)
Contribution authorized.
(b)
Limitations on authorization of appropriations.
SUBCHAPTER XXIII-AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
290h.
Congressional findings.
290h–1.
African Development Foundation.
(a)
Establishment of Foundation.
(b)
Principal and branch offices.
290h–2.
Congressional declaration of purposes.
(a)
Purposes of Foundation.
(b)
Implementation.
290h–3.
Functions of Foundation.
(a)
Types of programs; project limitations; dissemination of project insights.
(b)
Community project priorities; disbursement of funds by recipients to other African entities.
290h–4.
Powers of Foundation.
(a)
General provisions.
(b)
Nonprofit entity; restriction on use of moneys; conflict of interests.
(c)
Tax exemption.
(d)
Termination of Foundation and liquidation of assets.
290h–5.
Management of Foundation.
(a)
Board of directors; membership; designation of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson; appointment considerations; term; vacancies.
(b)
Compensation, actual, necessary, and transportation expenses.
(c)
Quorum.
(d)
President of Foundation; appointment and compensation; employment of experts and consultants.
(e)
Advisory council; membership; appointment considerations; consultations with council; compensation, travel, and other expenses.
290h–6.
Government corporation control provisions applicable.
290h–7.
Limitation on spending authority.
290h–8.
Authorization of appropriations.
290h–9.
Repealed.
SUBCHAPTER XXIV-AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
290i.
Acceptance of membership.
290i–1.
Governor and Alternate Governor.
(a)
Appointment; term; termination and reappointment.
(b)
Compensation and expenses.
(c)
Voting.
290i–2.
Director or Alternate Director; allowances.
290i–3.
Applicability of Bretton Woods Agreements Act.
290i–4.
Restrictions.
290i–5.
Federal Reserve banks as depositories.
290i–6.
Subscription to stock.
(a)
Authorization of United States subscription to stock.
(b)
Authorization of appropriations.
(c)
Distributions by Bank.
290i–7.
Jurisdiction of United States courts.
290i–8.
Force and effect of agreement.
290i–9.
Securities issued by Bank; Securities and Exchange Commission oversight.
(a)
Treatment as exempt securities; reports to Securities and Exchange Commission.
(b)
Suspension of provisions; reports to Congress.
290i–10.
Authorization of United States subscription to stock; authorization of appropriations.
SUBCHAPTER XXV-UNITED STATES–INDIA FUND FOR CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC COOPERATION
290j.
Establishment of the Fund.
(a)
Agreement with Government of India; program purposes.
(b)
United States representatives.
(c)
Funding of programs.
290j–1.
Use of United States owned rupees to capitalize the Fund.
SUBCHAPTER XXVI-MULTILATERAL INVESTMENT GUARANTEE AGENCY
290k.
Acceptance of membership.
290k–1.
Governor and Alternate Governor.
290k–2.
Instructions for United States Director.
290k–3.
Opposition to certain guarantees or investment promotions; independent evaluation of guaranteed investments.
290k–4.
Consultation with representatives of private sector and of labor organizations on Agency policy directions and operations.
290k–5.
Applicability of Bretton Woods Agreements Act.
290k–6.
Restrictions.
290k–7.
Federal Reserve banks as depositories.
290k–8.
Subscription of stock.
(a)
Authority of Secretary of the Treasury.
(b)
Authorization of appropriations.
(c)
Dividends deposited into Treasury.
290k–9.
Jurisdiction of United States courts and enforcement of arbitral awards.
290k–10.
Effectiveness of Convention.
290k–11.
Arbitral awards; enforcement; full faith and credit; Federal Arbitration Act inapplicable; exclusiveness of district court jurisdiction.
SUBCHAPTER XXVII-EUROPEAN BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT
290l.
Acceptance of membership.
290l–1.
Governor and alternate Governor.
(a)
Appointment.
(b)
Compensation.
290l–2.
Applicability of certain provisions of Bretton Woods Agreements Act.
290l–3.
Federal Reserve banks as depositories.
290l–4.
Subscription of stock.
(a)
Subscription authority.
(b)
Limitations on authorization of appropriations.
(c)
Disposition of net income distributions by Bank.
290l–5.
Jurisdiction and venue of civil actions by or against Bank.
(a)
Jurisdiction.
(b)
Venue.
290l–6.
Effectiveness of Agreement.
290l–7.
Exemption from securities laws for certain securities issued by Bank; reports required.
(a)
Exemption from securities laws; reports to Securities and Exchange Commission.
(b)
Authority of Securities and Exchange Commission to suspend exemption; reports to Congress.
290l–8.
Congressional consultations.
SUBCHAPTER XXVIII-NORTH AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK AND RELATED PROVISIONS
290m.
North American Development Bank.
(a)
Acceptance of membership.
(b)
Subscription of stock.
(c)
Compensation of Board members.
(d)
Applicability of Bretton Woods Agreements Act.
(e)
Restrictions.
(f)
Federal Reserve banks as depositories.
(g)
Jurisdiction of United States courts and enforcement of arbitral awards.
(h)
Exemption from securities laws for certain securities issued by Bank; reports required.
290m–1.
Status, immunities, and privileges.
290m–2.
Community adjustment and investment program.
(a)
The President.
(b)
Advisory Committee.
(c)
Ombudsman.
(d)
Reporting requirement.
290m–3.
"Border Environment Cooperation Agreement" defined.
SUBCHAPTER XXIX-UNITED STATES-MEXICO BORDER HEALTH COMMISSION
290n.
Appointment of members of Border Health Commission.
290n–1.
Duties.
290n–2.
Other authorized functions.
290n–3.
Membership.
(a)
Number and appointment of United States section.
(b)
Commissioner.
(c)
Compensation.
290n–4.
Regional offices.
290n–5.
Reports.
290n–6.
Definitions.
SUBCHAPTER XXX-MIDDLE EAST DEVELOPMENT BANK
290o.
Acceptance of membership.
290o–1.
Governor and alternate Governor.
(a)
Appointment.
(b)
Compensation.
290o–2.
Applicability of certain provisions of Bretton Woods Agreements Act.
290o–3.
Federal Reserve Banks as depositories.
290o–4.
Subscription of stock.
(a)
Subscription authority.
(b)
Limitations on authorization of appropriations.
(c)
Limitations on obligation of appropriated amounts for shares of capital stock.
(d)
Disposition of net income distributions by Bank.
290o–5.
Jurisdiction and venue of civil actions by or against Bank.
(a)
Jurisdiction.
(b)
Venue.
290o–6.
Effectiveness of Agreement.
290o–7.
Exemption from securities laws for certain securities issued by Bank; reports required.
(a)
Exemption from securities laws; reports to Securities and Exchange Commission.
(b)
Authority of Securities and Exchange Commission to suspend exemption; reports to Congress.