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H.RES.407: Condemning the persecution of Christians around the world.
About This Bill
- Introduced June 26, 2017
- Latest Major Action Dec. 12, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
35 (3 Democrats, 32 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed in House - Dec. 12, 2017
- Introduced in House - June 26, 2017
Bill Summary
Condemns all violations of religious freedom and affirms that religious freedom is a fundamental right of every individual that should never be arbitrarily abridged by any government. Condemns the persecution of Christians around the world. Calls on discriminatory countries to cease their persecution of Christians and religious minorities and combat religious persecution carried out by extremist non-state actors. Urges the President and the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Dec. 12, 2017 |
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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| Dec. 12, 2017 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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| Dec. 12, 2017 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9821) |
| Dec. 12, 2017 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9821-9824)
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| Dec. 12, 2017 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Dec. 12, 2017 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 407.
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| Dec. 12, 2017 |
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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| Nov. 15, 2017 |
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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| Nov. 15, 2017 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| July 6, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
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| June 26, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| June 26, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) |