Designation of embassy anti-corruption points of contact
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/us/usc/t22/s10505
Title
22 — Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Chapter
CH112
Release
119-84
Release Date
2026-04-17
Section Text
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(a) In generalThe Secretary of State shall annually designate an anti-corruption point of contact at the United States diplomatic post to each country identified pursuant to section 10502(b) of this title, or which the Secretary otherwise determines is in need of such a point of contact. The point of contact shall be the chief of mission or the chief of mission’s designee.
(b) ResponsibilitiesEach anti-corruption point of contact designated under subsection (a) shall be responsible for enhancing coordination and promoting the implementation of a whole-of-government approach among the relevant Federal departments and agencies undertaking efforts to—(1) promote good governance in foreign countries; and
(2) enhance the ability of such countries—(A) to combat public corruption; and
(B) to develop and implement corruption risk assessment tools and mitigation strategies.
(c) TrainingThe Secretary of State shall implement appropriate training for anti-corruption points of contact designated under subsection (a).
(Pub. L. 118–31, div. E, title LIV, § 5406, Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 947.)
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