Calling for the protection of religious minority rights and freedoms in the Arab world.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 12, 2013)
Recognizes, in the spirit of the "Arab Spring" revolution (where ordinary citizens have taken to the streets demanding an end to corruption, political cronyism, and government repression), that religious minority freedoms and rights must be protected.
Urges the U.S. government to lead the international effort to repeal existing blasphemy laws.
What just happenedMay 6, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 12, 2013
- May 6, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Subcommittee - May 6, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Africa Subcommittee - Mar 12, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Mar 12, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 12, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House