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, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HRES 220

Bill 119 HRES 220, 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," is a piece of legislation that calls for Nigeria to be designated as a Country of Particular Concern due to its reported violations of religious freedom.

The bill highlights the systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom in Nigeria, and emphasizes the need for the country to be held accountable for these actions. It also mentions that Nigeria has failed to protect the rights of its citizens to practice their religion freely and without fear of persecution.

The legislation aims to bring attention to the issue of religious freedom violations in Nigeria and urges the US government to take action to address these concerns. It emphasizes the importance of promoting and protecting religious freedom around the world, and calls on Nigeria to uphold its international obligations to respect the rights of all its citizens. Overall, Bill 119 HRES 220 is a non-partisan call to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern for its reported violations of religious freedom, and to urge the US government to take action to address these concerns.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 220

Bill HRES 220 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 11, 2025. Bill HRES 220 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 11, 2025. Bill HRES 220's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of March 11, 2025

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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, and for other purposes.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, and for other purposes.

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