HRES 139
114th Congress
House
International Affairs
Asia
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
Middle East
Religion
Condemning violence against religious minorities in the Middle East and any actions that limit the free expression and practice of faith by these minorities.
Introduced: March 3, 2015
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 20, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
Mar 20, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Mar 3, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 3, 2015
Introduced in House
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
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