Expansion of list of activities subject to sanctions with respect to Nicaragua

Section 5(b) of the Nicaragua Investment Conditionality Act of 2018 (Public Law 115–335; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended by adding at the end the following: (5) The arrest or prosecution of a person, including a person who is a member, volunteer, or employee of the Catholic Church or a Protestant Church, because of the legitimate exercise by that person of the freedom of religion. (6) The conviction and sentencing of a person who is a democratic political actor or a member of an independent civil society organization for politically motivated charges. (7) The provision of significant goods, services, or technology to or from Nicaragua, or by persons operating or having operated in Nicaragua, that support— (A) the Government of the Russian Federation on or after February 24, 2022; or (B) the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran on or after February 11, 1979..