Sec. 401. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION

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## SEC. 401 RULE OF CONSTRUCTION **[**[5 U.S.C. 306 note](/us/usc/t5/s306)**]** Nothing in this Act, or the amendments made by this Act, may be construed— ####

(1)to require the disclosure of information or records that are exempt from disclosure under section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the “Freedom of Information Act”); ####

(2)to create or expand an exemption from disclosure under such section; ####

(3)to override, limit, or otherwise affect intellectual property rights, including rights under titles 17 and 35, United States Code; ####

(4)to affect the authority of a Federal agency regarding the use, disclosure, or licensing of— #####

(A)confidential business information that could be withheld under section 552(b)(4) of title 5, United States Code; or #####

(B)data assets restricted from disclosure under a contract or other binding, written agreement; or ####

(5)to affect the independence, responsibilities, or work products of an Inspector General of any agency.

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Sec. 401

RULE OF CONSTRUCTION

U.S.C.§ 306

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