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7 U.S.C. 5673: Contracting authority to expand agricultural export marketsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 7-AGRICULTURECHAPTER 87-EXPORT PROMOTION
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§5673. Contracting authority to expand agricultural export markets

(a)  In general

The Secretary may contract with individuals for services to be performed outside the United States as the Secretary determines necessary or appropriate for carrying out programs and activities to maintain, develop, or enhance export markets for United States agricultural commodities and products.

(b)  Not employees of United States

Individuals referred to in subsection (a) shall not be regarded as officers or employees of the United States.

( Pub. L. 95–501, title IV, § 413 , as added Pub. L. 101–624, title XV, § 1531 , Nov. 28, 1990 , 104 Stat. 3685 .)