Except as otherwise specifically provided in this part, no provision of this part shall apply to, or be deemed to include—
(1) the United States;
(2) a State or any political subdivision of a State;
(3) any foreign governmental authority not operating in the United States;
(4) any agency, authority, or instrumentality of any entity referred to in paragraph (1), (2), or (3); or
(5) any officer, agent, or employee of any entity referred to in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4) acting as such in the course of his or her official duty.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title XII, § 1268, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 976.)