Chapter 7 International Bureaus, Congresses, Etc.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Cyprus, Greece, Israel, and the United States 3+1 Interparliamentary Group

Pub. L. 117–81, div. A, title XIII, § 1316, Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2001, provided that:

“(a) Establishment.— There is established a group, to be known as the ‘Cyprus, Greece, Israel, and the United States 3+1 Interparliamentary Group’, to serve as a legislative component to the 3+1 process launched in Jerusalem in March 2019.
“(b) Membership.— The Cyprus, Greece, Israel, and the United States 3+1 Interparliamentary Group shall include a group of not more than 6 United States Senators, to be known as the ‘United States group’, who shall be appointed in equal numbers by the majority leader and the minority leader of the Senate. The majority leader and the minority leader of the Senate shall also serve as ex officio members of the United States group.
“(c) Meetings.— Not less frequently than once each year, the United States group shall meet with members of the 3+1 group to discuss issues on the agenda of the 3+1 deliberations of the Governments of Greece, Israel, Cyprus, and the United States to include maritime security, defense cooperation, energy initiatives, and countering malign influence efforts by the People’s Republic of China and the Russian Federation.
“(d) Authorization of Appropriations.—
“(1) In general.— There is authorized to be appropriated $100,000 for each fiscal year to assist in meeting the expenses of the United States group.
“(2) Availability of funds.— Amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization under this subsection are authorized to remain available until expended.
“(e) Termination.— The Cyprus, Greece, Israel, and the United States 3+1 Interparliamentary Group shall terminate 4 years after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 27, 2021].”

United States Policy Regarding International Financial Institution Assistance With Respect to Advanced Wireless Technologies

Pub. L. 117–81, div. F, title LXI, § 6105, Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2386, provided that:

“(a) In General.— The Secretary of the Treasury (in this section referred to as the ‘Secretary’) shall instruct the United States Executive Director at each international financial institution (as defined in section 1701(c)(2) of the International Financial Institutions Act (22 U.S.C. 262r(c)(2))) that it is the policy of the United States to—
“(1) support assistance by the institution with respect to advanced wireless technologies (such as 5th generation wireless technology for digital cellular networks and related technologies) only if the technologies provide appropriate security for users;
“(2) proactively encourage assistance with respect to infrastructure or policy reforms that facilitate the use of secure advanced wireless technologies; and
“(3) cooperate, to the maximum extent practicable, with member states of the institution, particularly with United States allies and partners, in order to strengthen international support for such technologies.
“(b) Waiver Authority.— The Secretary may waive subsection (a) on a case-by-case basis, on reporting to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate that the waiver—
“(1) will allow the United States to effectively promote the objectives of the policy described in subsection (a); or
“(2) is in the national interest of the United States, with an explanation of the reasons therefor.
“(c) Progress Report.— The Chairman of the National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Policies shall include in the annual report required by section 1701 of the International Financial Institutions Act (22 U.S.C. 262r) a description of progress made toward advancing the policy described in subsection (a) of this section.
“(d) Sunset.— The preceding provisions of this section shall have no force or effect after the earlier of—
“(1) the date that is 7 years after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 27, 2021]; or
“(2) the date that the Secretary reports to the committees specified in subsection (b) that terminating the effectiveness of the provisions is important to the national interest of the United States, with a detailed explanation of the reasons therefor.”

Ensuring Chinese Debt Transparency

Pub. L. 116–283, div. H, title XCVII, § 9722, Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4840, provided that:

“(a) United States Policy at the International Financial Institutions.— The Secretary of the Treasury shall instruct the United States Executive Director at each international financial institution (as defined in section 1701(c)(2) of the International Financial Institutions Act [22 U.S.C. 262r(c)(2)]) that it is the policy of the United States to use the voice and vote of the United States at the respective institution to seek to secure greater transparency with respect to the terms and conditions of financing provided by the government of the People’s Republic of China to any member state of the respective institution that is a recipient of financing from the institution, consistent with the rules and principles of the Paris Club.
“(b) Report Required.— The Chairman of the National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Policies shall include in the annual report required by section 1701 of the International Financial Institutions Act [22 U.S.C. 262r]—
“(1) a description of progress made toward advancing the policy described in subsection (a) of this section; and
“(2) a discussion of financing provided by entities owned or controlled by the government of the People’s Republic of China to the member states of international financial institutions that receive financing from the international financial institutions, including any efforts or recommendations by the Chairman to seek greater transparency with respect to the former financing.
“(c) Sunset.— Subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall have no force or effect after the earlier of—
“(1) the date that is 7 years after the date of the enactment of this Act [Jan. 1, 2021]; or
“(2) 30 days after the date that the Secretary reports to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate that the People’s Republic of China is in substantial compliance with the rules and principles of the Paris Club.”

