Title 22 — Foreign Relations and Intercourse

Part I · Chapter 32 — Foreign Assistance

§ 2151n. Human rights and development assistance

Statutory text

Violations barring assistance; assistance for needy people

No assistance may be provided under subchapter I of this chapter, and no support may be provided under subchapter II of chapter 103 of this title, to the government of any country which engages in a consistent pattern of gross violations of internationally recognized human rights, including torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment, prolonged detention without charges, causing the disappearance of persons by the abduction and clandestine detention of those persons, or other flagrant denial of the right to life, liberty, and the security of person, unless such assistance will directly benefit the needy people in such country.

 1 Information to Congressional committees for realization of assistance for needy people; concurrent resolution terminating assistance

In determining whether this standard is being met with regard to funds allocated under subchapter I of this chapter or subchapter II of chapter 103 of this title, the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate or the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives may require the Administrator primarily responsible for administering subchapter I of this chapter or the Chief Executive Officer of the United States International Development Finance Corporation, as applicable, to submit in writing information demonstrating that such assistance or support will directly benefit the needy people in such country, together with a detailed explanation of the assistance or support to be provided (including the dollar amounts of such assistance or support) and an explanation of how such assistance or support will directly benefit the needy people in such country. If either committee or either House of Congress disagrees with the Administrator’s justification it may initiate action to terminate assistance to any country by a concurrent resolution under section 2367 of this title.

 ¹ Protection of children from exploitation

No assistance may be provided under subchapter I of this chapter, and no support may be provided under subchapter II of chapter 103 of this title, to any government failing to take appropriate and adequate measures, within their means, to protect children from exploitation, abuse or forced conscription into military or paramilitary services.

Factors considered

In determining whether or not a government falls within the provisions of subsection (a) and in formulating development assistance programs under subchapter I of this chapter, or support provided under subchapter II of chapter 103 of this title, the Administrator, or the Chief Executive Officer of the United States International Development Finance Corporation, as applicable, shall consider, in consultation with the Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor and in consultation with the Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom—

the extent of cooperation of such government in permitting an unimpeded investigation of alleged violations of internationally recognized human rights by appropriate international organizations, including the International Committee of the Red Cross, or groups or persons acting under the authority of the United Nations or of the Organization of American States;

specific actions which have been taken by the President or the Congress relating to multilateral or security assistance to a less developed country because of the human rights practices or policies of such country; and

whether the government—

has engaged in or tolerated particularly severe violations of religious freedom, as defined in section 6402 of this title; or

has failed to undertake serious and sustained efforts to combat particularly severe violations of religious freedom (as defined in section 6402 of this title), when such efforts could have been reasonably undertaken.

Report to Speaker of House and Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate

The Secretary of State shall transmit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, by February 25 of each year, a full and complete report regarding—

the status of internationally recognized human rights, within the meaning of subsection (a)—

in countries that receive assistance under subchapter I of this chapter, and

in all other foreign countries which are members of the United Nations and which are not otherwise the subject of a human rights report under this chapter;

wherever applicable, practices regarding coercion in population control, including coerced abortion and involuntary sterilization;

the status of child labor practices in each country, including—

whether such country has adopted policies to protect children from exploitation in the workplace, including a prohibition of forced and bonded labor and policies regarding acceptable working conditions; and

the extent to which each country enforces such policies, including the adequacy of the resources and oversight dedicated to such policies;

the votes of each member of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights on all country-specific and thematic resolutions voted on at the Commission’s annual session during the period covered during the preceding year;

the extent to which each country has extended protection to refugees, including the provision of first asylum and resettlement;

the steps the Administrator has taken to alter United States programs under subchapter I of this chapter in any country because of human rights considerations;

wherever applicable, violations of religious freedom, including particularly severe violations of religious freedom (as defined in section 6402 of this title);

wherever applicable, a description of the nature and extent of acts of anti-Semitism and anti-Semitic incitement that occur during the preceding year, including descriptions of—

acts of physical violence against, or harassment of 2 Jewish people, and acts of violence against, or vandalism of 2 Jewish community institutions, including schools, synagogues, and cemeteries;

instances of propaganda in government and nongovernment media that attempt to justify or promote racial hatred or incite acts of violence against Jewish people;

the actions, if any, taken by the government of the country to respond to such violence and attacks or to eliminate such propaganda or incitement;

the actions taken by such government to enact and enforce laws relating to the protection of the right to religious freedom of Jewish people; and

the efforts of such government to promote anti-bias and tolerance education;

wherever applicable, consolidated information regarding the commission of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and evidence of acts that may constitute genocide (as defined in article 2 of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and modified by the United States instrument of ratification to that convention and section 2(a) of the Genocide Convention Implementation Act of 1987);

for each country with respect to which the report indicates that extrajudicial killings, torture, or other serious violations of human rights have occurred in the country, the extent to which the United States has taken or will take action to encourage an end to such practices in the country;

wherever applicable, a description of the nature and extent—

of the compulsory recruitment and conscription of individuals under the age of 18 by armed forces of the government of the country, government-supported paramilitaries, or other armed groups, and the participation of such individuals in such groups; and

that such individuals take a direct part in hostilities;

what steps, if any, taken by the government of the country to eliminate such practices;

such other information related to the use by such government of individuals under the age of 18 as soldiers, as determined to be appropriate by the Secretary; and

wherever applicable—

a description of the status of freedom of the press, including initiatives in favor of freedom of the press and efforts to improve or preserve, as appropriate, the independence of the media, together with an assessment of progress made as a result of those efforts;

an identification of countries in which there were violations of freedom of the press, including direct physical attacks, imprisonment, indirect sources of pressure, and censorship by governments, military, intelligence, or police forces, criminal groups, or armed extremist or rebel groups; and

in countries where there are particularly severe violations of freedom of the press—

whether government authorities of each such country participate in, facilitate, or condone such violations of the freedom of the press; and

what steps the government of each such country has taken to preserve the safety and independence of the media, and to ensure the prosecution of those individuals who attack or murder journalists.

Wherever applicable, a description of the nature and extent of acts of transnational repression that occurred during the preceding year, including identification of—

incidents in which a government harassed, intimidated, or killed individuals outside of their internationally recognized borders and the patterns of such repression among repeat offenders;

countries in which such transnational repression occurs and the role of the governments of such countries in enabling, preventing, mitigating, and responding to such acts;

the tactics used by the governments of countries identified pursuant to subparagraph (A), including the actions identified and any new techniques observed;

in the case of digital surveillance and harassment, the type of technology or platform, including social media, smart city technology, health tracking systems, general surveillance technology, and data access, transfer, and storage procedures, used by the governments of countries identified pursuant to subparagraph (A) for such actions; and

groups and types of individuals targeted by acts of transnational repression in each country in which such acts occur.

Promotion of civil and political rights

The President is authorized and encouraged to use not less than $3,000,000 of the funds made available under this part, part X of this subchapter, and part IV of subchapter II of this chapter for each fiscal year for studies to identify, and for openly carrying out programs and activities which will encourage or promote increased adherence to civil and political rights, including the right to free religious belief and practice, as set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, in countries eligible for assistance under this part or under part X of this subchapter, except that funds made available under part X of this subchapter may only be used under this subsection with respect to countries in sub-Saharan Africa. None of these funds may be used, directly or indirectly, to influence the outcome of any election in any country.

Annual country reports on human rights practices

The report required by subsection (d) shall include the following:

A description of the nature and extent of severe forms of trafficking in persons, as defined in section 7102 of this title, in each foreign country.

With respect to each country that is a country of origin, transit, or destination for victims of severe forms of trafficking in persons, an assessment of the efforts by the government of that country to combat such trafficking. The assessment shall address the following:

Whether government authorities in that country participate in, facilitate, or condone such trafficking.

Which government authorities in that country are involved in activities to combat such trafficking.

What steps the government of that country has taken to prohibit government officials from participating in, facilitating, or condoning such trafficking, including the investigation, prosecution, and conviction of such officials.

What steps the government of that country has taken to prohibit other individuals from participating in such trafficking, including the investigation, prosecution, and conviction of individuals involved in severe forms of trafficking in persons, the criminal and civil penalties for such trafficking, and the efficacy of those penalties in eliminating or reducing such trafficking.

What steps the government of that country has taken to assist victims of such trafficking, including efforts to prevent victims from being further victimized by traffickers, government officials, or others, grants of relief from deportation, and provision of humanitarian relief, including provision of mental and physical health care and shelter.

Whether the government of that country is cooperating with governments of other countries to extradite traffickers when requested, or, to the extent that such cooperation would be inconsistent with the laws of such country or with extradition treaties to which such country is a party, whether the government of that country is taking all appropriate measures to modify or replace such laws and treaties so as to permit such cooperation.

