Bill 119 s 676, also known as the "Prohibition of Assistance to Foreign Governments Violating Religious Freedom Act," aims to prevent the United States from providing any form of assistance to foreign governments that are found to be violating human rights, specifically in relation to religious freedom. The bill outlines that the Secretary of State must identify any foreign government that has engaged in or tolerated severe violations of religious freedom within the past year. Once identified, the United States is prohibited from providing any form of assistance, including military, economic, or humanitarian aid, to these governments. The bill also requires the Secretary of State to submit an annual report to Congress detailing the countries that have been identified as violators of religious freedom, as well as the specific violations that have occurred. This report will help to hold foreign governments accountable for their actions and ensure that the United States is not inadvertently supporting regimes that suppress religious freedom. Overall, Bill 119 s 676 seeks to promote and protect religious freedom around the world by withholding assistance from governments that violate this fundamental human right. It emphasizes the importance of upholding religious freedom as a universal value and aims to ensure that US foreign policy aligns with these principles.
Bill 119 s 676, also known as the "Prohibition of Assistance to Foreign Governments Violating Religious Freedom Act," aims to prevent the United States from providing any form of assistance to foreign governments that are fou...