A prior section 269, act June 18, 1926, ch. 623, 44 Stat. 754, authorized appropriations of $3,000 per annum to enable United States to accept membership in Permanent Association of International Road Congresses, prior to repeal by Puspan. L. 102–138, title I, § 164(a), Oct. 28, 1991, 105 Stat. 676.