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22 U.S.C. 2349aa–1: PurposesText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 22-FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSECHAPTER 32-FOREIGN ASSISTANCE

§2349aa–1. Purposes

Activities conducted under this part shall be designed⁠—

(1)  to enhance the antiterrorism skills of friendly countries by providing training and equipment to deter and counter terrorism;

(2)  to strengthen the bilateral ties of the United States with friendly governments by offering concrete assistance in this area of great mutual concern; and

(3)  to increase respect for human rights by sharing with foreign civil authorities modern, humane, and effective antiterrorism techniques.

( Pub. L. 87–195 , pt. II, § 572, as added Pub. L. 98–151, § 101(b)(2) , Nov. 14, 1983 , 97 Stat. 972 .)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section 572 of Pub. L. 87–195 is based on section 201 of title II of H.R. 2992, Ninety-eighth Congress, as reported May 17, 1983, and enacted into law by Pub. L. 98–151.

Executive Documents

Delegation of Functions

For delegation of functions of President under this section, see Ex. Ord. No. 12163, Sept. 29, 1979, 44 F.R. 56673, as amended, set out as a note under section 2381 of this title.