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Condemning the persecution of Christians around the world.

USA115th CongressHRES-407| House 
| Updated: 12/12/2017
Glenn Grothman

Glenn Grothman

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (35)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Kay Granger (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Lynn Jenkins (Republican)John J. Faso (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Thomas A. Garrett (Republican)Jim Jordan (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Ron DeSantis (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Steve King (Republican)Ted Poe (Republican)Tom Rice (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Dennis A. Ross (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Tom Graves (Republican)Scott R. Tipton (Republican)Trent Franks (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Barbara Comstock (Republican)Francis Rooney (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Africa Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Condemns all violations of religious freedom and affirms that religious freedom is a fundamental right of every individual that should never be arbitrarily abridged by any government. Condemns the persecution of Christians around the world. Calls on discriminatory countries to cease their persecution of Christians and religious minorities and combat religious persecution carried out by extremist non-state actors. Urges the President and the heads of the governments of all countries to uphold the right to religious freedom and condemn the persecution of Christians and other religious minorities.

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Timeline
Jun 26, 2017
Introduced in House
Jun 26, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jul 6, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Nov 15, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 15, 2017
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Dec 12, 2017
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Dec 12, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9821-9824)
Dec 12, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 407.
Dec 12, 2017
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9821)
Dec 12, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9821)
Dec 12, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • June 26, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • June 26, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • July 6, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.


  • November 15, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 15, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • December 12, 2017
    Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.


  • December 12, 2017
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9821-9824)


  • December 12, 2017
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 407.


  • December 12, 2017
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9821)


  • December 12, 2017
    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9821)


  • December 12, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

International Affairs

Human rightsRacial and ethnic relationsReligion

Condemning the persecution of Christians around the world.

USA115th CongressHRES-407| House 
| Updated: 12/12/2017
Condemns all violations of religious freedom and affirms that religious freedom is a fundamental right of every individual that should never be arbitrarily abridged by any government. Condemns the persecution of Christians around the world. Calls on discriminatory countries to cease their persecution of Christians and religious minorities and combat religious persecution carried out by extremist non-state actors. Urges the President and the heads of the governments of all countries to uphold the right to religious freedom and condemn the persecution of Christians and other religious minorities.

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Timeline
Jun 26, 2017
Introduced in House
Jun 26, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jul 6, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Nov 15, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 15, 2017
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Dec 12, 2017
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Dec 12, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9821-9824)
Dec 12, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 407.
Dec 12, 2017
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9821)
Dec 12, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9821)
Dec 12, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • June 26, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • June 26, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • July 6, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.


  • November 15, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 15, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • December 12, 2017
    Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.


  • December 12, 2017
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9821-9824)


  • December 12, 2017
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 407.


  • December 12, 2017
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9821)


  • December 12, 2017
    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9821)


  • December 12, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Glenn Grothman

Glenn Grothman

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (35)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Kay Granger (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Lynn Jenkins (Republican)John J. Faso (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Thomas A. Garrett (Republican)Jim Jordan (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Ron DeSantis (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Steve King (Republican)Ted Poe (Republican)Tom Rice (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Dennis A. Ross (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Tom Graves (Republican)Scott R. Tipton (Republican)Trent Franks (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Barbara Comstock (Republican)Francis Rooney (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Africa Subcommittee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Human rightsRacial and ethnic relationsReligion