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H.Res. 139 (114th)

Condemning violence against religious minorities in the Middle East and any actions that limit the free expression and practice of faith by these minorities.

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Introduced

3 March 2015

Last action

20 March 2015 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.

Sponsors

Rep. Black, Diane [R-TN-6], Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2], Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Huelskamp, Tim [R-KS-1], Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2], Rep. Ellmers, Renee L. [R-NC-2], Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19], Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2], Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5], Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4], Rep. Hultgren, Randy [R-IL-14], Rep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN], Rep. Brooks, Susan W. [R-IN-5], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1], Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10], Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3], Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22], Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8], Rep. Messer, Luke [R-IN-6], Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4], Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY], Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10], Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1], Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2], David Trott, Rep. Palazzo, Steven M. [R-MS-4], Rep. Hensarling, Jeb [R-TX-5], Rep. Rokita, Todd [R-IN-4], Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1], Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3], Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6], Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13], Rep. Roskam, Peter J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4], Rep. Dold, Robert J. [R-IL-10], Rep. Bridenstine, Jim [R-OK-1], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [R-NJ-11], Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2]

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Summary

Condemns violence against religious minorities in the Middle East and actions that limit their practice of faith. Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to promoting religious freedom around the world and protecting religious minorities facing persecution. Calls on the governments of the Middle East to uphold the internationally recognized human right to freedom from religious persecution and to end violence and discrimination against religious minorities. Urges the Obama Administration to appoint a Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia.

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Timeline

  1. 3 March 2015

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 March 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 March 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 March 2015

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.

    Source: Committee

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