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[USC03] 22 USC 6401: Findings; policy
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22 USC 6401: Findings; policy Text contains those laws in effect on September 21, 2018
From Title 22-FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSECHAPTER 73-INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Because the promotion of international religious freedom protects human rights, advances democracy abroad, and advances United States interests in stability, security, and development globally, the promotion of international religious freedom requires new and evolving policies and diplomatic responses that-
( Pub. L. 105–292, §2, Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2788 ; Pub. L. 113–154, §2, Aug. 8, 2014, 128 Stat. 1827 ; Pub. L. 114–281, §2(a), (b), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1426 , 1427.)
The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, referred to in subsec. (b)(1)(B), is Pub. L. 87–195, Sept. 4, 1961, 75 Stat. 424 , as amended, which is classified principally to chapter 32 (§2151 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2151 of this title and Tables.
The International Financial Institutions Act of 1977, referred to in subsec. (b)(1)(B), probably means the International Financial Institutions Act, Pub. L. 95–118, Oct. 3, 1977, 91 Stat. 1067 , as amended, which enacted sections 262c, 262d, 262e to 262g–3, 262m to 262p–12, 262r to 262t, 282i, 284n, 285s, 285t, 286e–1f, and 290g–10 of this title, repealed sections 283y, 284m, and 290g–9 of this title, and enacted provisions set out as notes under sections 262c and 282i of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1977 Amendment note set out under section 261 of this title and Tables.
2016-Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 114–281, §2(a)(1), inserted "The freedom of thought, conscience, and religion is understood to protect theistic and non-theistic beliefs and the right not to profess or practice any religion." before "Governments have the responsibility".
2014-Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 113–154 inserted "desecration of cemeteries," after "confiscations of property,".
Pub. L. 114–281, §1(a), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1426 , provided that: "This Act [enacting sections 6442a, 6473a, 6482, and 6483 of this title and amending this section and sections 4028, 6402, 6411, 6412, 6417, 6442, 6444, 6447, 6448, and 6474 of this title] may be cited as the 'Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act'."
Pub. L. 114–71, §1, Oct. 16, 2015, 129 Stat. 563 , provided that: "This Act [enacting section 6433a of this title, amending sections 6435 and 6436 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 6432 of this section] may be cited as the 'United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2015'."
Pub. L. 112–75, §1, Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 1272 , provided that: "This Act [amending sections 6431, 6432b, 6435, 6435a, and 6436 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 6432b of this title] may be cited as the 'United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2011'."
Pub. L. 105–292, §1(a), Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2787 , provided that: "This Act [enacting this chapter and section 4028 of this title, amending sections 262d, 2151n, 2304, 2452, 3965, 4013, 4028, and 6202 of this title, sections 1157 and 1182 of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality, and section 402 of Title 50, War and National Defense, and enacting provisions set out as notes under section 2151n of this title and section 1182 of Title 8] may be cited as the 'International Religious Freedom Act of 1998'."
Pub. L. 113–154, §1, Aug. 8, 2014, 128 Stat. 1827 , provided that: "Congress finds the following: