H.R.852: Freedom of Religion Act of 2017

About This Bill

  • Introduced Feb. 3, 2017
  • Latest Major Action March 9, 2017

Bill Sponsor

Bill Cosponsors

121 (All Democrats)

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Bill Summary

Freedom of Religion Act of 2017 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien may not be denied U.S. entry, reentry, or admission, or any other immigration benefit because of the alien's religion or lack of religious beliefs. Nothing in this bill shall be construed to affect immigration law authority when exercised on a case-by-case basis with respect to an individual who a consular officer, an immigration...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 2 statements associated with H.R.852.

Bill Actions

Date Description
March 9, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Feb. 3, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb. 3, 2017

Introduced in the House by Donald Beyer (D-Va.)

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