; people-to-people engagement The Secretary of State should— (1) establish high-level bilateral and regional dialogues with nations in the Indo-Pacific region regarding human rights and religious freedom violations; (2) establish or support robust, people-to-people exchange programs in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly programs engaging young leaders; and (3) establish educational exchanges and capacity-building programs emphasizing civil society development. 304. Imposition of sanctions and suspension of United States assistance (a) Sanctions The President is authorized to impose sanctions, in accordance with applicable law, including financial penalties and visa bans, on any individual or entity that— (1) violates human rights or religious freedoms