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H.R.301: 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 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Jan. 15, 2013
- Latest Major Action Sept. 19, 2013
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
72 (24 Democrats, 48 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. Requires the Special Envoy to have the rank of ambassador. (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,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 19, 2013 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| Sept. 18, 2013 |
Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 22 (Roll no. 465). (text: CR 9/17/2013 H5564-5565) |
| Sept. 18, 2013 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5606)
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| Sept. 17, 2013 |
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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| Sept. 17, 2013 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 301.
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| Sept. 17, 2013 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5564-5567)
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| Sept. 17, 2013 |
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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| March 15, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
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| March 15, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
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| March 15, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
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| Jan. 15, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| Jan. 15, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Frank R. Wolf (R-Va.) |