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22 U.S.C. § 290g–3 — Specific actions requiring Congressional authorization

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Unless Congress by law authorizes such action, neither the President nor any person or agency shall, on behalf of the United States:
  1. (a)agree to an increase in the subscription of the United States to the Fund;
  2. (b)vote for or agree to any amendment of the agreement which increases the obligations of the United States, or which would change the purpose or functions of the Fund; or
  3. (c)make a loan or provide other financing to the Fund, except that funds for technical assistance may be provided to the Fund by a United States agency created pursuant to an Act of Congress which is authorized by law to provide funds to international organizations.