Ukraine Religious Freedom Support Act

10/28/2022, 1:45 AM

Ukraine Religious Freedom Support Act

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.)

Congress
116
Number
S - 3064
Introduced on
2019-12-17
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/17/2019
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Ukraine Religious Freedom Support Act

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.)

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to oppose violations of religious freedom in Ukraine by Russia and armed groups commanded by Russia.
Policy Areas
International Affairs
Potential Impact
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad•
Europe•
Human rights•
Religion•
Russia•
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status•
Ukraine•
Visas and passports

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Member:  Cory Gardner

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Latest Summary3/18/2020

Ukraine Religious Freedom Support Act

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...

Latest Action12/17/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.