22 U.S.C. § 8701: Definitions

Except as otherwise specifically provided, in this Act:(1) Appropriate congressional committeesThe term “appropriate congressional committees” has the meaning given that term in section 14 of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 (Public Law 104–172; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note). (2) Financial transactionThe term “financial transaction” means any transfer of value involving a financial institution, including the transfer of forwards, futures, options, swaps, or precious metals, including gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. (3) KnowinglyThe term “knowingly” has the meaning given that term in section 14 of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 (Public Law 104–172; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note). (4) United States personThe term “United States person” has the meaning given that term in section 8511 of this title.