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Commending President Trump for Redesignating Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern due to Nigeria's engagement in and tolerating systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHRES-860| House 
| Updated: 11/4/2025
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (28)
Adrian Smith (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Robert F. Onder (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Jefferson Shreve (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Randy Fine (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution commends former President Donald J. Trump for his decision to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998. This commendation is based on Nigeria's engagement in and toleration of systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom, including widespread atrocities carried out by Islamic terror organizations against Nigerian Christians and moderate Muslim populations. The resolution highlights that Nigeria accounts for a significant percentage of Christians martyred worldwide and notes the destruction of numerous churches and mosques, alongside the displacement of millions. The resolution expresses concern that the Department of State previously omitted Nigeria from its CPC list despite recommendations from the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. It calls upon the State Department to provide immediate humanitarian assistance directly to faith-based groups supporting internally displaced persons in Nigeria. Furthermore, it mandates that U.S. foreign assistance, including global health programs, be conditioned on the Nigerian government taking immediate and effective steps to prevent religious persecution, prosecute perpetrators of violence, care for displaced persons, and uphold constitutional protections for religious freedom. Finally, the resolution urges the United States, through the Department of State and Department of Treasury, to impose targeted sanctions , such as visa bans and asset freezes, on individuals and entities responsible for severe religious freedom violations in Nigeria, specifically naming certain groups like Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and Fulani-Ethnic Militias.
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Nov 4, 2025
Submitted in House
Nov 4, 2025
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.
  • November 4, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • November 4, 2025
    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.

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Commending President Trump for Redesignating Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern due to Nigeria's engagement in and tolerating systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHRES-860| House 
| Updated: 11/4/2025
This resolution commends former President Donald J. Trump for his decision to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998. This commendation is based on Nigeria's engagement in and toleration of systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom, including widespread atrocities carried out by Islamic terror organizations against Nigerian Christians and moderate Muslim populations. The resolution highlights that Nigeria accounts for a significant percentage of Christians martyred worldwide and notes the destruction of numerous churches and mosques, alongside the displacement of millions. The resolution expresses concern that the Department of State previously omitted Nigeria from its CPC list despite recommendations from the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. It calls upon the State Department to provide immediate humanitarian assistance directly to faith-based groups supporting internally displaced persons in Nigeria. Furthermore, it mandates that U.S. foreign assistance, including global health programs, be conditioned on the Nigerian government taking immediate and effective steps to prevent religious persecution, prosecute perpetrators of violence, care for displaced persons, and uphold constitutional protections for religious freedom. Finally, the resolution urges the United States, through the Department of State and Department of Treasury, to impose targeted sanctions , such as visa bans and asset freezes, on individuals and entities responsible for severe religious freedom violations in Nigeria, specifically naming certain groups like Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and Fulani-Ethnic Militias.
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Nov 4, 2025
Submitted in House
Nov 4, 2025
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.
  • November 4, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • November 4, 2025
    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.
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (28)
Adrian Smith (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Robert F. Onder (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Jefferson Shreve (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Randy Fine (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Judiciary Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted