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HRES 640 116th Congress House International Affairs Human rights Racial and ethnic relations Religion

Condemning the global persecution of Christians.

Introduced: October 18, 2019 Introduced by: Palmer, Gary J. Republican · Alabama See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Oct 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
Oct 18, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Oct 18, 2019
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution condemns the persecution of members of any faith and calls on foreign governments to recognize the right of Christians to practice their faith without fear of persecution.

What's happening now October 25, 2019

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

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 40
All 40 Republican 22
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Allen, Rick W.
Georgia · Dec 4, 2019
Abraham, Ralph
· Oct 18, 2019
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Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Oct 18, 2019
 R
Babin, Brian
Texas · Oct 18, 2019
 R
Biggs, Andy
Arizona · Oct 18, 2019
 R
Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Oct 18, 2019
Brooks, Mo
· Oct 18, 2019
Buck, Ken
· Oct 18, 2019
 R
Budd, Ted
North Carolina · Oct 18, 2019
Byrne, Bradley
· Oct 18, 2019
 R
Cloud, Michael
Texas · Oct 18, 2019
Duncan, Jeff
· Oct 18, 2019
 R
Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck"
Tennessee · Oct 18, 2019
Fortenberry, Jeff
· Oct 18, 2019
 R
Foxx, Virginia
North Carolina · Oct 18, 2019
 R
Fulcher, Russ
Idaho · Oct 18, 2019
Gaetz, Matt
· Oct 18, 2019
Gianforte, Greg
· Oct 18, 2019
 R
Grothman, Glenn
Wisconsin · Oct 18, 2019
Hartzler, Vicky
· Oct 18, 2019
Hice, Jody
· Oct 18, 2019
 R
Hill, J. French
Arkansas · Oct 18, 2019
 R
Johnson, Mike
Louisiana · Oct 18, 2019
 R
Kelly, Trent
Mississippi · Oct 18, 2019
Lamborn, Doug
· Oct 18, 2019
 R
Marshall, Roger
Kansas · Oct 18, 2019
Meadows, Mark
· Oct 18, 2019
 R
Miller, Carol D.
West Virginia · Oct 18, 2019
 R
Moolenaar, John R.
Michigan · Oct 18, 2019
Mooney, Alexander
· Oct 18, 2019
Mullin, Markwayne
· Oct 18, 2019
Ratcliffe, John
· Oct 18, 2019
Rodgers, Cathy
· Oct 18, 2019
 R
Roy, Chip
Texas · Oct 18, 2019
 R
Rutherford, John H.
Florida · Oct 18, 2019
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Oct 18, 2019
Walker, Mark
· Oct 18, 2019
 R
Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Oct 18, 2019
Wenstrup, Brad
· Oct 18, 2019
 R
Westerman, Bruce
Arkansas · Oct 18, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 640: Condemning the global persecution of Christians.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-640/
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"H. Res. 640: Condemning the global persecution of Christians.." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-640/.
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H. Res. 640, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-640/.
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