22 U.S.C. § 2621 — Definitions

In this chapter— (1) The term “ person ” includes every person who occupies an office or a position in the Government of the United States, its territories and possessions, the Canal Zone government, and the government of the District of Columbia, or is a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, or a member of the family and household of any such person . (2) The term “ foreign government ” includes every foreign government and every official, agent, or representative thereof. (3) The term “ gift ” includes any present or thing, other than a decoration , tendered by or received from a foreign government . (4) The term “ decoration ” includes any order, device, medal, badge, insignia, or emblem tendered by or received from a foreign government . ( Pub. L. 89–673, § 2 , Oct. 15, 1966 , 80 Stat. 952 .) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Short Title Pub. L. 89–673, § 1 , Oct. 15, 1966 , 80 Stat. 952 , which provided that Pub. L. 89–673 , enacting this chapter, amending section 804 of this title , and repealing sections 114, 115, and 115a of former Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees, could be cited as the “ Foreign Gifts and Decorations Act of 1966 ”, was repealed by Pub. L. 90–83, § 10(b) , Sept. 11, 1967 , 81 Stat. 224 . See section 7342 of Title 5 , Government Organization and Employees. Repeal of Section Section was repealed by Pub. L. 90–83, § 10(b) , Sept. 11, 1967 , 81 Stat. 224 , except insofar as it applies to section 2625 of this title .

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