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- H.RES.349
H.RES.349: Calling for the global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws.
About This Bill
- Introduced May 22, 2017
- Latest Major Action June 27, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
27 (16 Democrats, 11 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 22, 2017
Bill Summary
Calls on the President and the Department of State to: (1) make the repeal of blasphemy, heresy, or apostasy laws a priority in the bilateral relationships of the United States with all countries that have such laws; and (2) designate countries that enforce such laws as "countries of particular concern for religious freedom" under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998. Urges the governments of countries that: (1) enforce such laws to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 27, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
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| May 22, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| May 22, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) |