22 U.S.C. § 2348: General authorization

The President is authorized to furnish assistance to friendly countries and international organizations, on such terms and conditions as he may determine, for peacekeeping operations and other programs carried out in furtherance of the national security interests of the United States. Such assistance may include reimbursement to the Department of Defense for expenses incurred pursuant to section 287d–1 of this title , except that such reimbursements may not exceed $5,000,000 in any fiscal year unless a greater amount is specifically authorized by this section. An itemized identification of each foreign country or entity the capabilities of which the assistance is intended to support. An identification of the amount, type, and purpose of assistance to be provided to each such country or entity. An assessment of the capacity of each such country or entity to effectively implement, benefit from, or use the assistance to be provided for the intended purpose identified under paragraph (2). As applicable, a description of specific training on monitoring and adhering to international human rights and humanitarian law provided to the foreign country or entity receiving the assistance. An identification of any implementers, including third party contractors or other such entities, and the anticipated timeline for implementing any activities to carry out the assistance. As applicable, a description of plans to sustain and account for any military or security equipment and subsistence funds provided as an element of the assistance beyond the date of completion of such activities, including the estimated cost and source of funds to support such sustainment. Building the capacity of the foreign military, border security, or law enforcement entities, of the country. Strengthening the rule of law of the country. Countering violent extremist ideology or recruitment within the country. An identification of the authority used to provide such assistance and a detailed description of the purpose of assistance provided. An identification of the amount of such assistance and the program under which such assistance was provided. A description of the arrangements to sustain any equipment provided to the country as an element of such assistance beyond the date of completion of the assistance, including the estimated cost and source of funds to support such sustainment. An assessment of the impact of such assistance on the peacekeeping capabilities and security situation of the country, including with respect to the levels of conflict and violence, the local, political, and social dynamics, and the human rights record, of the country. The Secretary of State is authorized to integrate the elements of the report required by subsection (b) into other reports required to be submitted annually to the appropriate congressional committees. the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and of the House of Representatives.”