Whether the government of that country is assisting in international investigations of transnational trafficking networks and in other cooperative efforts to combat severe forms of trafficking in persons.

Whether the government of that country refrains from prosecuting victims of severe forms of trafficking in persons due to such victims having been trafficked, and refrains from other discriminatory treatment of such victims.

Whether the government of that country recognizes the rights of victims of severe forms of trafficking in persons and ensures their access to justice.

Such other information relating to trafficking in persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

In compiling data and making assessments for the purposes of paragraph (1), United States diplomatic mission personnel shall consult with human rights organizations and other appropriate nongovernmental organizations.

Child marriage status

In general

The report required under subsection (d) shall include, for each country in which child marriage is prevalent, a description of the status of the practice of child marriage in such country.

Defined term

In this subsection, the term “child marriage” means the marriage of a girl or boy who is—

younger than the minimum age for marriage under the laws of the country in which such girl or boy is a resident; or

younger than 18 years of age, if no such law exists.

Footnotes

1 So in original. Two subsecs. (b) have been enacted.
2 So in original. Probably should be followed by a comma.

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1975
Pub. L. 87–195 · 75 Stat. 424
Enacted · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n
Pub. L. 87–195, pt. I, § 116, as added Pub. L. 94–161, title III, § 310, Dec. 20, 1975, 89 Stat. 860
Source evidence
Code source credit
Pub. L. 87–195, pt. I, § 116, as added Pub. L. 94–161, title III, § 310, Dec. 20, 1975, 89 Stat. 860
1977
International Development and Food Assistance Act of 1977
Pub. L. 95–88 § 111(a) · 91 Stat. 533
1. Inserted · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(c)
  Pub. L. 95–88, § 111(a), inserted references to the formulation of development assistance programs under this subchapter and the consultation of the Administrator with the Coordinator for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs in the introductory provisions
2. Amended · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(c)
  Pub. L. 95–88, § 111(a), designated the remainder of the existing provisions as par. (1)
3. Added · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(c)
  Pub. L. 95–88, § 111(a), added par. (2)
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 95–88, § 111(a), inserted references to the formulation of development assistance programs under this subchapter and the consultation of the Administrator with the Coordinator for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs in the introductory provisions, designated the remainder of the existing provisions as par. (1), and added par. (2).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(a) Subsections (c) and (d) of section 116 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 are amended to read as follows: 22 USC 2151n. “(c) In determining whether or not a government falls within the provisions of subsection (a) and in formulating development assistance programs under this part, the Administrator shall consider, in consultation with the Coordinator for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs— “(1) the extent of cooperation of such government in permitting an unimpeded investigation of alleged violations of internationally recognized human rights by appropriate international organizations, including the International Committee of the Red Cross, or groups or persons acting under the authority of the United Nations or of the Organization of American States; and “(2) specific actions which have been taken by the President or the Congress relating to multilateral or security assistance to a less developed country because of the human rights practices or policies of such country. “(d) The Secretary of State shall transmit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, by January 31 of each year, a full and complete report regarding— “(1) the status of internationally recognized human rights, within the meaning of subsection (a), in countries that receive assistance under this part; and “(2) the steps the Administrator has taken to alter United States programs under this part in any country because of human rights considerations.”.
1977
International Development and Food Assistance Act of 1977
Pub. L. 95–88 § 111(a) · 91 Stat. 533
Substituted · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(d)
Pub. L. 95–88, § 111(a), substituted provisions directing the Secretary of State to transmit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, by January 31 of each year, a full and complete report regarding the status of internationally recognized human rights in countries that receive development assistance and the steps which the Administrator has taken to alter United States development assistance programs in any country because of human rights considerations for provisions directing the President to transmit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, in the annual presentation materials on proposed economic development assistance programs, a full and complete report regarding the steps he has taken to carry out the provisions of this section
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 95–88, § 111(a), substituted provisions directing the Secretary of State to transmit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, by January 31 of each year, a full and complete report regarding the status of internationally recognized human rights in countries that receive development assistance and the steps which the Administrator has taken to alter United States development assistance programs in any country because of human rights considerations for provisions directing the President to transmit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, in the annual presentation materials on proposed economic development assistance programs, a full and complete report regarding the steps he has taken to carry out the provisions of this section.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(a) Subsections (c) and (d) of section 116 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 are amended to read as follows: 22 USC 2151n. “(c) In determining whether or not a government falls within the provisions of subsection (a) and in formulating development assistance programs under this part, the Administrator shall consider, in consultation with the Coordinator for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs— “(1) the extent of cooperation of such government in permitting an unimpeded investigation of alleged violations of internationally recognized human rights by appropriate international organizations, including the International Committee of the Red Cross, or groups or persons acting under the authority of the United Nations or of the Organization of American States; and “(2) specific actions which have been taken by the President or the Congress relating to multilateral or security assistance to a less developed country because of the human rights practices or policies of such country. “(d) The Secretary of State shall transmit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, by January 31 of each year, a full and complete report regarding— “(1) the status of internationally recognized human rights, within the meaning of subsection (a), in countries that receive assistance under this part; and “(2) the steps the Administrator has taken to alter United States programs under this part in any country because of human rights considerations.”.
1977
International Development and Food Assistance Act of 1977
Pub. L. 95–88 § 111(b) · 91 Stat. 533
Added · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(e)
Pub. L. 95–88, § 111(b), added subsec. (e)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 95–88, § 111(b), added subsec. (e).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(b) Such section 116 is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new subsection: “(e) Of the funds made available under this chapter for the fiscal year 1978. not less than $750,000 may be used only for studies to identify. and for openly carrying out. programs and activities which will encourage or promote increased adherence to civil and political rights, as set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, in countries eligible for assistance under this chapter. None of these funds may be used, directly or indirectly, to influence the outcome of any election in any country.”.
1977
Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1978
Pub. L. 95–105 title I § 109(a)(2) · 91 Stat. 844
Substituted · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(c)
Pub. L. 95–105 substituted “Assistant Secretary” for “Coordinator”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 95–105 substituted “Assistant Secretary” for “Coordinator”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) Section 116(c) of such Act is amended by striking out “Coordinator” in the text preceding paragraph (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “Assistant Secretary”.
1978
Pub. L. 95–424 title I § 109 · 92 Stat. 937
1. Substituted · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(e)
  Pub. L. 95–424 substituted “The President is authorized and encouraged to use not less than $1,500,000 of” for “Of”
2. Substituted · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(e)
  Pub. L. 95–424 substituted “1979” for “1978, not less than $750,000 may be used only”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 95–424 substituted “The President is authorized and encouraged to use not less than $1,500,000 of” for “Of”, and “1979” for “1978, not less than $750,000 may be used only”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
Sec. 109. Section 116(e) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 is 22 USC 2151n. amended in the first sentence— (1) by striking out “Of” and inserting in lieu thereof “The President is authorized and encouraged to use not less than $1,500,000 of”; and (2) by striking out “1978, not less than $750,000 may be used only” and inserting in lieu thereof “1979”.
1979
International Development Cooperation Act of 1979
Pub. L. 96–53 § 504(a) · 93 Stat. 359
1. Amended · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(d)(1)
  Pub. L. 96–53, § 504(a), designated existing provisions as cl. (A)
2. Added · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(d)(1)
  Pub. L. 96–53, § 504(a), added cl. (B)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 96–53, § 504(a), designated existing provisions as cl. (A) and added cl. (B).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(a) Paragraph (1) of section 116(d) of the Foreign 22 USC 2151a. Assistance Act of 1961 is amended to read as follows: “(1) the status of internationally recognized human rights, within the meaning of subsection (a)— “(A) in countries that receive assistance under this part, and “(B) in all other foreign countries which are members of the United Nations and which are not otherwise the subject of a human rights report under this Act; and”.
1979
International Development Cooperation Act of 1979
Pub. L. 96–53 § 106 · 93 Stat. 359
Substituted · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(e)
Pub. L. 96–53, § 106, substituted “1980” for “1979”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 96–53, § 106, substituted “1980” for “1979”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
Sec. 106. human rights studies and activities Section 116(e) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 is amended by striking out “the fiscal year 1979” and inserting in lieu thereof “the fiscal year 1980”.
1980
International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1980
Pub. L. 96–533 § 701(a) · 94 Stat. 3131
Changed · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(a)
Pub. L. 96–533, § 701(a), prohibited assistance for government of any country causing the disappearance of persons by the abduction and clandestine detention of those persons
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 96–533, § 701(a), prohibited assistance for government of any country causing the disappearance of persons by the abduction and clandestine detention of those persons.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(a) Section 116(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 is amended by inserting “causing the disappearance of persons by the abduction and clandestine detention of those persons,” immediately after “without charges,”.
1980
International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1980
Pub. L. 96–533 § 305 · 94 Stat. 3131
Substituted · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(e)
Pub. L. 96–533, § 305, substituted “1981” for “1980”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 96–533, § 305, substituted “1981” for “1980”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
Sec. 305. human rights in developing countries Section 116(e) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 is 22 USC 2151n. amended by striking out “fiscal year 1980” and inserting in lieu thereof “fiscal year 1981”.
1981
Pub. L. 97–113 title III § 306 · 95 Stat. 1519
Substituted · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(e)
Pub. L. 97–113 substituted “each of the fiscal years 1982 and 1983” for “the fiscal year 1981”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 97–113 substituted “each of the fiscal years 1982 and 1983” for “the fiscal year 1981”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
Sec. 306. human rights The first sentence of section 116(e) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 is amended by striking out “the fiscal year 1981” and 22 USC 2151n. inserting in lieu thereof “each of the fiscal years 1982 and 1983”.
