# § 284n. Fifth replenishment; authorization of appropriations
**(a)** The United States Governor is authorized to agree on behalf of the United States to pay to the Association $2,400,000,000 as the United States contribution to the fifth replenishment of the Resources of the Association: *Provided, however*, That any commitment to make such contributions shall be made subject to obtaining the necessary appropriations.
**(b)** In order to pay for the United States contribution provided for in this section, there are authorized to be appropriated, without fiscal year limitation, $2,400,000,000 for payment by the Secretary of the Treasury.
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**Source Credit**: (Pub. L. 86–565, § 16, as added Pub. L. 95–118, title IV, § 401, Oct. 3, 1977, 91 Stat. 1068.)
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