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HRES 601 113th Congress House International Affairs Africa Detention of persons Foreign aid and international relief Human rights Refugees, asylum, displaced persons Religion Sanctions Sudan Women's rights

Condemning the death sentence against Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag, a Sudanese Christian woman accused of apostasy.

Introduced: June 12, 2014 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
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Jul 21, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Jul 21, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Jun 10, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
May 28, 2014
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
May 28, 2014
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Condemns the charge of apostasy and adultery of Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag in Sudan and her sentence of 100 lashes and the death penalty.

Calls for the release from prison of Ibrahim, her 20-month-old son, and newborn daughter.

Urges the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to prioritize granting Ibrahim asylum or refugee status.

Encourages U.S. efforts to support religious freedom within Sudan, including by requiring before normalizing relations or lifting certain sanctions that Sudan abide by international standards of freedom of religion or belief.

Recognizes that every individual should have the opportunity to practice his or her religion without fear of discrimination.

Reaffirms the commitment of the United State to end religious discrimination and to pursue policies that guarantee the basic human rights of all individuals.

Encourages the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to continue their support for religious freedom initiatives.

What's happening now July 21, 2014

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 5
 Cosponsors 56
All 56 Democratic 4 Republican 19
King, Steve
· Jul 31, 2014
 D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Jul 31, 2014
Rokita, Todd
· Jul 16, 2014
 D
Pocan, Mark
Wisconsin · Jul 9, 2014
 R
Webster, Daniel
Florida · Jul 9, 2014
 R
Perry, Scott
Pennsylvania · Jun 25, 2014
Poe, Ted
· Jun 25, 2014
 D
Himes, James A.
Connecticut · Jun 24, 2014
 R
Joyce, David P.
Ohio · Jun 24, 2014
Noem, Kristi
· Jun 24, 2014
 R
Rogers, Mike D.
Alabama · Jun 24, 2014
BACHUS, SPENCER
· Jun 19, 2014
Brooks, Susan
· Jun 19, 2014
Duffy, Sean
· Jun 19, 2014
 R
Capito, Shelley Moore
West Virginia · Jun 12, 2014
GREEN, GENE
· Jun 12, 2014
KINGSTON, JACK
· Jun 12, 2014
MCINTYRE, MIKE
· Jun 12, 2014
PETERSON, COLLIN
· Jun 12, 2014
SENSENBRENNER, F.
· Jun 12, 2014
 R
Sessions, Pete
Texas · Jun 12, 2014
 R
Walberg, Tim
Michigan · Jun 12, 2014
 R
Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Jun 5, 2014
 D
Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Jun 5, 2014
Black, Diane
· Jun 5, 2014
 R
Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Jun 5, 2014
Fortenberry, Jeff
· Jun 5, 2014
Gowdy, Trey
· Jun 5, 2014
Jenkins, Lynn
· Jun 5, 2014
 R
Lummis, Cynthia M.
Wyoming · Jun 5, 2014
Pittenger, Robert
· Jun 5, 2014
Ross, Dennis
· Jun 5, 2014
Shea-Porter, Carol
· Jun 5, 2014
TERRY, LEE
· Jun 5, 2014
WHITFIELD, EDWARD
· Jun 5, 2014
Bridenstine, Jim
· May 30, 2014
Broun, Paul
· May 30, 2014
 R
Cramer, Kevin
North Dakota · May 30, 2014
Forbes, J.
· May 30, 2014
 R
Griffith, H. Morgan
Virginia · May 30, 2014
Harper, Gregg
· May 30, 2014
 R
Hudson, Richard
North Carolina · May 30, 2014
 R
Huizenga, Bill
Michigan · May 30, 2014
Hultgren, Randy
· May 30, 2014
 R
Kelly, Mike
Pennsylvania · May 30, 2014
 R
Latta, Robert E.
Ohio · May 30, 2014
Marino, Tom
· May 30, 2014
 R
McClintock, Tom
California · May 30, 2014
Meadows, Mark
· May 30, 2014
Pearce, Stevan
· May 30, 2014
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 601: Condemning the death sentence against Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag, a Sudanese Christian woman accused of apostasy.. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HRES-601/
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"H. Res. 601: Condemning the death sentence against Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag, a Sudanese Christian woman accused of apostasy.." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HRES-601/.
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H. Res. 601, 113th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HRES-601/.
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