S.Res. 458 · 116th Congress
A resolution calling for the global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws.
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- Senate Introduced Dec 19, 2019
- Senate Passed Dec 19, 2020
This resolution calls on the President and the Department of State to (1) encourage the repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws in bilateral discussions 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…
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate · Dec 19, 2020
This resolution calls on the President and the Department of State to (1) encourage the repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws in bilateral discussions 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.
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About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution calling for the global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws.
Latest action (Dec 19, 2020): Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7851-7852)
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Dec 19, 2019
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- Senate Introduced Dec 19, 2019
- Senate Passed Dec 19, 2020
No recorded floor vote found.