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Bill113th CongressFiled May 21, 2014International Affairs
S.Res. 453

A resolution condemning the death sentence against Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag, a Sudanese Christian woman accused of apostasy.

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Jun 3, 2014)

Condemns the charge of apostasy and death sentence of Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag and calls for the release of her and her children.

Encourages U.S. efforts to support religious freedom in Sudan, including by requiring before normalizing relations or lifting sanctions that Sudan abide by international standards of religious freedom.

Urges the government of Sudan to ensure that the drafting process for the new constitution includes civil society leaders and representatives of all major political parties in order to ensure freedom of religion, respect for human rights, and recognition of Sudan as a multireligious, multiethnic, and multicultural nation.

Recognizes that every individual should have the opportunity to practice his or her religion without fear of discrimination.

Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to end religious discrimination and to pursue policies that guarantee the basic human rights of all individuals.

Encourages the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to continue their support for initiatives worldwide that support religious freedom.

What just happenedJun 3, 2014

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3384)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL](R-FL)Sponsor
30 cosponsors9 D21 R
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  • Agreed to SenateJun 3, 2014
  • Introduced in SenateMay 21, 2014
  1. Jun 3, 2014Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3384)

  2. Jun 3, 2014Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3384)

  3. Jun 3, 2014Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3384)

  4. Jun 3, 2014Discharge

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  5. Jun 3, 2014Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  6. May 21, 2014IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3241-3242)

  7. May 21, 2014IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedJun 3, 201435

Condemns the charge of apostasy and death sentence of Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag and calls for the release of her and her children.

Encourages U.S. efforts to support religious freedom in Sudan, including by requiring before normalizing relations or lifting sanctions that Sudan abide by international standards of religious freedom.

Urges the government of Sudan to ensure that the drafting process for the new constitution includes civil society leaders and representatives of all major political parties in order to ensure freedom of religion, respect for human rights, and recognition of Sudan as a multireligious, multiethnic, and multicultural nation.

Recognizes that every individual should have the opportunity to practice his or her religion without fear of discrimination.

Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to end religious discrimination and to pursue policies that guarantee the basic human rights of all individuals.

Encourages the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to continue their support for initiatives worldwide that support religious freedom.

Introduced in SenateMay 21, 2014

Condemns the charge of apostasy and death sentence of Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag and calls for the release of her and her son.

Encourages U.S. efforts to support religious freedom in Sudan, including by requiring before normalizing relations or lifting sanctions that Sudan abide by international standards of religious freedom.

Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to end religious discrimination and to pursue policies that guarantee the basic human rights of all individuals.

Encourages the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to continue their support for initiatives worldwide that support religious freedom.

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