# 22 U.S.C. § 1961: Economic assistance

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t22_s1961

## Section

- **Citation:** 22 U.S.C. § 1961
- **Heading:** Economic assistance
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 9, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 22—FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE > CHAPTER 24A—MIDDLE EAST PEACE AND STABILITY

## Text

The President is authorized to cooperate with and assist any nation or group of nations in the general area of the Middle East desiring such assistance in the development of economic strength dedicated to the maintenance of national independence.

( Pub. L. 85–7, § 1 , Mar. 9, 1957 , 71 Stat. 5 .)

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