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- H.RES.164
H.RES.164: Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to the people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan upon the assassination of Shahbaz Bhatti, Minister for Minorities, who courageously advocated for religious freedom and tolerance in Pakistan and
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced March 10, 2011
- Latest Major Action March 29, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (7 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should: (1) include a working group on interfaith harmony and religious tolerance in U.S-Pakistan strategic dialogues to discuss ways to continue the vision of Shahbaz Bhatti (the assassinated Minister for Minorities); (2) urge the government of Pakistan to reform the blasphemy law in order to ensure it is no longer abused to limit the rights of Pakistanis, whether...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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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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| March 10, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) |