HR 496
117th Congress
House
International Affairs
Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Human rights
Military operations and strategy
Religion
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Ukraine
Visas and passports
Ukraine Religious Freedom Support Act
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15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 11, 2022
Star Print ordered on the bill.
Apr 28, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Apr 27, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 27, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 4 (Roll no. 129). (text: CR H4529)
Apr 27, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4554)
Apr 27, 2022
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.
Apr 27, 2022
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Apr 27, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 496.
Apr 27, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4529-4530)
Apr 27, 2022
Mr. Phillips moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 21, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 21, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 5, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Jan 28, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and the Budget, 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.
Jan 28, 2021
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2022 | House · vote #129 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 421–4 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
Ukraine Religious Freedom Support Act
This bill directs the President, when determining whether Russia is a country of particular concern for religious freedom under certain federal laws, to consider incidents occurring in the parts of Ukraine that Russia (or any Russia-affiliated non-state group) occupies, controls, or recognizes as independent. (The United States may take certain actions, such as withdrawing development assistance, against a country of particular concern for religious freedom.)
What's happening now
Star Print ordered on the bill.
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Bill text
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Cosponsors
24
D
Gottheimer, Josh
D
Mfume, Kweisi
Phillips, Dean
Cicilline, David
R
Jackson, Ronny
Meijer, Peter
R
Perry, Scott
D
Sherman, Brad
R
Aderholt, Robert B.
R
McClain, Lisa C.
D
Titus, Dina
D
Kaptur, Marcy
D
Quigley, Mike
R
Smith, Christopher H.
Spanberger, Abigail
D
Veasey, Marc A.
R
Bilirakis, Gus M.
D
Cleaver, Emanuel
D
Cohen, Steve
Eshoo, Anna
R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
R
Harris, Andy
R
Hudson, Richard
D
Moore, Gwen
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 496: Ukraine Religious Freedom Support Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-496/
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