22 U.S.C. §§ 2622 to 2624
Current through P.L. 118-106 (published on www.congress.gov on 10/04/2024)
22 U.S.C. §§ 2622 to 2624
Section 2622, Pub. L. 89-673, §3, Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 952, prohibited request for or encouragement of a tender of a gift or decoration. See section 7342(b) of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
Section 2623, Pub. L. 89-673, §4, Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 952, permitted acceptance of a gift of minimal value. See section 7342(c) of Title 5.
Section 2624, Pub. L. 89-673, §5, Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 952, permitted acceptance of decorations tendered in recognition of active field service in time of combat operations. See section 7342(d) of Title 5.
- decoration
- The term "decoration" includes any order, device, medal, badge, insignia, or emblem tendered by or received from a foreign government.
- gift
- The term "gift" includes any present or thing, other than a decoration, tendered by or received from a foreign government.