Title 22: Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Diplomatic relations, foreign aid, international organizations, arms control, foreign agents registration, and human trafficking.
104 chapters · 2,134 sections · 4 key sections available
Key Sections (4)
Foreign Assistance Act — Congressional Findings and Declaration of Policy
The Foreign Assistance Act authorizes U.S. foreign aid programs, declaring that combating poverty, disease, and illiteracy abroad is a key foreign policy objective.
Foreign Agents Registration Act — Definitions
FARA requires anyone acting as an agent of a foreign government or entity in the United States to register with the Department of Justice and disclose their activities and agreements.
Trafficking Victims Protection Act — Purposes and Findings
The Trafficking Victims Protection Act combats human trafficking — both for sexual exploitation and forced labor — by strengthening law enforcement tools and protecting victims.
Arms Export Control Act — Control of Arms Exports and Imports
The Arms Export Control Act gives the President authority to control weapons exports and imports. Defense contractors must register with the State Department, and all arms exports require government approval.