concerning the resolution of the claims against the foreign state, or any other parties as to whom a stay of claims is sought. 5. Imposition of sanctions with respect to government officials of foreign countries on the Tier 2 list (a) In general The President may impose the sanctions described in subsection (b) with respect to any foreign person the President determines, based on credible evidence— (1) is a government official of a foreign country on the Tier 2 list established under section 2(a), or a senior associate of such an official, that is responsible for, or complicit in, ordering, controlling, or otherwise directing, or financially benefits from, acts intended to deliberately conceal or distort information about a public health emergency of international concern, including acts intended to deliberately withhold information from or obstruct the activities of the World Health Organization with respect to a public health emergency of international concern