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16 U.S.C. 7408: International cooperation and assistanceText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
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§7408. International cooperation and assistance

(a)  Assistance to developing nations and international organizations

Consistent with existing authority and the availability of funds, the Secretary shall provide appropriate assistance to developing nations and international organizations of which such nations are members to assist those nations in meeting their obligations under the Agreement.

(b)  Personnel, services, equipment, and facilities

In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary may, by agreement, on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis, utilize the personnel, services, equipment, and facilities of any Federal, State, local, or foreign government or any entity of any such government.

( Pub. L. 114–81, title III, § 309 , Nov. 5, 2015 , 129 Stat. 669 .)