Accountability for World Bank Loans to China

Pub. L. 116–283, div. H, title XCVII, § 9723, Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4841, provided that:

“(a) United States Support for Graduation of China From World Bank Assistance.—
“(1) In general.— The United States Governor of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (in this section referred to as the ‘IBRD’) shall instruct the United States Executive Director at the IBRD that it is the policy of the United States to—
“(A) pursue the expeditious graduation of the People’s Republic of China from assistance by the IBRD, consistent with the lending criteria of the IBRD; and
“(B) until the graduation of China from IBRD assistance, prioritize projects in China that contribute to global public goods, to the extent practicable.
“(2) Sunset.— Paragraph (1) shall have no force or effect on or after the earlier of—
“(A) the date that is 7 years after the date of the enactment of this Act [Jan. 1, 2021]; or
“(B) the date that the Secretary of the Treasury reports to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate that termination of paragraph (1) is important to the national interest of the United States, with a detailed explanation of the reasons therefor.
“(b) Accountability for World Bank Loans to the People’s Republic of China.—
“(1) In general.— Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the United States Governor of the IBRD shall submit the report described in paragraph (2) to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.
“(2) Report described.— The report described in this paragraph shall include the following:
“(A) A detailed description of the efforts of the United States Governor of the IBRD to enforce the timely graduation of countries from the IBRD, with a particular focus on the efforts with regard to the People’s Republic of China.
“(B) If the People’s Republic of China is a member country of the IBRD, an explanation of any economic or political factors that have prevented the graduation of the People’s Republic of China from the IBRD.
“(C) A discussion of any effects resulting from fungibility and IBRD lending to China, including the potential for IBRD lending to allow for funding by the government of the People’s Republic of China of activities that may be inconsistent with the national interest of the United States.
“(D) An action plan to help ensure that the People’s Republic of China graduates from the IBRD within 2 years after submission of the report, consistent with the lending eligibility criteria of the IBRD.
“(3) Waiver of requirement that report include action plan.— The Secretary of the Treasury may waive the requirement of paragraph (2)(D) on reporting to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate that the waiver is important to the national interest of the United States, with a detailed explanation of the reasons therefor.
“(c) Ensuring Debt Transparency With Respect to the Belt and Road Initiative.— Within 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall, in consultation with the Secretary of State, submit to the Committee on Financial Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a report (which should be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex) that includes the following:
“(1) An assessment of the level of indebtedness of countries receiving assistance through the Belt and Road Initiative that are also beneficiary countries of the international financial institutions, including the level and nature of indebtedness to the People’s Republic of China or an entity owned or controlled by the government of the People’s Republic of China.
“(2) An analysis of debt management assistance provided by the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the Office of Technical Assistance of the Department of the Treasury to borrowing countries of the Belt and Road Initiative of the People’s Republic of China (or any comparable initiative or successor initiative of China).
“(3) An assessment of the effectiveness of United States efforts, including bilateral efforts and multilateral efforts, at the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, other international financial institutions and international organizations to promote debt transparency.”

Executive Documents

Withdrawing the United States From International Organizations, Conventions, and Treaties That Are Contrary to the Interests of the United States

Memorandum of President of the United States, Jan. 7, 2026, 91 F.R. 2281, provided:

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby direct:

Section 1. Purpose. (a) On February 4, 2025, I issued Executive Order 14199 (Withdrawing the United States from and Ending Funding to Certain United Nations Organizations and Reviewing United States Support to All International Organizations) [22 U.S.C. 287 note]. That Executive Order directed the Secretary of State, in consultation with the United States Representative to the United Nations, to conduct a review of all international intergovernmental organizations of which the United States is a member and provides any type of funding or other support, and all conventions and treaties to which the United States is a party, to determine which organizations, conventions, and treaties are contrary to the interests of the United States. The Secretary of State has reported his findings as required by Executive Order 14199.

