2021 US Code
Title 22 - Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Chapter 73 - International Religious Freedom
Subchapter I - Department of State Activities
Sec. 6416 - Equal access to United States missions abroad for conducting religious activities

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Citation 22 U.S.C. § 6416 (2021)
Section Name §6416. Equal access to United States missions abroad for conducting religious activities
Section Text (a) In general

Subject to this section, the Secretary of State shall permit, on terms no less favorable than that accorded other nongovernmental activities unrelated to the conduct of the diplomatic mission, access to the premises of any United States diplomatic mission or consular post by any United States citizen seeking to conduct an activity for religious purposes.

(b) Timing and location

The Secretary of State shall make reasonable accommodations with respect to the timing and location of such access in light of—

(1) the number of United States citizens requesting the access (including any particular religious concerns regarding the time of day, date, or physical setting for services);

(2) conflicts with official activities and other nonofficial United States citizen requests;

(3) the availability of openly conducted, organized religious services outside the premises of the mission or post;

(4) availability of space and resources; and

(5) necessary security precautions.

(c) Discretionary access for foreign nationals

The Secretary of State may permit access to the premises of a United States diplomatic mission or consular post to foreign nationals for the purpose of attending or participating in religious activities conducted pursuant to this section.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 105–292, title I, §107, Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2796.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
CHAPTER 73 - INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
SUBCHAPTER I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE ACTIVITIES
Sec. 6416 - Equal access to United States missions abroad for conducting religious activities
Contains section 6416
Date 2021
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 3, 2022
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 112 Stat. 2796
Public Law References Public Law 105-292
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