Section text and notes
In general
This chapter applies to all Federal law, and the implementation of that law, whether statutory or otherwise, and whether adopted before or after .
Rule of construction
Federal statutory law adopted after , is subject to this chapter unless such law explicitly excludes such application by reference to this chapter.
Religious belief unaffected
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize any government to burden any religious belief.
Pub. L. 103–141, § 6107 Stat. 1489 Pub. L. 106–274, § 7(b)114 Stat. 806 (, , ; , , .)
Editorial Notes
References in Text
Pub. L. 103–141107 Stat. 1488 section 2000bb of this titleThis chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning , , , which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under and Tables.
Amendments
Pub. L. 106–2742000—Subsec. (a). struck out “and State” after “Federal”.