22 USC 2452a - Exchange program with countries in transition from totalitarianism to democracy

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 17, 2024

§ 2452a.

Exchange program with countries in transition from totalitarianism to democracy

(a)

Authorization of activities; grants or contracts for exchanges with foreign countries

Pursuant to the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 [22 U.S.C. 2451 et seq.] and using the authorities contained therein, the President is authorized, when the President considers that it would strengthen international cooperative relations, to provide, by grant, contract, or otherwise, for exchanges with countries that are in transition from totalitarianism to democracy, which include, but are not limited to Poland, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria, and Romania—

(1)

by financing studies, research, instruction, and related activities—

(A)

of or for American citizens and nationals in foreign countries; and

(B)

of or for citizens and nationals of foreign countries in American private businesses, trade associations, unions, chambers of commerce, and local, State, and Federal Government agencies, located in or outside the United States; and

(2)

by financing visits and interchanges between the United States and countries in transition from totalitarianism to democracy.

The program under this section shall be coordinated by the Department of State.

(b)

Transfer of funds

(Pub. L. 101–610, title VI, § 602, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3186; Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XIII, § 1335(c), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–787.)

cite as: 22 USC 2452a