HRES 512 116th Congress House International Affairs Detention of persons Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Human rights International organizations and cooperation Racial and ethnic relations Religion United Nations

Calling for the global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws.

Introduced: July 23, 2019 Introduced by: Raskin, Jamie Democratic · Maryland See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Dec 7, 2020

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 3, 1 Present (Roll no. 236). (text: CR H6865)

Dec 7, 2020

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 3, 1 Present (Roll no. 236).(text: CR H6865)

Dec 7, 2020

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6883)

Dec 7, 2020

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Dec 7, 2020

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 512.

Dec 7, 2020

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6864-6867)

Dec 7, 2020

Mr. Raskin moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

Mar 4, 2020

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Mar 4, 2020

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Jul 23, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Jul 23, 2019

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Dec 7, 2020	House · vote #236	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	Passed	386–3	See who voted →

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution calls on the President and the Department of State to (1) make the repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws a priority in bilateral relationships between the United States and countries that have such laws; (2) designate countries that enforce such laws as countries of particular concern for religious freedom; and (3) oppose efforts by the United Nations to implement an international anti-blasphemy norm. The resolution also calls on the governments of countries that enforce such laws to amend or repeal them and to release anyone imprisoned pursuant to them.

What's happening now December 7, 2020

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 3, 1 Present (Roll no. 236). (text: CR H6865)

Committees of jurisdiction 1