H.R. 301 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
To provide for the establishment of the Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia.
H.R. 301 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 15, 2013, sponsored by Frank R. Wolf with 72 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 15, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 72
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
(Sec. 2) Directs the President to appoint a Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia within the Department of State. Requires the Special Envoy to have the rank of ambassador. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Frank R. Wolf (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 24 Democrats, 48 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 15, 2013
- Passed the HouseSep 18, 2013
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sep 19, 2013)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Sep 18, 2013 · Passed402–22
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
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