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H.R.440: To provide for the establishment of the Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Jan. 25, 2011
- Latest Major Action Jan. 23, 2012
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
80 (36 Democrats, 44 Republicans)
Bill Summary
(Sec. 2) Directs the President to appoint a Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia within the Department of State. (Sec. 3) Requires the Special Envoy to: (1) promote the right of religious freedom of religious minorities in the countries of the Near East and South Central Asia, denounce the violation of such right, and recommend appropriate U.S government responses to such...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
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Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 440.
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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.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 20 (Roll no. 673).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate.
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Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 292.
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| Jan. 25, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Frank R. Wolf (R-Va.) |