42 U.S.C. § 16456: Applicability

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.