US SR69 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Republican 10-1)
Status: Introduced on February 5 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-02-05 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S840)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 5 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-02-05 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S840)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
A resolution calling for the protection of religious minority rights and freedoms worldwide. Declares that the Senate remains committed to protecting the human right and the fundamental freedom of religion, especially those of religious minorities. Recognizes that government policies prohibiting the freedom of thought and religion are designed to harass and intimidate religious groups. Urges the U.S. government lead the international effort in calling for the repeal of all existing apostasy and blasphemy laws.
Title
A resolution calling for the protection of religious minority rights and freedoms worldwide.
Sponsors
Sen. James Inhofe [R-OK] | Sen. John Thune [R-SD] | Sen. Roger Wicker [R-MS] | Sen. John Boozman [R-AR] |
Sen. Rob Portman [R-OH] | Sen. Angus King [I-ME] | Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL] | Sen. James Lankford [R-OK] |
Sen. Jeff Sessions [R-AL] | Sen. Tim Scott [R-SC] | Sen. Roy Blunt [R-MO] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2015-02-05 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S840) |
Same As/Similar To
HR105 (Same As) 2015-03-20 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Subjects
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-resolution/69/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/sres69/BILLS-114sres69is.pdf |