H.R. 4028 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
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. 4028 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Feb 10, 2014, sponsored by Grace Meng with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 10, 2014
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 113-154
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
Grace Meng (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 10, 2014
- Passed the HouseMay 28, 2014
- Passed the SenateJul 29, 2014
- Sent to the PresidentJul 31, 2014
- Became lawAug 8, 2014
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-154. (Aug 8, 2014)
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Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
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