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H.R. 5816 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014

To extend the authorization for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom.

H.R. 5816 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Dec 9, 2014, sponsored by Edward R. Royce.

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
Dec 9, 2014
Co-sponsors
0
Policy area
International Affairs
Public law
Public Law 113-271

What it does

Amends the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to extend through FY2015 the authorization for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Edward R. Royce (R-CA)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedDec 9, 2014
  • Passed the HouseDec 10, 2014
  • Passed the SenateDec 15, 2014
  • Sent to the PresidentDec 17, 2014
  • Became lawDec 18, 2014

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-271. (Dec 18, 2014)

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