H.R. 6355 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
To amend the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to include the desecration of cemeteries among the many forms of violations of the right to religious freedom.
H.R. 6355 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Aug 2, 2012, sponsored by Robert L. Turner with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Aug 2, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Amends the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to include the desecration of cemeteries among the forms of violations of the right to religious freedom in many countries around the world.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Robert L. Turner (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 2, 2012
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (Aug 2, 2012)
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