USC Subchapter V

22 U.S.C. § 6581 Reorganization of Agency for International Development

(a) In generalThe Agency for International Development shall be reorganized in accordance with this chapter and the reorganization plan transmitted pursuant to section 6601 of this title. (b) Functions to be transferredThe reorganization of the Agency for International Development shall provide, at a minimum, for the transfer to and consolidation with the Department of State of the following functions of AID:(1) The Press office. (2) Certain administrative functions.

22 U.S.C. § 6591 “United States assistance” defined

In this part, the term “United States assistance” means development and other economic assistance, including assistance made available under the following provisions of law: (1) Chapter 1 of part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 [22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.] (relating to development assistance). (2) Chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 [22 U.S.C. 2346 et seq.] (relating to the economic support fund). (3) Chapter 10 of part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 [22 U.S.C. 2293 et seq.] (relating to the Development Fund for Africa). (4) Chapter 11 of part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 [22 U.S.C. 2295 et seq.] (relating to assistance for the independent states of the former Soviet Union). (5) The Support for East European Democracy Act (22 U.S.C. 5401 et seq.).

22 U.S.C. § 6592 Administrator of AID reporting to Secretary of State

The Administrator of the Agency for International Development, appointed pursuant to section 2384(a) of this title, shall report to and be under the direct authority and foreign policy guidance of the Secretary of State.

22 U.S.C. § 6593 Assistance programs coordination and oversight

(a) Authority of Secretary of State(1) In generalUnder the direction of the President, the Secretary of State shall coordinate all United States assistance in accordance with this section, except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3). (2) Export promotion activitiesCoordination of activities relating to promotion of exports of United States goods and services shall continue to be primarily the responsibility of the Secretary of Commerce. (3) International economic activitiesCoordination of activities relating to United States participation in international financial institutions and relating to organization of multilateral efforts aimed at currency stabilization, currency convertibility, debt reduction, and comprehensive economic reform programs shall continue to be primarily the responsibility of the Secretary of the Treasury. (4) Authorities and powers of the Secretary of StateThe powers and authorities of the Secretary provided in this part are in addition to the powers and authorities provided to the Secretary under any other Act, including section 101(b) and section 622(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151(b), 2382(c)). (b) Coordination activitiesCoordination activities of the Secretary of State under subsection (a) shall include—(1) approving an overall assistance and economic cooperation strategy; (2) ensuring program and policy coordination among agencies of the United States Government in carrying out the policies set forth in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 [22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.], the Arms Export Control Act [22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.], and other relevant assistance Acts; (3) pursuing coordination with other countries and international organizations; and (4) resolving policy, program, and funding disputes among United States Government agencies. (c) Statutory constructionNothing in this section may be construed to lessen the accountability of any Federal agency administering any program, project, or activity of United States assistance for any funds made available to the Federal agency for that purpose. (d) Authority to provide personnel of Agency for International DevelopmentThe Administrator of the Agency for International Development is authorized to detail to the Department of State on a nonreimbursable basis such personnel employed by the Agency as the Secretary of State may require to carry out this section.