§ 6416. — Equal access to United States missions abroad for conducting religious activities.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 22USC6416]
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
(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.
(Pub. L. 105-292, title I, Sec. 107, Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2796.)
