# 22 C.F.R. § 130.6 (2026): Political contribution

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P130_S130_6

## Section

- **Citation:** 22 C.F.R. § 130.6 (2026)
- **Heading:** Political contribution
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 22 CFR: Foreign Relations / Chapter I: DEPARTMENT OF STATE / Part 130: POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS, FEES AND COMMISSIONS / § 130.6: § 130.6   Political contribution.

## Text

Political contribution
means any loan, gift, donation or other payment of $1,000 or more made, or offered or agreed to be made, directly or indirectly, whether in cash or in kind, which is:
(a) To or for the benefit of, or at the direction of, any foreign candidate, committee, political party, political faction, or government or governmental subdivision, or any individual elected, appointed or otherwise designated as an employee or officer thereof; and
(b) For the solicitation or promotion or otherwise to secure the conclusion of a sale of defense articles or defense services to or for the use of the armed forces of a foreign country or international organization. Taxes, customs duties, license fees, and other charges required to be paid by applicable law or regulation are not regarded as political contributions.

## Nearby sections

- [22 C.F.R. § 130.1 (2026) § 130.1   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P130_S130_1.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 130.2 (2026) § 130.2   Applicant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P130_S130_2.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 130.3 (2026) § 130.3   Armed forces.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P130_S130_3.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 130.4 (2026) § 130.4   Defense articles and defense services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P130_S130_4.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 130.5 (2026) § 130.5   Fee or commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P130_S130_5.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 130.6 (2026) § 130.6   Political contribution.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P130_S130_6.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 130.7 (2026) § 130.7   Supplier.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P130_S130_7.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 130.8 (2026) § 130.8   Vendor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P130_S130_8.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 130.9 (2026) § 130.9   Obligation to furnish information to the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P130_S130_9.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 130.10 (2026) § 130.10   Information to be furnished by applicant or supplier to the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P130_S130_10.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 130.11 (2026) § 130.11   Supplementary reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P130_S130_11.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 130.12 (2026) § 130.12   Information to be furnished by vendor to applicant or supplier.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P130_S130_12.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 130.13 (2026) § 130.13   Information to be furnished to applicant, supplier or vendor by a recipient of a fee or commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P130_S130_13.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 130.14 (2026) § 130.14   Recordkeeping.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P130_S130_14.md)

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