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Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026

2/19/2026, 6:45 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7457

The bill, designated as H.R. 7457 in the 119th Congress and introduced on February 10, 2026, aims to mandate a thorough report on U.S. endeavors concerning the addressing of religious persecution and mass atrocities in Nigeria.

Current Status of Bill HR 7457

Bill HR 7457 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 10, 2026. Bill HR 7457 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 10, 2026.  Bill HR 7457's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of February 10, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7457

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
5
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
5
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7457

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7457

To require a comprehensive report on United States efforts to address religious persecution and mass atrocities in Nigeria.
To require a comprehensive report on United States efforts to address religious persecution and mass atrocities in Nigeria.

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