1983
Pub. L. 98–164 § 1002(a) · 97 Stat. 1017
1. Amended · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(e)
  Pub. L. 98–164, § 1002(a), designated existing provisions as par. (1)
2. Substituted · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(e)
  Pub. L. 98–164, § 1002(a), substituted “$3,000,000 of the funds made available under this part and part IV of subchapter II of this chapter for each fiscal year” for “$1,500,000 of the funds made available under this part for each of the fiscal years 1982 and 1983”
3. Added · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(e)
  Pub. L. 98–164, § 1002(a), added par. (2)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 98–164, § 1002(a), designated existing provisions as par. (1), substituted “$3,000,000 of the funds made available under this part and part IV of subchapter II of this chapter for each fiscal year” for “$1,500,000 of the funds made available under this part for each of the fiscal years 1982 and 1983”, and added par. (2).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(a) Section 116(e) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151n(e)) is amended— (1) by striking out “$1,500,000 of the funds made available under this chapter for each of the fiscal years 1982 and 1983” and inserting in lieu thereof “$3,000,000 of the funds made available under this chapter and chapter 4 of part II for each fiscal year”; (2) by inserting “(1)” immediately after “(e)”; and (3) by adding at the end thereof the following new paragraph: Grants. “(2) (A) Of the amounts made available to carry out this subsection, $500,000 for the fiscal year 1984 and $1,000,000 for the fiscal year 1985 shall be used for grants to nongovernmental organizations in South Africa promoting political, economic, social, juridical, and humanitarian efforts to foster a just society and to help victims of apartheid. “(B) In making grants under this paragraph, priority should be given to those organizations or activities which contribute, directly or indirectly, to promoting a just society, to aiding victims of official discrimination, and to the nonviolent elimination of apartheid. Priority should also be given to those organizations whose programs and activities evidence community support. Grants may be made only for organizations whose character and membership reflect the objective of a majority of South Africans for an end to the apartheid system of separate development and for interracial cooperation and justice. Grants may not be made under this paragraph to governmental institutions or organizations or to organizations financed or controlled by the Government of South Africa. “(C) (i) Except as provided in clause (ii), grants under this paragraph may not to exceed $10,000. “(ii) Of the amounts allocated to carry out this paragraph, $100,000 shall be available each fiscal year only for grants to organizations which have available for their use resources whose value is at least equal to the amount of the grant under this paragraph. Grants of up to $30,000 may be made to such organizations. For purposes of this clause, the term ‘resources’ includes, in addition to cash assets, in-kind assets and contributions such as equipment, materials, and staff and volunteer time. “(D) Within nine months after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Administrator of the Agency for International Development shall prepare, in consultation with the Secretary of State, and shall submit to the Congress a report detailing grants and proposed grants under this paragraph and their conformity with the provisions of this paragraph.”.
1986
Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986
Pub. L. 99–440 § 202(a) · 100 Stat. 1086
Inserted · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(e)(2)(A)
Pub. L. 99–440, § 202(a), inserted authorization of appropriations of $1,500,000 for fiscal year 1986 and for each fiscal year thereafter
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (e)(2)(A). Pub. L. 99–440, § 202(a), inserted authorization of appropriations of $1,500,000 for fiscal year 1986 and for each fiscal year thereafter.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(a) Section 116(e)(2)(A) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 22 USC 2151n. 1961 is amended— (1) by striking out “1984 and” and inserting in lieu thereof “1984,”; and (2) by inserting after “1985” a comma and the following: “and $1,500,000 for the fiscal year 1986 and for each fiscal year thereafter”.
1986
Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986
Pub. L. 99–440 § 202(b) · 100 Stat. 1086
Added · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(f)
Pub. L. 99–440, § 202(b), added subsec. (f)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 99–440, § 202(b), added subsec. (f).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(b) Section 116 of such Act is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new subsection: “(f) (1) Of the funds made available to carry out subsection (e)(2)(A) for each fiscal year, not less than $500,000 shall be used for direct legal and other assistance to political detainees and prisoners and their families, including the investigation of the killing of protesters and prisoners, and for support for actions of black-led community organizations to resist, through nonviolent means, the enforcement of apartheid policies such as— “(A) removal of black populations from certain geographic areas on account of race or ethnic origin, “(B) denationalization of blacks, including any distinctions between the South African citizenships of blacks and whites, “(C) residence restrictions based on race or ethnic origin, “(D) restrictions on the rights of blacks to seek employment in Employment and unemployment. South Africa and to live wherever they find employment in South Africa, and “(E) restrictions which make it impossible for black employees Housing. and their families to be housed in family accommodations near their place of employment. “(2) (A) No grant under this subsection may exceed $100,000. Grants. “(B) The average of all grants under this paragraph made in any fiscal year shall not exceed $70,000. “(g) Of the funds made available to carry out subsection (e)(2)(A) for each fiscal year, $175,000 shall be used for direct assistance to families of victims of violence such as ‘necklacing’ and other such inhumane acts. An additional $175,000 shall be made available to black groups in South Africa which are actively working toward a multi-racial solution to the sharing of political power in that country through nonviolent, constructive means.”.
1986
Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986
Pub. L. 99–440 § 202(b) · 100 Stat. 1086
Added · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(g)
Pub. L. 99–440, § 202(b), added subsec. (g)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 99–440, § 202(b), added subsec. (g).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(b) Section 116 of such Act is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new subsection: “(f) (1) Of the funds made available to carry out subsection (e)(2)(A) for each fiscal year, not less than $500,000 shall be used for direct legal and other assistance to political detainees and prisoners and their families, including the investigation of the killing of protesters and prisoners, and for support for actions of black-led community organizations to resist, through nonviolent means, the enforcement of apartheid policies such as— “(A) removal of black populations from certain geographic areas on account of race or ethnic origin, “(B) denationalization of blacks, including any distinctions between the South African citizenships of blacks and whites, “(C) residence restrictions based on race or ethnic origin, “(D) restrictions on the rights of blacks to seek employment in Employment and unemployment. South Africa and to live wherever they find employment in South Africa, and “(E) restrictions which make it impossible for black employees Housing. and their families to be housed in family accommodations near their place of employment. “(2) (A) No grant under this subsection may exceed $100,000. Grants. “(B) The average of all grants under this paragraph made in any fiscal year shall not exceed $70,000. “(g) Of the funds made available to carry out subsection (e)(2)(A) for each fiscal year, $175,000 shall be used for direct assistance to families of victims of violence such as ‘necklacing’ and other such inhumane acts. An additional $175,000 shall be made available to black groups in South Africa which are actively working toward a multi-racial solution to the sharing of political power in that country through nonviolent, constructive means.”.
1986
Pub. L. 99–631 § 1(b)(2) · 100 Stat. 3515
Substituted · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(f)(2)(B)
Pub. L. 99–631 substituted “subsection” for “paragraph”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (f)(2)(B). Pub. L. 99–631 substituted “subsection” for “paragraph”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(B) strike out the items relating to sections 317 and 318 and insert in lieu thereof the following new items: “Sec. 317. Prohibition on export of items on the United States Munitions List. “Sec. 318. Notification of certain proposed United States Munitions List exports.”; and
1987
Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1988 and 1989
Pub. L. 100–204 title I § 127(1) · 101 Stat. 1331
1. Added · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(d)
  Pub. L. 100–204 added par. (2)
2. Redesignated · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(d)
  Pub. L. 100–204 redesignated former par. (2) as (3)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 100–204 added par. (2) and redesignated former par. (2) as (3).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) in section 116(d) (22 U.S.C. 2151n(d))— (A) by striking out “and” at the end of paragraph (1); (B) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (C) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph: “(2) wherever applicable, practices regarding coercion in population control, including coerced abortion and involuntary sterilization; and”; and
1990
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Act
Pub. L. 101–513 § 599D · 104 Stat. 1979
Added · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(b)
Pub. L. 101–513, § 599D, added subsec. (b) prohibiting assistance to governments failing to protect children from exploitation, abuse or conscription
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 101–513, § 599D, added subsec. (b) prohibiting assistance to governments failing to protect children from exploitation, abuse or conscription.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
Sec. 599D. protection of children Amend Section 116 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 22 USC 2151n. 1961 to add a new subsection: “(b) No assistance may be provided to any government failing to take appropriate and adequate measures, within their means, to protect children from exploitation, abuse or forced conscription into military or paramilitary services.”.
1990
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Act
Pub. L. 101–513 § 562(d)(3) · 104 Stat. 1979
Inserted · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(e)(1)
Pub. L. 101–513, § 562(d)(3), inserted “, part X of this subchapter,” after “available under this part” and “or under part X of this subchapter, except that funds made available under part X of this subchapter may only be used under this subsection with respect to countries in sub-Saharan Africa” before period at end of first sentence
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (e)(1). Pub. L. 101–513, § 562(d)(3), inserted “, part X of this subchapter,” after “available under this part” and “or under part X of this subchapter, except that funds made available under part X of this subchapter may only be used under this subsection with respect to countries in sub-Saharan Africa” before period at end of first sentence.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(d) Export-Import Bank Provisions.— (1) Increase in amounts authorized to be appropriated for the tied aid credit fund; extension of authorization.— Section 15(e)(1) of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635i-3(e)(1)) is amended by striking “and for fiscal years 1990 and 1991, $300,000,000” and inserting “for fiscal year 1990, $300,000,000, and for each of fiscal years 1991 and 1992, $500,000,000”. (2) Conforming amendment.— Section 15(c)(2) of such Act (12 U.S.C. 635i-3(c)(2)) is amended by striking “1991” and inserting “1992”.
1993
South African Democratic Transition Support Act of 1993
Pub. L. 103–149 § 4(a)(3)(B) · 107 Stat. 1503
1. Struck · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(e)
  Pub. L. 103–149 struck out “(1)” before “The President is authorized”
2. Struck · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(e)
  Pub. L. 103–149 struck out par. (2) which authorized grants to nongovernmental organizations in South Africa promoting political, economic, social, juridical, and humanitarian efforts to foster a just society and to help victims of apartheid
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 103–149 struck out “(1)” before “The President is authorized” and struck out par. (2) which authorized grants to nongovernmental organizations in South Africa promoting political, economic, social, juridical, and humanitarian efforts to foster a just society and to help victims of apartheid.
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(B) The following provisions of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 that were enacted by the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986 are repealed: subsections (e)(2), (f), and (g) of section 116 (22 U.S.C. 215In); section 117 (22 U.S.C. 2151o), relating to assistance for disadvantaged South Africans; and section 535 (22 U.S.C. 2346d). Section 116(e)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 is amended by striking “(1)” 22 USC 5161n. .
