A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Government engage the Government of India to seek a swift end to the persecution of, and violence against, religious minorities and human rights defenders in India and a reversal of government policies that discriminate against Muslims and Christians on the basis of their respective faiths.

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Summary of Bill SRES 424

Bill 118 sres 424 is a resolution introduced in the US Senate that calls for the United States Government to engage with the Government of India in order to address the persecution and violence faced by religious minorities and human rights defenders in India. The resolution specifically focuses on the discrimination faced by Muslims and Christians in India based on their faith.

The resolution expresses the Senate's concern over the increasing reports of violence and discrimination against religious minorities in India, and calls for swift action to end these injustices. It also calls for a reversal of government policies that target Muslims and Christians based on their religious beliefs.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of protecting the rights and freedoms of all individuals, regardless of their religious beliefs, and urges the US Government to work with the Government of India to address these issues and promote religious tolerance and equality. Overall, Bill 118 sres 424 highlights the need for the United States to engage with India in order to address the persecution and discrimination faced by religious minorities and human rights defenders in the country.

Congressional Summary of SRES 424

This resolution encourages India to end its persecution of religious minorities and recognizes India's security challenges.

Specifically, the resolution encourages India to amend discriminatory laws and executive orders to treat Muslims the same as other religious groups. It also urges India to return citizenship to those declared non-citizens by its National Register for Citizens, to release individuals unnecessarily detained, and to repeal anti-conversion and anti-blasphemy laws widely misused against Christians.

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Current Status of Bill SRES 424

Bill SRES 424 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 24, 2023. Bill SRES 424 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on October 24, 2023. Bill SRES 424's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5147-5148) as of October 24, 2023

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 424

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Government engage the Government of India to seek a swift end to the persecution of, and violence against, religious minorities and human rights defenders in India and a reversal of government policies that discriminate against Muslims and Christians on the basis of their respective faiths.