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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, the need to appoint a Special Envoy for Nigeria and the Lake Chad region, and for other purposes.
12/14/2023, 8:15 AM
Summary of Bill HRES 82
Bill 118 hres 82, 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, the need to appoint a Special Envoy for Nigeria and the Lake Chad region, and for other purposes," is a piece of legislation that calls for Nigeria to be designated as a Country of Particular Concern due to its involvement in and acceptance of systematic, continuous, and severe violations of religious freedom.
The bill also proposes the appointment of a Special Envoy for Nigeria and the Lake Chad region to address the issues of religious freedom violations in the area. The Special Envoy would be responsible for advocating for religious freedom and human rights in Nigeria and the surrounding region.
In addition to these main points, the bill also includes other purposes related to addressing the religious freedom violations in Nigeria and the Lake Chad region. Overall, Bill 118 hres 82 aims to bring attention to the religious freedom violations in Nigeria and the Lake Chad region and to take steps to address these issues through the designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern and the appointment of a Special Envoy.
The bill also proposes the appointment of a Special Envoy for Nigeria and the Lake Chad region to address the issues of religious freedom violations in the area. The Special Envoy would be responsible for advocating for religious freedom and human rights in Nigeria and the surrounding region.
In addition to these main points, the bill also includes other purposes related to addressing the religious freedom violations in Nigeria and the Lake Chad region. Overall, Bill 118 hres 82 aims to bring attention to the religious freedom violations in Nigeria and the Lake Chad region and to take steps to address these issues through the designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern and the appointment of a Special Envoy.
Congressional Summary of HRES 82
This resolution calls for the Department of State to designate Nigeria as a country of particular concern for egregious violations of religious freedom. It also states that the President should appoint a Special Envoy for Nigeria and the Lake Chad Region with the rank of Ambassador to monitor and combat atrocities there.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 82
Bill HRES 82 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2023. Bill HRES 82 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 31, 2023. Bill HRES 82's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of January 31, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 82
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
38Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
36Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 82
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 82
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, the need to appoint a Special Envoy for Nigeria and the Lake Chad region, 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, the need to appoint a Special Envoy for Nigeria and the Lake Chad region, and for other purposes.
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