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Introduced
12/17/2019
12/17/2019
In Committee
12/17/2019
12/17/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to oppose violations of religious freedom in Ukraine by Russia and armed groups commanded by Russia. 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.)
AI Summary
This bill opposes violations of religious freedom in Ukraine by Russia and Russia-affiliated armed groups. It directs the President to consider incidents occurring in Ukrainian territories controlled by Russia or Russia-backed non-state groups when determining whether Russia should be designated as a "country of particular concern" for religious freedom under federal law. This designation would allow the U.S. to take certain actions, such as withdrawing development assistance, against Russia for its religious freedom violations in Ukraine.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Roger Wicker (R)*,
Mike Braun (R),
Joni Ernst (R),
Cory Gardner (R),
Maggie Hassan (D),
James Lankford (R),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Thom Tillis (R),
Pat Toomey (R),
Todd Young (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 12/17/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3064/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3064/BILLS-116s3064is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3064/BILLS-116s3064is.pdf.pdf |
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