Calling for the global repeal of blasphemy laws

H.RES.290
Introduced: 
June 2, 2015
114
First
July 14, 2016
House subcommittee meetings held

Inter alia, this resolution called on the president to designate Egypt a ‘country of particular concern’ for violations of religious freedom and urged the Egyptian government to repeal or amend its blasphemy laws.

30 cosponsors (19R, 11D).

Last major action: 8/20/15 referred to House Subcomm. on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.

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