1993
South African Democratic Transition Support Act of 1993
Pub. L. 103–149 § 4(a)(3)(B) · 107 Stat. 1503
Struck · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(f); 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(g)
Pub. L. 103–149 struck out subsec. (f) which authorized assistance to political detainees and prisoners and support for black-led community organizations in South Africa and subsec. (g) which authorized assistance to families of victims of violence in South Africa
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsecs. (f), (g). Pub. L. 103–149 struck out subsec. (f) which authorized assistance to political detainees and prisoners and support for black-led community organizations in South Africa and subsec. (g) which authorized assistance to families of victims of violence in South Africa.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(B) The following provisions of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 that were enacted by the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986 are repealed: subsections (e)(2), (f), and (g) of section 116 (22 U.S.C. 215In); section 117 (22 U.S.C. 2151o), relating to assistance for disadvantaged South Africans; and section 535 (22 U.S.C. 2346d). Section 116(e)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 is amended by striking “(1)” 22 USC 5161n. .
1994
Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995
Pub. L. 103–236 title I § 162(e)(1) · 108 Stat. 382
Substituted · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(c)
Pub. L. 103–236 substituted “Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor” for “Assistant Secretary for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs” in introductory provisions
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 103–236 substituted “Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor” for “Assistant Secretary for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs” in introductory provisions.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) in section 116(c) (22 U.S.C. 2151n), by striking “Assistant Secretary for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs” and inserting “Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor”;
1994
Pub. L. 103–437 § 9(a)(6) · 108 Stat. 4581
Substituted · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(b)
Pub. L. 103–437 substituted “Foreign Affairs” for “International Relations” in subsec. (b) relating to submittal of information to Congress
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–437 substituted “Foreign Affairs” for “International Relations” in subsec. (b) relating to submittal of information to Congress.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(6) sections 116, 502B(c)(1), 505(g)(4)(A), and 634A(a) of The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151n, 2304(c)(1), 2314(g)(4)(A), 2394–1(a)).
1996
Human Rights, Refugee, and Other Foreign Relations Provisions Act of 1996
Pub. L. 104–319 title II § 201(a) · 110 Stat. 3864
1. Added · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(d)(3)(5)
  Pub. L. 104–319 added pars. (3) and (4)
2. Redesignated · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(d)(3)(5)
  Pub. L. 104–319 redesignated former par. (3) as (5)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d)(3) to (5). Pub. L. 104–319 added pars. (3) and (4) and redesignated former par. (3) as (5).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(a) Section 116 Report.— Section 116(d) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151n(d)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking “and” at the end; (2) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (5); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraphs: “(3) the votes of each member of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights on all country-specific and thematic resolutions voted on at the Commission’s annual session during the period covered during the preceding year; “(4) the extent to which each country has extended protection to refugees, including the provision of first asylum and resettlement; and’.
1998
Pub. L. 105–277 § 2216(1) · 112 Stat. 2681
Substituted · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(d)
Pub. L. 105–277, § 2216(1), substituted “February 25” for “January 31” in introductory provisions
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 105–277, § 2216(1), substituted “February 25” for “January 31” in introductory provisions.
1998
Pub. L. 105–277 § 2216(2) · 112 Stat. 2681
1. Added · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(d)(3)(5)
  Pub. L. 105–277, § 2216(2), (3), added par. (3)
2. Redesignated · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(d)(3)(5)
  Pub. L. 105–277, § 2216(2), (3), redesignated former pars. (3) and (4) as (4) and (5), respectively. Former par. (5) redesignated (6)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d)(3) to (5). Pub. L. 105–277, § 2216(2), (3), added par. (3) and redesignated former pars. (3) and (4) as (4) and (5), respectively. Former par. (5) redesignated (6).
1998
Pub. L. 105–277 § 2216(2) · 112 Stat. 2681
Redesignated · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(d)(6)
Pub. L. 105–277, § 2216(2), redesignated par. (5) as (6). Former par. (6) redesignated (7). See Codification note above
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d)(6). Pub. L. 105–277, § 2216(2), redesignated par. (5) as (6). Former par. (6) redesignated (7). See Codification note above.
1998
Pub. L. 105–277 § 2216(2) · 112 Stat. 2681
Redesignated · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(d)(7)
Pub. L. 105–277, § 2216(2), redesignated par. (6) as (7). See Codification note above
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d)(7). Pub. L. 105–277, § 2216(2), redesignated par. (6) as (7). See Codification note above.
1998
International Religious Freedom Act of 1998
Pub. L. 105–292 § 421(a)(1) · 112 Stat. 2787
Inserted · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(c)
Pub. L. 105–292, § 421(a)(1), inserted “and in consultation with the Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom” after “Labor” in introductory provisions
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 105–292, § 421(a)(1), inserted “and in consultation with the Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom” after “Labor” in introductory provisions.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) in the text above paragraph (1), by inserting “and in consultation with the Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom” after “Labor”;
1998
International Religious Freedom Act of 1998
Pub. L. 105–292 § 421(a)(2) · 112 Stat. 2787
Added · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(c)(3)
Pub. L. 105–292, § 421(a)(2)–(4), added par. (3)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 105–292, § 421(a)(2)–(4), added par. (3).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) by striking “and” at the end of paragraph (1);
1998
International Religious Freedom Act of 1998
Pub. L. 105–292 § 102(d)(1) · 112 Stat. 2787
Added · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(d)(6)
Pub. L. 105–292, § 102(d)(1), added par. (6). See Codification note above
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 105–292, § 102(d)(1), added par. (6). See Codification note above.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) Content of human rights reports for countries receiving economic assistance.— Section 116(d) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151n(d)) is amended— (A) by striking “and” at the end of paragraph (4); (B) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (5) and inserting “; and”; and (C) by adding at the end the following: “(6) wherever applicable, violations of religious freedom, including particularly severe violations of religious freedom (as defined in section 3 of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998)”. .
1998
International Religious Freedom Act of 1998
Pub. L. 105–292 § 501(b) · 112 Stat. 2787
Inserted · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(e)
Pub. L. 105–292, § 501(b), inserted “, including the right to free religious belief and practice” after “adherence to civil and political rights”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 105–292, § 501(b), inserted “, including the right to free religious belief and practice” after “adherence to civil and political rights”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(b) Allocation of Funds for Increased Promotion of Religious Freedoms.— Section 116(e) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151n(e)) is amended by inserting “, including the right to free religious belief and practice” after “adherence to civil and political rights”.
1999
District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2000
Pub. L. 106–113 § 1000(a)(7)(dA)(tVIII)(s806)(a) · 113 Stat. 1501
Added · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(d)(8)
Pub. L. 106–113, § 1000(a)(7) [div. A, title VIII, § 806(a)], added par. (8)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d)(8). Pub. L. 106–113, § 1000(a)(7) [div. A, title VIII, § 806(a)], added par. (8).
1999
District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2000
Pub. L. 106–113 § 1000(a)(2)(tV)(s597) · 113 Stat. 1501
Added · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(f)
Pub. L. 106–113, § 1000(a)(2) [title V, § 597], added subsec. (f)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 106–113, § 1000(a)(2) [title V, § 597], added subsec. (f).
2000
Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000
Pub. L. 106–386 div. A § 104(a) · 114 Stat. 1464
1. Amended · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(f)
  Pub. L. 106–386 amended subsec. (f) generally
2. Substituted · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(f)
  Pub. L. 106–386 substituting present provisions for provisions listing information required for report under subsec. (d) of this section, providing for consultation with human rights and other appropriate nongovernmental organizations in compiling data for required information, and defining “trafficking” and “victims of trafficking” for purposes of subsection
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 106–386 amended subsec. (f) generally, substituting present provisions for provisions listing information required for report under subsec. (d) of this section, providing for consultation with human rights and other appropriate nongovernmental organizations in compiling data for required information, and defining “trafficking” and “victims of trafficking” for purposes of subsection.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(a) Countries Receiving Economic Assistance.— Section 116(f) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151(f)) is amended to read as follows: “(f) (1) The report required by subsection (d) shall include the following: “(A) A description of the nature and extent of severe forms of trafficking in persons, as defined in section 103 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, in each foreign country. “(B) With respect to each country that is a country of origin, transit, or destination for victims of severe forms of trafficking in persons, an assessment of the efforts by the government of that country to combat such trafficking. The assessment shall address the following: “(i) Whether government authorities in that country participate in, facilitate, or condone such trafficking. “(ii) Which government authorities in that country are involved in activities to combat such trafficking. “(iii) What steps the government of that country has taken to prohibit government officials from participating in, facilitating, or condoning such trafficking, including the investigation, prosecution, and conviction of such officials. “(iv) What steps the government of that country has taken to prohibit other individuals from participating in such trafficking, including the investigation, prosecution, and conviction of individuals involved in severe forms of trafficking in persons, the criminal and civil penalties for such trafficking, and the efficacy of those penalties in eliminating or reducing such trafficking. “(v) What steps the government of that country has taken to assist victims of such trafficking, including efforts to prevent victims from being further victimized by traffickers, government officials, or others, grants of relief from deportation, and provision of humanitarian relief, including provision of mental and physical health care and shelter. “(vi) Whether the government of that country is cooperating with governments of other countries to extradite traffickers when requested, or, to the extent that such cooperation would be inconsistent with the laws of such country or with extradition treaties to which such country is a party, whether the government of that country is taking all appropriate measures to modify or replace such laws and treaties so as to permit such cooperation. “(vii) Whether the government of that country is assisting in international investigations of transnational trafficking networks and in other cooperative efforts to combat severe forms of trafficking in persons. “(viii) Whether the government of that country refrains from prosecuting victims of severe forms of trafficking in persons due to such victims having been trafficked, and refrains from other discriminatory treatment of such victims. “(ix) Whether the government of that country recognizes the rights of victims of severe forms of trafficking in persons and ensures their access to justice. “(C) Such other information relating to trafficking in per sons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate. “(2) In compiling data and making assessments for the purposes of paragraph (1), United States diplomatic mission personnel shall consult with human rights organizations and other appropriate nongovernmental organizations”.
