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Stop Funding Religiously Oppressive Regimes Act of 2025

3/13/2025, 1:23 AM

Summary of Bill S 676

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.

Current Status of Bill S 676

Bill S 676 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 20, 2025. Bill S 676 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 20, 2025.  Bill S 676's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of February 20, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 676

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 676

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 676

A bill to prohibit assistance to foreign governments that violate human rights with respect to religious freedom.
A bill to prohibit assistance to foreign governments that violate human rights with respect to religious freedom.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 676