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Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

A major U.S. law that organizes and provides the legal basis for much of the foreign aid provided by the United States to other countries.

Federal employee

An individual who works for the U.S. federal government.

Grantee, sub-grantee, contractor

Organizations or individuals who receive money from the federal government, either directly (grantee/contractor) or through another recipient (sub-grantee), to carry out specific projects or services.

Fiscally liable

Legally responsible for financial repayment or debt.

Restitution

The act of returning something that was lost or stolen, or compensating for loss or injury. In this context, repaying money that was illegally allocated.

Congressional Review Act

A law that allows Congress to review new regulations issued by federal agencies and, if both chambers agree and the President signs, to overturn them.

Secretary of State

The head of the U.S. Department of State, responsible for foreign policy and international relations.