Trans-Atlantic Religious Protection Act (TARPA) of 2001

Summary

Trans-Atlantic Religious Protection Act (TARPA) of 2001 - Directs the President and the Secretary of State to raise violations of freedom of thought, conscience, religion, or belief at every level (including at international meetings) with representatives of European countries that have failed to implement their international commitments and obligations with respect to such freedoms. Directs the Secretary of State to: (1) promote educational and cultural workshops and forums among academies, religious leaders, and human rights organizations in the United States and in Europe in an effort to promote a better understanding of religious and philosophical diversity and a tolerant society; (2) train U.S. human rights monitors stationed at European posts to identify, investigate, and monitor persecution and discrimination on the basis of religion or belief; and (3) issue travel advisories on countries which discriminate on the basis of religion or belief advising Americans of potential dangers faced by individuals who are members of targeted groups. Authorizes the Secretary of State not to issue a visa to, and requires the Attorney General to exclude from the United States, any alien who is a high-ranking official of a government which is in violation of international obligations to guarantee such freedoms. Directs the U.S. Trade Representative to impose certain trade sanctions against European countries that engage in or tolerate violations of religious freedom. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to incorporate into International Trade Administration programs guidelines and warnings regarding discriminatory practices of European countries against U.S. products or businesses on the basis of religion.

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Timeline

1. 16 October 2001

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 16 October 2001

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 16 October 2001

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 16 October 2001

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 29 October 2001

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

   Source: Committee

6. 27 November 2001

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 16 October 2001 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 16 October 2001

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 16 October 2001

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 16 October 2001

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Sponsors

• ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-26] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33] · D · Cosponsor
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