To oppose violations of religious freedom in Ukraine by Russia and armed groups commanded or otherwise supported by or acting on behalf of Russia.

Bill: 117-hr-496
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
Introduced: 2021-01-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Human rights
Military operations and strategy
Religion
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Ukraine
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-28
text: 

Ukraine Religious Freedom Support Act

 
This bill directs the President, when determining whether Russia is a country of particular concern for religious freedom under certain federal laws, to consider incidents occurring in the parts of Ukraine controlled by Russia or Russia-affiliated non-state groups. (The United States may take certain actions, such as withdrawing development assistance, against a country of particular concern for religious freedom.) 

action_date: 2022-04-27
text: 

Ukraine Religious Freedom Support Act

 
This bill directs the President, when determining whether Russia is a country of particular concern for religious freedom under certain federal laws, to consider incidents occurring in the parts of Ukraine that Russia (or any Russia-affiliated non-state group) occupies, controls, or recognizes as independent. (The United States may take certain actions, such as withdrawing development assistance, against a country of particular concern for religious freedom.) 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-05-11
text: Star Print ordered on the bill.
action_date: 2022-04-28
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2022-04-27
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-04-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-04-27
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 4 (Roll no. 129). (text: CR H4529)
action_date: 2022-04-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 4 (Roll no. 129).
action_date: 2022-04-27
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4554)
action_date: 2022-04-27
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2022-04-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 496.
action_date: 2022-04-27
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4529-4530)
action_date: 2022-04-27
text: Mr. Phillips moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2021-04-21
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2021-04-21
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-03-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2021-01-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and the Budget, 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.
action_date: 2021-01-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and the Budget, 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.
action_date: 2021-01-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and the Budget, 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.
action_date: 2021-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-28
text: Introduced in House