2002
Freedom Investment Act of 2002
Pub. L. 107–228 § 665(a) · 116 Stat. 1350
Added · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(d)(9)
Pub. L. 107–228, § 665(a), added par. (9)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d)(9). Pub. L. 107–228, § 665(a), added par. (9).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(a) Section 116 Report.— Section 116(d) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151n(d)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (7), by striking “and” at the end and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (8), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and (3) by adding at the end the following: “(9) for each country with respect to which the report indicates that extrajudicial killings, torture, or other serious violations of human rights have occurred in the country, the extent to which the United States has taken or will take action to encourage an end to such practices in the country.”.
2002
Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003
Pub. L. 107–228 § 683(a) · 116 Stat. 1350
Added · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(d)(10)
Pub. L. 107–228, § 683(a), added par. (10)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d)(10). Pub. L. 107–228, § 683(a), added par. (10).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(a) Countries Receiving Economic Assistance.— Section 116(d) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151n(d)), as amended by section 665(a) of this Act, is further amended— (1) in paragraph (8), by striking “and” at the end; (2) in paragraph (9), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and (3) by adding at the end the following: “(10) (A) wherever applicable, a description of the nature and extent— “(i) of the compulsory recruitment and conscription of individuals under the age of 18 by armed forces of the government of the country, government-supported paramilitaries, or other armed groups, and the participation of such individuals in such groups; and “(ii) that such individuals take a direct part in hostilities; “(B) what steps, if any, taken by the government of the country to eliminate such practices; and “(C) such other information related to the use by such government of individuals under the age of 18 as soldiers, as determined to be appropriate by the Secretary.”.
2004
Global Anti-Semitism Review Act of 2004
Pub. L. 108–332 § 6(a)(1) · 118 Stat. 1282
1. Added · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(d)(8)(11)
  Pub. L. 108–332 added par. (8)
2. Redesignated · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(d)(8)(11)
  Pub. L. 108–332 redesignated former pars. (8) to (10) as (9) to (11), respectively
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d)(8) to (11). Pub. L. 108–332 added par. (8) and redesignated former pars. (8) to (10) as (9) to (11), respectively.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) in section 116(d) (22 U.S.C. 2151n(d))— (A) by redesignating paragraphs (8), (9), and (10), as paragraphs (9), (10), and (11), respectively; and (B) by inserting after paragraph (7) the following new paragraph: “(8) wherever applicable, a description of the nature and extent of acts of anti-Semitism and anti-Semitic incitement that occur during the preceding year, including descriptions of— “(A) acts of physical violence against, or harassment of Jewish people, and acts of violence against, or vandalism of Jewish community institutions, including schools, synagogues, and cemeteries; “(B) instances of propaganda in government and nongovernment media that attempt to justify or promote racial hatred or incite acts of violence against Jewish people; “(C) the actions, if any, taken by the government of the country to respond to such violence and attacks or to eliminate such propaganda or incitement; “(D) the actions taken by such government to enact and enforce laws relating to the protection of the right to religious freedom of Jewish people; and “(E) the efforts of such government to promote anti-bias and tolerance education;” ; and
2010
Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act of 2009
Pub. L. 111–166 § 2(1) · 124 Stat. 1186
Added · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(d)(12)
Pub. L. 111–166 added par. (12)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d)(12). Pub. L. 111–166 added par. (12).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) in section 116(d) (22 U.S.C. 2151n(d)), as amended by section 333(c) of this division— (A) in paragraph (10), by striking “and” at the end; (B) in paragraph (11)— (i) in subparagraph (B), by striking “and” at the end; and (ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(12) wherever applicable— “(A) a description of the status of freedom of the press, including initiatives in favor of freedom of the press and efforts to improve or preserve, as appropriate, the independence of the media, together with an assessment of progress made as a result of those efforts; “(B) an identification of countries in which there were violations of freedom of the press, including direct physical attacks, imprisonment, indirect sources of pressure, and censorship by governments, military, intelligence, or police forces, criminal groups, or armed extremist or rebel groups; and “(C) in countries where there are particularly severe violations of freedom of the press— “(i) whether government authorities of each such country participate in, facilitate, or condone such violations of the freedom of the press; and “(ii) what steps the government of each such country has taken to preserve the safety and independence of the media, and to ensure the prosecution of those individuals who attack or murder journalists.” ; and
2013
Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013
Pub. L. 113–4 title XII § 1207(b)(1) · 127 Stat. 54
Added · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(g)
Pub. L. 113–4 added subsec. (g)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 113–4 added subsec. (g).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) in section 116 (22 U.S.C. 2151n), by adding at the end the following: “(g) Child Marriage Status.— “(1) In general.— The report required under subsection (d) shall include, for each country in which child marriage is prevalent, a description of the status of the practice of child marriage in such country. “(2) Defined term.— In this subsection, the term ‘child marriage’ means the marriage of a girl or boy who is— “(A) younger than the minimum age for marriage under the laws of the country in which such girl or boy is a resident; or “(B) younger than 18 years of age, if no such law exists.” ; and
2018
Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–254 § 1470(j)(1)(A) · 132 Stat. 3187
Inserted · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(a)
Pub. L. 115–254, § 1470(j)(1)(A), inserted “, and no support may be provided under subchapter II of chapter 103 of this title,” after “subchapter I of this chapter”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–254, § 1470(j)(1)(A), inserted “, and no support may be provided under subchapter II of chapter 103 of this title,” after “subchapter I of this chapter”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(A) in subsection (a), by inserting “, and no support may be provided under title II of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018,” after “this part”;
Effective date note
Amendment by Pub. L. 115–254 effective at the end of the transition period, as defined in section 9681 of this title, see section 1470(w) of Pub. L. 115–254, set out as a note under section 905 of Title 2, The Congress.
2018
Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–254 § 1470(j)(1)(C) · 132 Stat. 3187
Inserted · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(b)
Pub. L. 115–254, § 1470(j)(1)(C), in second subsec. (b) relating to protection of children from exploitation, inserted “under subchapter I of this chapter, and no support may be provided under subchapter II of chapter 103 of this title,” after “provided”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 115–254, § 1470(j)(1)(C), in second subsec. (b) relating to protection of children from exploitation, inserted “under subchapter I of this chapter, and no support may be provided under subchapter II of chapter 103 of this title,” after “provided”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(C) in the second subsection (b), by inserting “under this part, and no support may be provided under title II of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018,” after “provided”; and
Effective date note
Amendment by Pub. L. 115–254 effective at the end of the transition period, as defined in section 9681 of this title, see section 1470(w) of Pub. L. 115–254, set out as a note under section 905 of Title 2, The Congress.
2018
Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–254 § 1470(j)(1)(B) · 132 Stat. 3187
Inserted · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(b)
Pub. L. 115–254, § 1470(j)(1)(B), in first subsec. (b) relating to information to Congressional committees for realization of assistance for needy people; concurrent resolution terminating assistance, inserted “or subchapter II of chapter 103 of this title” after “allocated under subchapter I of this chapter”, “or the Chief Executive Officer of the United States International Development Finance Corporation, as applicable,” after “administering subchapter I of this chapter”, “or support” after “the assistance”, and “or support” after “such assistance” wherever appearing
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 115–254, § 1470(j)(1)(B), in first subsec. (b) relating to information to Congressional committees for realization of assistance for needy people; concurrent resolution terminating assistance, inserted “or subchapter II of chapter 103 of this title” after “allocated under subchapter I of this chapter”, “or the Chief Executive Officer of the United States International Development Finance Corporation, as applicable,” after “administering subchapter I of this chapter”, “or support” after “the assistance”, and “or support” after “such assistance” wherever appearing.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(B) in the first subsection (b)— (i) by inserting “or title II of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018” after “this part”; (ii) by inserting “or the Chief Executive Officer of the United States International Development Finance Corporation, as applicable,” after “this Act”; (iii) by inserting “or support” after “the assistance”; and (iv) by inserting “or support” after “such assistance” each place it appears;
Effective date note
Amendment by Pub. L. 115–254 effective at the end of the transition period, as defined in section 9681 of this title, see section 1470(w) of Pub. L. 115–254, set out as a note under section 905 of Title 2, The Congress.
2018
Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–254 § 1470(j)(1)(C) · 132 Stat. 3187
Substituted · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(c)
Pub. L. 115–254, § 1470(j)(1)(C), substituted “under subchapter I of this chapter, or support provided under subchapter II of chapter 103 of this title, the Administrator, or the Chief Executive Officer of the United States International Development Finance Corporation, as applicable,” for “under subchapter I of this chapter, the Administrator”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 115–254, § 1470(j)(1)(C), substituted “under subchapter I of this chapter, or support provided under subchapter II of chapter 103 of this title, the Administrator, or the Chief Executive Officer of the United States International Development Finance Corporation, as applicable,” for “under subchapter I of this chapter, the Administrator”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(C) in the second subsection (b), by inserting “under this part, and no support may be provided under title II of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018,” after “provided”; and
Effective date note
Amendment by Pub. L. 115–254 effective at the end of the transition period, as defined in section 9681 of this title, see section 1470(w) of Pub. L. 115–254, set out as a note under section 905 of Title 2, The Congress.
2023
Department of State Authorization Act of 2023
Pub. L. 118–31 div. F title LXVII § 6707(a)(2) · 137 Stat. 136
Added · 22 U.S.C. § 2151n(d)(13)
Pub. L. 118–31 added par. (13)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d)(13). Pub. L. 118–31 added par. (13).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) Transnational repression amendments to annual country reports on human rights practices.— Section 116(d) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151n(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(13) Wherever applicable, a description of the nature and extent of acts of transnational repression that occurred during the preceding year, including identification of— “(A) incidents in which a government harassed, intimidated, or killed individuals outside of their internationally recognized borders and the patterns of such repression among repeat offenders; “(B) countries in which such transnational repression occurs and the role of the governments of such countries in enabling, preventing, mitigating, and responding to such acts; “(C) the tactics used by the governments of countries identified pursuant to subparagraph (A), including the actions identified and any new techniques observed; “(D) in the case of digital surveillance and harassment, the type of technology or platform, including social media, smart city technology, health tracking systems, general surveillance technology, and data access, transfer, and storage procedures, used by the governments of countries identified pursuant to subparagraph (A) for such actions; and “(E) groups and types of individuals targeted by acts of transnational repression in each country in which such acts occur.” .

