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22 U.S.C. 4312: Presidential guidelinesText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 22-FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSECHAPTER 53-AUTHORITIES RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF FOREIGN MISSIONS
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§4312. Presidential guidelines

The authorities granted to the Secretary pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be exercised in accordance with procedures and guidelines approved by the President.

( Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 841 , title II, § 212, as added Pub. L. 97–241, title II, § 202(b) , Aug. 24, 1982 , 96 Stat. 290 .)

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Effective Date

Section effective Oct. 1, 1982, see section 204 of Pub. L. 97–241, set out as a note under section 4301 of this title.