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Bill117th CongressFiled Jan 28, 2021International Affairs
H.R. 496

To oppose violations of religious freedom in Ukraine by Russia and armed groups commanded or otherwise supported by or acting on behalf of Russia.

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What it doesSummary passed house (Apr 27, 2022)

Ukraine Religious Freedom Support Act

This bill directs the President, when determining whether Russia is a country of particular concern for religious freedom under certain federal laws, to consider incidents occurring in the parts of Ukraine that Russia (or any Russia-affiliated non-state group) occupies, controls, or recognizes as independent. (The United States may take certain actions, such as withdrawing development assistance, against a country of particular concern for religious freedom.)

What just happenedMay 11, 2022

Star Print ordered on the bill.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2](R-SC)Sponsor
24 cosponsors14 D10 R
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  1. May 11, 2022Floor

    Star Print ordered on the bill.

  2. Apr 28, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  3. Apr 27, 2022FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  4. Apr 27, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  5. Apr 27, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 4 (Roll no. 129). (text: CR H4529)

  6. Apr 27, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 4 (Roll no. 129).

  7. Apr 27, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4554)

  8. Apr 27, 2022FloorH37220

    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.

  9. Apr 27, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 496.

  10. Apr 27, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4529-4530)

  11. Apr 27, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Phillips moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  12. Apr 21, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  13. Apr 21, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  14. Mar 5, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

    Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
  15. Jan 28, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Budget Committee
  16. Jan 28, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Judiciary Committee
  17. Jan 28, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  18. Jan 28, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Jan 28, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseApr 27, 202253

Ukraine Religious Freedom Support Act

This bill directs the President, when determining whether Russia is a country of particular concern for religious freedom under certain federal laws, to consider incidents occurring in the parts of Ukraine that Russia (or any Russia-affiliated non-state group) occupies, controls, or recognizes as independent. (The United States may take certain actions, such as withdrawing development assistance, against a country of particular concern for religious freedom.)

Introduced in HouseJan 28, 2021

Ukraine Religious Freedom Support Act

This bill directs the President, when determining whether Russia is a country of particular concern for religious freedom under certain federal laws, to consider incidents occurring in the parts of Ukraine controlled by Russia or Russia-affiliated non-state groups. (The United States may take certain actions, such as withdrawing development assistance, against a country of particular concern for religious freedom.)

To oppose violations of religious freedom in Ukraine by Russia and armed groups commanded … — Informed