49 of 57 references resolved to an enrolled provision · 8 partial

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Subchapter II of chapter 103 of this title, referred to in subsec. (a), subsec. (b) relating to information to Congressional committees for realization of assistance for needy people; concurrent resolution terminating assistance, subsec. (b) relating to protection of children from exploitation, and subsec. (c), was in the original title II of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018, meaning title II of div. F of Pub. L. 115–254, Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3492, which enacted subchapter II of chapter 103 of this title. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see Tables.

Section 2(a) of the Genocide Convention Implementation Act of 1987, referred to in subsec. (d)(8), probably means section 2(a) of the Genocide Convention Implementation Act of 1987 (the Proxmire Act), Pub. L. 100–606, Nov. 4, 1988, 102 Stat. 3045, which enacted chapter 50A (§ 1091 et seq.) of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure.

Codification

The amendment by section 102(d)(1) of Pub. L. 105–292 was executed before the amendment by Pub. L. 105–277 to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

Amendments1977–2023 · 21 rounds

2023

Subsec. (d)(13). Pub. L. 118–31 added par. (13).

2018

Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–254, § 1470(j)(1)(A), inserted “, and no support may be provided under subchapter II of chapter 103 of this title,” after “subchapter I of this chapter”.

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 115–254, § 1470(j)(1)(C), in second subsec. (b) relating to protection of children from exploitation, inserted “under subchapter I of this chapter, and no support may be provided under subchapter II of chapter 103 of this title,” after “provided”.

Pub. L. 115–254, § 1470(j)(1)(B), in first subsec. (b) relating to information to Congressional committees for realization of assistance for needy people; concurrent resolution terminating assistance, inserted “or subchapter II of chapter 103 of this title” after “allocated under subchapter I of this chapter”, “or the Chief Executive Officer of the United States International Development Finance Corporation, as applicable,” after “administering subchapter I of this chapter”, “or support” after “the assistance”, and “or support” after “such assistance” wherever appearing.

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 115–254, § 1470(j)(1)(C), substituted “under subchapter I of this chapter, or support provided under subchapter II of chapter 103 of this title, the Administrator, or the Chief Executive Officer of the United States International Development Finance Corporation, as applicable,” for “under subchapter I of this chapter, the Administrator”.

