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A resolution calling for the global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws.

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

Congressional Summary of SRES 458

This resolution calls on the President and the Department of State to (1) encourage the repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws in bilateral discussions between the United States and countries that have such laws; (2) designate countries that enforce such laws as countries of particular concern for religious freedom; and (3) oppose efforts by the United Nations to implement an international anti-blasphemy norm. The resolution also calls on the governments of countries that enforce such laws to amend or repeal them and to release anyone imprisoned pursuant to them.

Current Status of Bill SRES 458

Bill SRES 458 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 19, 2019. Bill SRES 458 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on December 19, 2019.  Bill SRES 458's most recent activity was Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7851-7852) as of December 19, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 458

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
7
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 458

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Detention of persons
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Human rights
- International organizations and cooperation
- Racial and ethnic relations
- Religion
- United Nations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 458

A resolution calling for the global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws.
A resolution calling for the global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws.

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