Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need to designate Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern for engaging in and tolerating systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom, the need to appoint a Special Envoy for Nigeria and the Lake Chad region, and for other purposes.

12/14/2023, 8:15 AM

This resolution calls for the Department of State to designate Nigeria as a country of particular concern for egregious violations of religious freedom. It also states that the President should appoint a Special Envoy for Nigeria and the Lake Chad Region with the rank of Ambassador to monitor and combat atrocities there.

Bill 118 hres 82, titled "Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need to designate Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern for engaging in and tolerating systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom, the need to appoint a Special Envoy for Nigeria and the Lake Chad region, and for other purposes," is a piece of legislation that calls for Nigeria to be designated as a Country of Particular Concern due to its involvement in and acceptance of systematic, continuous, and severe violations of religious freedom.

The bill also proposes the appointment of a Special Envoy for Nigeria and the Lake Chad region to address the issues of religious freedom violations in the area. The Special Envoy would be responsible for advocating for religious freedom and human rights in Nigeria and the surrounding region.

In addition to these main points, the bill also includes other purposes related to addressing the religious freedom violations in Nigeria and the Lake Chad region. Overall, Bill 118 hres 82 aims to bring attention to the religious freedom violations in Nigeria and the Lake Chad region and to take steps to address these issues through the designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern and the appointment of a Special Envoy.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 82

Introduced on
2023-01-31

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/31/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This resolution calls for the Department of State to designate Nigeria as a country of particular concern for egregious violations of religious freedom. It also states that the President should appoint a Special Envoy for Nigeria and the Lake Chad Region with the rank of Ambassador to monitor and combat atrocities there.

Bill 118 hres 82, titled "Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need to designate Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern for engaging in and tolerating systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom, the need to appoint a Special Envoy for Nigeria and the Lake Chad region, and for other purposes," is a piece of legislation that calls for Nigeria to be designated as a Country of Particular Concern due to its involvement in and acceptance of systematic, continuous, and severe violations of religious freedom.

The bill also proposes the appointment of a Special Envoy for Nigeria and the Lake Chad region to address the issues of religious freedom violations in the area. The Special Envoy would be responsible for advocating for religious freedom and human rights in Nigeria and the surrounding region.

In addition to these main points, the bill also includes other purposes related to addressing the religious freedom violations in Nigeria and the Lake Chad region. Overall, Bill 118 hres 82 aims to bring attention to the religious freedom violations in Nigeria and the Lake Chad region and to take steps to address these issues through the designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern and the appointment of a Special Envoy.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing the sense of Congress regarding the need to designate Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern for engaging in and tolerating systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom, the need to appoint a Special Envoy for Nigeria and the Lake Chad region, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Latest Summary5/28/2023

This resolution calls for the Department of State to designate Nigeria as a country of particular concern for egregious violations of religious freedom. It also states that the President should appoint a Special Envoy for Nigeria and the Lake Cha...


Latest Action1/31/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.