2013

Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 113–4 added subsec. (g).

2010

Subsec. (d)(12). Pub. L. 111–166 added par. (12).

2004

Subsec. (d)(8) to (11). Pub. L. 108–332 added par. (8) and redesignated former pars. (8) to (10) as (9) to (11), respectively.

2002

Subsec. (d)(9). Pub. L. 107–228, § 665(a), added par. (9).

Subsec. (d)(10). Pub. L. 107–228, § 683(a), added par. (10).

2000

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 106–386 amended subsec. (f) generally, substituting present provisions for provisions listing information required for report under subsec. (d) of this section, providing for consultation with human rights and other appropriate nongovernmental organizations in compiling data for required information, and defining “trafficking” and “victims of trafficking” for purposes of subsection.

1999

Subsec. (d)(8). Pub. L. 106–113, § 1000(a)(7) [div. A, title VIII, § 806(a)], added par. (8).

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 106–113, § 1000(a)(2) [title V, § 597], added subsec. (f).

1998

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 105–292, § 421(a)(1), inserted “and in consultation with the Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom” after “Labor” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 105–292, § 421(a)(2)–(4), added par. (3).

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 105–277, § 2216(1), substituted “February 25” for “January 31” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (d)(3) to (5). Pub. L. 105–277, § 2216(2), (3), added par. (3) and redesignated former pars. (3) and (4) as (4) and (5), respectively. Former par. (5) redesignated (6).

Subsec. (d)(6). Pub. L. 105–277, § 2216(2), redesignated par. (5) as (6). Former par. (6) redesignated (7). See Codification note above.

Pub. L. 105–292, § 102(d)(1), added par. (6). See Codification note above.

Subsec. (d)(7). Pub. L. 105–277, § 2216(2), redesignated par. (6) as (7). See Codification note above.

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 105–292, § 501(b), inserted “, including the right to free religious belief and practice” after “adherence to civil and political rights”.

1996

Subsec. (d)(3) to (5). Pub. L. 104–319 added pars. (3) and (4) and redesignated former par. (3) as (5).

1994

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–437 substituted “Foreign Affairs” for “International Relations” in subsec. (b) relating to submittal of information to Congress.

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 103–236 substituted “Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor” for “Assistant Secretary for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs” in introductory provisions.

1993

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 103–149 struck out “(1)” before “The President is authorized” and struck out par. (2) which authorized grants to nongovernmental organizations in South Africa promoting political, economic, social, juridical, and humanitarian efforts to foster a just society and to help victims of apartheid.

Subsecs. (f), (g). Pub. L. 103–149 struck out subsec. (f) which authorized assistance to political detainees and prisoners and support for black-led community organizations in South Africa and subsec. (g) which authorized assistance to families of victims of violence in South Africa.

1990

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 101–513, § 599D, added subsec. (b) prohibiting assistance to governments failing to protect children from exploitation, abuse or conscription.

Subsec. (e)(1). Pub. L. 101–513, § 562(d)(3), inserted “, part X of this subchapter,” after “available under this part” and “or under part X of this subchapter, except that funds made available under part X of this subchapter may only be used under this subsection with respect to countries in sub-Saharan Africa” before period at end of first sentence.

1987

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 100–204 added par. (2) and redesignated former par. (2) as (3).

1986

Subsec. (e)(2)(A). Pub. L. 99–440, § 202(a), inserted authorization of appropriations of $1,500,000 for fiscal year 1986 and for each fiscal year thereafter.

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 99–440, § 202(b), added subsec. (f).

Subsec. (f)(2)(B). Pub. L. 99–631 substituted “subsection” for “paragraph”.

Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 99–440, § 202(b), added subsec. (g).

1983

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 98–164, § 1002(a), designated existing provisions as par. (1), substituted “$3,000,000 of the funds made available under this part and part IV of subchapter II of this chapter for each fiscal year” for “$1,500,000 of the funds made available under this part for each of the fiscal years 1982 and 1983”, and added par. (2).

1981

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 97–113 substituted “each of the fiscal years 1982 and 1983” for “the fiscal year 1981”.

1980

Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 96–533, § 701(a), prohibited assistance for government of any country causing the disappearance of persons by the abduction and clandestine detention of those persons.

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 96–533, § 305, substituted “1981” for “1980”.

1979

Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 96–53, § 504(a), designated existing provisions as cl. (A) and added cl. (B).

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 96–53, § 106, substituted “1980” for “1979”.

1978

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 95–424 substituted “The President is authorized and encouraged to use not less than $1,500,000 of” for “Of”, and “1979” for “1978, not less than $750,000 may be used only”.

1977

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 95–105 substituted “Assistant Secretary” for “Coordinator”.

Pub. L. 95–88, § 111(a), inserted references to the formulation of development assistance programs under this subchapter and the consultation of the Administrator with the Coordinator for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs in the introductory provisions, designated the remainder of the existing provisions as par. (1), and added par. (2).

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 95–88, § 111(a), substituted provisions directing the Secretary of State to transmit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, by January 31 of each year, a full and complete report regarding the status of internationally recognized human rights in countries that receive development assistance and the steps which the Administrator has taken to alter United States development assistance programs in any country because of human rights considerations for provisions directing the President to transmit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, in the annual presentation materials on proposed economic development assistance programs, a full and complete report regarding the steps he has taken to carry out the provisions of this section.

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 95–88, § 111(b), added subsec. (e).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

References to Subchapter I Deemed To Include Certain Parts of Subchapter II

References to subchapter I of this chapter are deemed to include parts IV (§ 2346 et seq.), VI (§ 2348 et seq.), and VIII (§ 2349aa et seq.) of subchapter II of this chapter, and references to subchapter II are deemed to exclude such parts. See section 202(b) of Pub. L. 92–226, set out as a note under section 2346 of this title, and sections 2348c and 2349aa–5 of this title.

Effective Date of 2018 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 115–254 effective at the end of the transition period, as defined in section 9681 of this title, see section 1470(w) of Pub. L. 115–254, set out as a note under section 905 of Title 2, The Congress.

Effective Date of 2004 Amendment

Pub. L. 108–332, § 6(c), Oct. 16, 2004, 118 Stat. 1286, provided that:“The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) [amending this section and sections 2304 and 6412 of this title] shall apply beginning with the first report under sections 116(d) and 502B(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151n(d) and 2304(b)) and section 102(b) of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (22 U.S.C. 6312(b) [6412(b)]) submitted more than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 16, 2004].”

Effective Date of 1994 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 103–236 applicable with respect to officials, offices, and bureaus of Department of State when executive orders, regulations, or departmental directives implementing the amendments by sections 161 and 162 of Pub. L. 103–236 become effective, or 90 days after Apr. 30, 1994, whichever comes earlier, see section 161(b) of Pub. L. 103–236, as amended, set out as a note under section 2651a of this title.

Effective Date of 1986 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 99–631 effective Oct. 2, 1986, see section 1(c) of Pub. L. 99–631, set out as a note under section 2151c of this title.

Effective Date of 1979 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 96–53 effective Oct. 1, 1979, see section 512(a) of Pub. L. 96–53, set out as a note under section 2151 of this title.

Effective Date of 1978 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 95–424 effective Oct. 1, 1978, see section 605 of Pub. L. 95–424, set out as a note under section 2151 of this title.

Modification and Repeal of Reports

Pub. L. 118–31, div. F, title LXVII, § 6707(a)(1), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 1017, provided that:

“(a)
Country Reports on Human Rights Practices.—
“(1)
In general.—
The Secretary [of State] shall examine the production of the 2023 and subsequent annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices by the Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor as required under sections 116(d) and 502B(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151n(d), 2304(b)) to maximize—
“(A)
cost and personnel efficiencies;
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“(B)
the potential use of data and analytic tools and visualization; and
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“(C)
advancement of the modernization agenda for the Department [of State] announced by the Secretary on October 27, 2021.”
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Annual Report on Advancing Freedom and Democracy

Pub. L. 107–228, div. A, title VI, § 665(c), Sept. 30, 2002, 116 Stat. 1407, as amended by Pub. L. 110–53, title XXI, § 2121(b), (d), Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 532, provided that: “The information to be included in the report required by sections 116(d) and 502B(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 [22 U.S.C. 2151n(d), 2304(b)] pursuant to the amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) [amending this section and section 2304 of this title] may be submitted by the Secretary as a separate report entitled the Annual Report on Advancing Freedom and Democracy. If the Secretary elects to submit such information as a separate report, such report shall be submitted not later than 90 days after the date of submission of the report required by section [sic] 116(d) and 502B(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.”

[For definition of “Secretary” as used in section 665(c) of Pub. L. 107–228, set out above, see section 3 of Pub. L. 107–228, set out as a note under section 2651 of this title.]

