22 U.S.C. § 1461–1 — Mission of United States Information Agency

The Agency must advance the national interest by improving United States relations with other countries and peoples through the broadest possible sharing of ideas, information, and educational and cultural activities. It must (1) conduct Government-sponsored information, educational, and cultural activities to (A) help other peoples understand United States policies, values, institutions, and culture and (B), within legal limits on domestic activity, help the United States Government and people understand others’ history, culture, attitudes, perceptions, and aspirations; (2) encourage private United States institutions to conduct exchanges and assist exchanges in the broadest national interest; (3) coordinate international information, educational, and cultural activities of United States departments and agencies; (4) help develop a comprehensive national policy on international communications; and (5) promote United States participation in international events relevant to the Agency’s mission.