### Question
How is the "United States assistance" defined?


### Answer
The term **United States assistance** is defined in *22 U.S.C. § 6591* as follows -

> 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)

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 6591*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 74-FOREIGN AFFAIRS AGENCIES CONSOLIDATION > SUBCHAPTER V-AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT > Part B-Authorities of Secretary of State**