Annual Reports on United States-Vietnam Human Rights Dialogue Meetings

Pub. L. 107–228, div. A, title VI, § 702, Sept. 30, 2002, 116 Stat. 1420, which required the Secretary of State to submit to the appropriate congressional committees an annual report of issues discussed at the previous two United States-Vietnam human rights dialogue meetings and progress made during the calendar year toward achieving objectives, not later than December 31 of each year or 60 days after the second meeting, whichever was earlier, was repealed by Pub. L. 118–31, div. F, title LXVII, § 6707(b)(4), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 1019.

Assistance for Promoting Religious Freedom

Pub. L. 105–292, title V, § 501(a), Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2811, provided that:

“Congress makes the following findings:
“(1)
In many nations where severe violations of religious freedom occur, there is not sufficient statutory legal protection for religious minorities or there is not sufficient cultural and social understanding of international norms of religious freedom.
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“(2)
Accordingly, in the provision of foreign assistance, the United States should make a priority of promoting and developing legal protections and cultural respect for religious freedom.”
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Report on Human Rights to Committees on Appropriations

Pub. L. 102–391, title V, § 511(b), Oct. 6, 1992, 106 Stat. 1658, as amended by Pub. L. 106–429, § 101(a) [title V, § 590], Nov. 6, 2000, 114 Stat. 1900, 1900A–59, provided that: “The Secretary of State shall also transmit the report required by section 116(d) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 [22 U.S.C. 2151n(d)] to the Committees on Appropriations each year by the date specified in that section: Provided, That each such report submitted pursuant to such section shall (1) include a review of each country’s commitment to children’s rights and welfare as called for by the Declaration of the World Summit for Children; [(2) Repealed. Pub. L. 106–429, § 101(a) [title V, § 590], Nov. 6, 2000, 114 Stat. 1900, 1900A–59;] (3) describe the extent to which indigenous people are able to participate in decisions affecting their lands, cultures, traditions and the allocation of natural resources, and assess the extent of protection of their civil and political rights.”

Report on Impact on Foreign Relations of United States of Reports on Human Rights Practices of Foreign Governments

Pub. L. 96–53, title V, § 504(b), Aug. 14, 1979, 93 Stat. 378, which required Secretary of State to report by Nov. 15, 1979, foreign relations impact made by reports of human rights violations of foreign governments, was repealed by Pub. L. 97–113, title VII, § 734(a)(3), Dec. 29, 1981, 95 Stat. 1560.

Executive Documents

Delegation of Functions

For delegation of functions of President under this section, see Ex. Ord. No. 12163, Sept. 29, 1979, 44 F.R. 56673, as amended, set out as a note under section 2381 of this title.

Credits

1975–2023 · 26 acts

1975Pub. L. 87–195, pt. I, § 116, as added Pub. L. 94–161, title III, § 310, Dec. 20, 1975, 89 Stat. 860
1977amended Pub. L. 95–88, title I, § 111, Aug. 3, 1977, 91 Stat. 537
1977Pub. L. 95–105, title I, § 109(a)(2), Aug. 17, 1977, 91 Stat. 846
1978Pub. L. 95–424, title I, § 109, Oct. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 947
1979Pub. L. 96–53, title I, § 106, title V, § 504(a), Aug. 14, 1979, 93 Stat. 362, 378
1980Pub. L. 96–533, title III, § 305, title VII, § 701(a), Dec. 16, 1980, 94 Stat. 3147, 3156
1981Pub. L. 97–113, title III, § 306, Dec. 29, 1981, 95 Stat. 1533
1983Pub. L. 98–164, title X, § 1002(a), Nov. 22, 1983, 97 Stat. 1052
1986Pub. L. 99–440, title II, § 202, Oct. 2, 1986, 100 Stat. 1095
1986Pub. L. 99–631, § 1(b)(2), Nov. 7, 1986, 100 Stat. 3519
1987Pub. L. 100–204, title I, § 127(1), Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1342
1990Pub. L. 101–513, title V, §§ 562(d)(3), 599D, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 2031, 2066
1993Pub. L. 103–149, § 4(a)(3)(B), Nov. 23, 1993, 107 Stat. 1505
1994Pub. L. 103–236, title I, § 162(e)(1), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 405
1994Pub. L. 103–437, § 9(a)(6), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4588
1996Pub. L. 104–319, title II, § 201(a), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3866
1998Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. B, title XXII, § 2216, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–815
1998Pub. L. 105–292, title I, § 102(d)(1), title IV, § 421(a), title V, § 501(b), Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2794, 2809, 2811
1999Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, §§ 1000(a)(2) [title V, § 597], 1000(a)(7) [div. A, title VIII, § 806(a)], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1535, 1536, 1501A–126, 1501A–471
2000Pub. L. 106–386, div. A, § 104(a), Oct. 28, 2000, 114 Stat. 1471
2002Pub. L. 107–228, div. A, title VI, §§ 665(a), 683(a), Sept. 30, 2002, 116 Stat. 1406, 1410
2004Pub. L. 108–332, § 6(a)(1), Oct. 16, 2004, 118 Stat. 1285
2010Pub. L. 111–166, § 2(1), May 17, 2010, 124 Stat. 1186
2013Pub. L. 113–4, title XII, § 1207(b)(1), Mar. 7, 2013, 127 Stat. 141
2018Pub. L. 115–254, div. F, title VI, § 1470(j)(1), Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3516
2023Pub. L. 118–31, div. F, title LXVII, § 6707(a)(2), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 1018.

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(Pub. L. 87–195, pt. I, § 116, as added Pub. L. 94–161, title III, § 310, Dec. 20, 1975, 89 Stat. 860; amended Pub. L. 95–88, title I, § 111, Aug. 3, 1977, 91 Stat. 537; Pub. L. 95–105, title I, § 109(a)(2), Aug. 17, 1977, 91 Stat. 846; Pub. L. 95–424, title I, § 109, Oct. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 947; Pub. L. 96–53, title I, § 106, title V, § 504(a), Aug. 14, 1979, 93 Stat. 362, 378; Pub. L. 96–533, title III, § 305, title VII, § 701(a), Dec. 16, 1980, 94 Stat. 3147, 3156; Pub. L. 97–113, title III, § 306, Dec. 29, 1981, 95 Stat. 1533; Pub. L. 98–164, title X, § 1002(a), Nov. 22, 1983, 97 Stat. 1052; Pub. L. 99–440, title II, § 202, Oct. 2, 1986, 100 Stat. 1095; Pub. L. 99–631, § 1(b)(2), Nov. 7, 1986, 100 Stat. 3519; Pub. L. 100–204, title I, § 127(1), Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1342; Pub. L. 101–513, title V, §§ 562(d)(3), 599D, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 2031, 2066; Pub. L. 103–149, § 4(a)(3)(B), Nov. 23, 1993, 107 Stat. 1505; Pub. L. 103–236, title I, § 162(e)(1), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 405; Pub. L. 103–437, § 9(a)(6), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4588; Pub. L. 104–319, title II, § 201(a), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3866; Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. B, title XXII, § 2216, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–815; Pub. L. 105–292, title I, § 102(d)(1), title IV, § 421(a), title V, § 501(b), Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2794, 2809, 2811; Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, §§ 1000(a)(2) [title V, § 597], 1000(a)(7) [div. A, title VIII, § 806(a)], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1535, 1536, 1501A–126, 1501A–471; Pub. L. 106–386, div. A, § 104(a), Oct. 28, 2000, 114 Stat. 1471; Pub. L. 107–228, div. A, title VI, §§ 665(a), 683(a), Sept. 30, 2002, 116 Stat. 1406, 1410; Pub. L. 108–332, § 6(a)(1), Oct. 16, 2004, 118 Stat. 1285; Pub. L. 111–166, § 2(1), May 17, 2010, 124 Stat. 1186; Pub. L. 113–4, title XII, § 1207(b)(1), Mar. 7, 2013, 127 Stat. 141; Pub. L. 115–254, div. F, title VI, § 1470(j)(1), Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3516; Pub. L. 118–31, div. F, title LXVII, § 6707(a)(2), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 1018.)

Statutory text

Violations barring assistance; assistance for needy people

1 Information to Congressional committees for realization of assistance for needy people; concurrent resolution terminating assistance

1 Protection of children from exploitation

Factors considered

Report to Speaker of House and Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate

Promotion of civil and political rights

Annual country reports on human rights practices

Child marriage status

In general

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Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Country Reports on Human Rights Practices.—

In general.—

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Credits

 1 Information to Congressional committees for realization of assistance for needy people; concurrent resolution terminating assistance

 ¹ Protection of children from exploitation