International Religious Freedom Act of 1998
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The International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 is a U.S. federal law that institutionalizes the promotion and protection of religious freedom worldwide as a core objective of American foreign policy.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 canonical | 6 |
| International Religious Freedom Act | 1 |
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Target entity: International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 Context triple: [International Religious Freedom Report, basedOn, International Religious Freedom Act of 1998]
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A.
Religious Freedom Restoration Act
The Religious Freedom Restoration Act is a 1993 U.S. federal law that aims to protect individuals’ religious practices from substantial government burdens unless justified by a compelling governmental interest pursued through the least restrictive means.
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B.
Cuban Democracy Act
The Cuban Democracy Act is a 1992 U.S. law that tightened economic sanctions on Cuba while promoting support for the Cuban people and pressuring the Cuban government toward democratic reforms.
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C.
Nunn–Cohen Amendment
The Nunn–Cohen Amendment is a 1987 U.S. law that created a unified special operations command and funding authority, significantly strengthening and institutionalizing American special operations forces.
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D.
American Indian Religious Freedom Act Amendments of 1994
The American Indian Religious Freedom Act Amendments of 1994 are U.S. federal revisions that strengthened protections for Native American religious practices, including the ceremonial use of peyote by members of the Native American Church.
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E.
Civil Liberties Act of 1988
The Civil Liberties Act of 1988 is a U.S. federal law that formally acknowledged and apologized for the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II and provided monetary reparations to surviving victims.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 Target entity description: The International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 is a U.S. federal law that institutionalizes the promotion and protection of religious freedom worldwide as a core objective of American foreign policy.
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A.
Religious Freedom Restoration Act
The Religious Freedom Restoration Act is a 1993 U.S. federal law that aims to protect individuals’ religious practices from substantial government burdens unless justified by a compelling governmental interest pursued through the least restrictive means.
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B.
Cuban Democracy Act
The Cuban Democracy Act is a 1992 U.S. law that tightened economic sanctions on Cuba while promoting support for the Cuban people and pressuring the Cuban government toward democratic reforms.
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C.
Nunn–Cohen Amendment
The Nunn–Cohen Amendment is a 1987 U.S. law that created a unified special operations command and funding authority, significantly strengthening and institutionalizing American special operations forces.
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D.
American Indian Religious Freedom Act Amendments of 1994
The American Indian Religious Freedom Act Amendments of 1994 are U.S. federal revisions that strengthened protections for Native American religious practices, including the ceremonial use of peyote by members of the Native American Church.
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E.
Civil Liberties Act of 1988
The Civil Liberties Act of 1988 is a U.S. federal law that formally acknowledged and apologized for the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II and provided monetary reparations to surviving victims.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
United States federal law
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human rights legislation ⓘ |
| abbreviation | IRFA ⓘ |
| appliesTo | foreign countries ⓘ |
| authorizes |
diplomatic measures to promote religious freedom
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economic measures in response to severe violations of religious freedom ⓘ |
| codifiedIn | Title 22 of the United States Code ⓘ |
| coreObjective | institutionalize promotion and protection of religious freedom worldwide in U.S. foreign policy ⓘ |
| country | United States of America ⓘ |
| creates | Country of Particular Concern designation for religious freedom violations ⓘ |
| dateEnacted | 1998-10-27 ⓘ |
| defines | violations of religious freedom ⓘ |
| enactedBy | 105th United States Congress ⓘ |
| establishes |
Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom
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Office of International Religious Freedom ⓘ Special Adviser on International Religious Freedom within the National Security Council ⓘ U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom ⓘ
surface form:
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom
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| focusesOn | freedom of thought, conscience, and religion ⓘ |
| governmentBranchImplementing |
Executive Office of the President of the United States
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United States Department of State ⓘ |
| jurisdiction |
United States government
ⓘ
surface form:
federal government of the United States
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| language | English ⓘ |
| linkedTo |
Office of International Religious Freedom
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surface form:
U.S. Department of State Office of International Religious Freedom
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom ⓘ
surface form:
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom
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| policyArea |
foreign relations of the United States
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international human rights ⓘ |
| publicLawNumber | Public Law 105-292 ⓘ |
| purpose |
to condemn violations of religious freedom
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to promote and assist other governments in protecting religious freedom ⓘ to promote religious freedom as a core objective of United States foreign policy ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
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surface form:
U.S. human rights reports
U.S. sanctions policy ⓘ |
| requires |
annual U.S. Department of State report on international religious freedom
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presidential actions in response to particularly severe violations of religious freedom ⓘ |
| shortName | IRFA ⓘ |
| signedBy | Bill Clinton ⓘ |
| signingPresident | Bill Clinton ⓘ |
| sponsorChamber |
United States House of Representatives
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United States Senate ⓘ |
| subjectMatter |
United States foreign policy
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human rights ⓘ religious freedom ⓘ |
| title | International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 self-link ⓘ |
| typeOfSanctionsFramework | graduated response to religious freedom violations ⓘ |
| yearEnacted | 1998 ⓘ |
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Subject: International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 Description of subject: The International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 is a U.S. federal law that institutionalizes the promotion and protection of religious freedom worldwide as a core objective of American foreign policy.
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