Condemning violence against religious minorities in the Middle East and any actions that limit the free expression and practice of faith by these minorities.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 3, 2015)
Condemns violence against religious minorities in the Middle East and actions that limit their practice of faith.
Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to promoting religious freedom around the world and protecting religious minorities facing persecution.
Calls on the governments of the Middle East to uphold the internationally recognized human right to freedom from religious persecution and to end violence and discrimination against religious minorities.
Urges the Obama Administration to appoint a Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia.
What just happenedMar 20, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 3, 2015
- Mar 20, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Subcommittee - Mar 20, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Africa Subcommittee - Mar 3, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Mar 3, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 3, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House