H.Res. 349 · 115th Congress
Calling for the global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws.
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RaskinSponsor27 cosponsors · 16 D, 11 R
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Eshoo
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Lowenthal
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Khanna
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Huffman3 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
Calls on the President and the Department of State to: (1) make the repeal of blasphemy, heresy, or apostasy laws a priority in the bilateral relationships of the United States with all countries that have such laws; and (2) designate countries that enforce such laws as "countries of particular concern for religious freedom" under the International…
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · May 22, 2017
Calls on the President and the Department of State to: (1) make the repeal of blasphemy, heresy, or apostasy laws a priority in the bilateral relationships of the United States with all countries that have such laws; and (2) designate countries that enforce such laws as "countries of particular concern for religious freedom" under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998.
Urges the governments of countries that: (1) enforce such laws to amend or repeal such laws; and (2) have prosecuted, imprisoned, and persecuted people on charges of blasphemy, heresy, or apostasy to release such people unconditionally and ensure their safety.
Encourages the President and the State Department to oppose: (1) any efforts by international or multilateral fora to create an international anti-blasphemy norm, and (2) any attempts to expand the international norm on incitement to include blasphemy or defamation of religions.
Supports United Nations efforts to combat intolerance, discrimination, or violence against persons based on religion or belief without restricting expression.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Calling for the global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws.
Latest action (Jun 27, 2017): Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: May 22, 2017
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No recorded floor vote found.