HRES 89
116th Congress
House
International Affairs
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should grant asylum to Aasiya Noreen, internationally known as Asia Bibi, and her immediate family, due to the persecution she has faced on account of her religion.
Introduced: January 30, 2019
Introduced by:
Calvert, Ken
Republican
· California
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 30, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Jan 30, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 30, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This resolution expresses support for granting asylum to Pakistan citizen Aasiya Noreen, internationally known as Asia Bibi, and her immediate family, due to religious persecution.
It also recognizes the importance of granting asylum to those individuals with legitimate claims of persecution for their religion, race, nationality, membership in a social group, or political belief.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Committees of jurisdiction
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