(b) I have considered the Secretary of State’s report and, after deliberating with my Cabinet, have determined that it is contrary to the interests of the United States to remain a member of, participate in, or otherwise provide support to the organizations listed in section 2 of this memorandum.

(c) Consistent with Executive Order 14199 and pursuant to the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby direct all executive departments and agencies (agencies) to take immediate steps to effectuate the withdrawal of the United States from the organizations listed in section 2 of this memorandum as soon as possible. For United Nations entities, withdrawal means ceasing participation in or funding to those entities to the extent permitted by law.

(d) My review of further findings of the Secretary of State remains ongoing.

Sec. 2. Organizations from Which the United States Shall Withdraw. (a) Non-United Nations Organizations:

(i) 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy Compact;

(ii) Colombo Plan Council [for Technical Cooperation];

(iii) Commission for Environmental Cooperation;

(iv) Education Cannot Wait;

(v) European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats;

(vi) Forum of European National Highway Research Laboratories;

(vii) Freedom Online Coalition;

(viii) Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund;

(ix) Global Counterterrorism Forum;

(x) Global Forum on Cyber Expertise;

(xi) Global Forum on Migration and Development;

(xii) Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research;

(xiii) Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals, and Sustainable Development;

(xiv) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change [7 U.S.C. 6701(c)(6)];

(xv) Intergovernmental Science–Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services;

(xvi) International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property [54 U.S.C. 304106];

(xvii) International Cotton Advisory Committee [22 U.S.C. 288 note];

(xviii) International Development Law Organization;

(xix) International Energy Forum;

(xx) International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies;

(xxi) International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance;

(xxii) International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law;

(xxiii) International Lead and Zinc Study Group;

(xxiv) International Renewable Energy Agency [22 U.S.C. 290p];

(xxv) International Solar Alliance;

(xxvi) International Tropical Timber Organization;

(xxvii) International Union for Conservation of Nature [and Natural Resources; 22 U.S.C. 288f–4];

(xxviii) Pan American Institute of Geography and History [22 U.S.C. 273];

(xxix) Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation;

(xxx) Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combatting Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia;

(xxxi) Regional Cooperation Council;

(xxxii) Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century;

(xxxiii) Science and Technology Center in Ukraine;

(xxxiv) Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme; and

(xxxv) Venice Commission of the Council of Europe.

(b) United Nations (UN) Organizations:

(i) Department of Economic and Social Affairs;

(ii) UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)—Economic Commission for Africa;

(iii) ECOSOC—Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean;

(iv) ECOSOC—Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific;

(v) ECOSOC—Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia;

(vi) International Law Commission;

(vii) International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals;

(viii) International Trade Centre;

(ix) Office of the Special Adviser on Africa;

(x) Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary General for Children in Armed Conflict [sic, probably should be “Secretary-General for Children in Armed Conflict”];

(xi) Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict;

(xii) Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children;

(xiii) Peacebuilding Commission;

(xiv) Peacebuilding Fund;

(xv) Permanent Forum on People of African Descent;

(xvi) UN Alliance of Civilizations;

(xvii) UN Collaborative Programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries;

(xviii) UN Conference on Trade and Development;

(xix) UN Democracy Fund [22 U.S.C. 8261];

(xx) UN Energy;

(xxi) UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women;

(xxii) UN Framework Convention on Climate Change;

(xxiii) UN Human Settlements Programme;

(xxiv) UN Institute for Training and Research;

(xxv) UN Oceans;

(xxvi) UN Population Fund;

(xxvii) UN Register of Conventional Arms;

(xxviii) UN System Chief Executives Board for Coordination;

(xxix) UN System Staff College;

(xxx) UN Water; and

(xxxi) UN University.

Sec. 3. Implementation Guidance. The Secretary of State shall provide additional guidance as needed to agencies when implementing this memorandum.

Sec. 4. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this memorandum shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:

(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

(b) This memorandum shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.

(c) This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.

(d) The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.

Donald J. Trump.