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Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 23, 2019International Affairs
H.Res. 512

Calling for the global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws.

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What it doesSummary passed house (Dec 7, 2020)

This resolution calls on the President and the Department of State to (1) make the repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws a priority in bilateral relationships between the United States and countries that have such laws; (2) designate countries that enforce such laws as countries of particular concern for religious freedom; and (3) oppose efforts by the United Nations to implement an international anti-blasphemy norm. The resolution also calls on the governments of countries that enforce such laws to amend or repeal them and to release anyone imprisoned pursuant to them.

What just happenedDec 7, 2020

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 3, 1 Present (Roll no. 236). (text: CR H6865)

Who’s behind it

Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8](D-MD)Sponsor
43 cosponsors28 D15 R
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  1. Dec 7, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 3, 1 Present (Roll no. 236). (text: CR H6865)

  2. Dec 7, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 3, 1 Present (Roll no. 236).(text: CR H6865)

  3. Dec 7, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6883)

  4. Dec 7, 2020FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  5. Dec 7, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 512.

  6. Dec 7, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6864-6867)

  7. Dec 7, 2020FloorH30300

    Mr. Raskin moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  8. Mar 4, 2020Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  9. Mar 4, 2020Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  10. Jul 23, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  11. Jul 23, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  12. Jul 23, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseDec 7, 202053

This resolution calls on the President and the Department of State to (1) make the repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws a priority in bilateral relationships between the United States and countries that have such laws; (2) designate countries that enforce such laws as countries of particular concern for religious freedom; and (3) oppose efforts by the United Nations to implement an international anti-blasphemy norm. The resolution also calls on the governments of countries that enforce such laws to amend or repeal them and to release anyone imprisoned pursuant to them.

Introduced in HouseJul 23, 2019

This resolution calls on the President and the Department of State to (1) make the repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws a priority in bilateral relationships between the United States and countries that have such laws; (2) designate countries that enforce such laws as countries of particular concern for religious freedom; and (3) oppose efforts by the United Nations to implement an international anti-blasphemy norm. The resolution also calls on the governments of countries that enforce such laws to amend or repeal them and to release anyone imprisoned pursuant to them.

Calling for the global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws. — Informed