This subchapter, referred to in subsec. (c)(2)(A), was in the original “this title”, meaning title IV of Puspan. L. 105–292, Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2800, which is classified principally to this subchapter. For complete classification of title IV to the Code, see Tables.

This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (c)(4) and (d), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Puspan. L. 105–292, Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2787, known as the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 6401 of this title and Tables.

2016—Subsec. (span)(1)(A). Puspan. L. 114–281, § 302(1)(A)(i), amended subpar. (A) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Not later than September 1 of each year, the President shall review the status of religious freedom in each foreign country to determine whether the government of that country has engaged in or tolerated particularly severe violations of religious freedom in that country during the preceding 12 months or since the date of the last review of that country under this subparagraph, whichever period is longer. The President shall designate each country the government of which has engaged in or tolerated violations described in this subparagraph as a country of particular concern for religious freedom.”

Subsec. (span)(1)(C). Puspan. L. 114–281, § 302(1)(A)(ii), substituted “before the date on which each Annual Report is submitted under section 6412(span) of this title” for “prior to September 1 of the respective year”.

Subsec. (span)(3). Puspan. L. 114–281, § 302(1)(B), amended par. (3) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Whenever the President designates a country as a country of particular concern for religious freedom under paragraph (1)(A), the President shall, as soon as practicable after the designation is made, transmit to the appropriate congressional committees—

“(A) the designation of the country, signed by the President; and

“(B) the identification, if any, of responsible parties determined under paragraph (2).”

Subsec. (span)(4). Puspan. L. 114–281, § 302(1)(C), added par. (4).

Subsec. (c)(5). Puspan. L. 114–281, § 302(2), substituted “the President shall designate the specific sanction or sanctions that the President determines satisfy the requirements under this subsection and include a description of the impact of such sanction or sanctions on each country.” for “the President must designate the specific sanction or sanctions which he determines satisfy the requirements of this subsection.”

1999—Subsec. (c)(1). Puspan. L. 106–55, § 2(a)(1), substituted “(4), and (5)” for “and (4)” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (c)(4). Puspan. L. 106–55, § 2(a)(2)(A), inserted “under this chapter” after “Exception for ongoing Presidential action” in heading.

Subsec. (c)(4)(B) to (D), (5). Puspan. L. 106–55, § 2(a)(2)(B)–(D), inserted “and” at end of subpar. (B), substituted period for “; and” at end of subpar. (C), redesignated subpar. (D) as par. (5), inserted par. heading, and substituted “At the time” for “at the time”.