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22 U.S.C. 297: Acquisition of property by leaseText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 22-FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSECHAPTER 8-FOREIGN SERVICE BUILDINGS
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§297. Acquisition of property by lease

The authority granted to acquire sites and buildings by purchase or otherwise shall include authority to acquire leaseholds.

( May 7, 1926, ch. 250, § 6 , 44 Stat. 405 ; June 19, 1952, ch. 446, § 4 , 66 Stat. 140 ; Pub. L. 95–105, title I, § 106(b) , Aug. 17, 1977 , 91 Stat. 845 .)

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1977⁠—Pub. L. 95–105 struck out “of not less than ten years” after “acquire leaseholds”.

1952⁠—Act June 19, 1952, provided for leaseholds of not less than 10 years.