### Question
Can you define what predecessor guaranty authority means?


### Answer
**Predecessor guaranty authority** is defined as the following in *22 U.S.C. § 2198*:

> prior guaranty authorities (other than housing guaranty authorities) repealed by the Foreign Assistance Act of 1969, and sections 1509(b)(3), 1872(b), and 1933(b) [1](#2198_1_target) of this title (exclusive of authority relating to informational media guaranties)

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 2198*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 32-FOREIGN ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER I-INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT > Part II-Other Programs > subpart iv-overseas private investment corporation**

