22 USC 8514b - Imposition of sanctions with respect to persons who engage in censorship or other related activities against citizens of Iran

U.S Code last checked for updates: Mar 13, 2025

§ 8514b.

Imposition of sanctions with respect to persons who engage in censorship or other related activities against citizens of Iran

(a)

In general

(b)

List of persons who engage in censorship

(1)

In general

Not later than 90 days after August 10, 2012, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a list of persons that the President determines have, on or after June 12, 2009, engaged in censorship or other activities with respect to Iran that—

(A)

prohibit, limit, or penalize the exercise of freedom of expression or assembly by citizens of Iran; or

(B)

limit access to print or broadcast media, including the facilitation or support of intentional frequency manipulation by the Government of Iran or an entity owned or controlled by that Government that would jam or restrict an international signal.

(2)

The President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an updated list under paragraph (1)—

(A)

each time the President is required to submit an updated list to those committees under section 8514(b)(2)(A) of this title; and

(B)

as new information becomes available.

(3)

Form of report; public availability

(A)

Form

(B)

Public availability

(Pub. L. 111–195, title I, § 105B, as added Pub. L. 112–158, title IV, § 403(b), Aug. 10, 2012, 126 Stat. 1254.)

cite as: 22 USC 8514b