S. 994 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act of 2018
S. 994 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on May 1, 2017, sponsored by Orrin G. Hatch with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 1, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 115-249
What it does
Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the federal criminal code to modify an existing prohibition on intentionally obstructing, by force or threat of force, a person in the free exercise of religious beliefs. The bill specifies that, with respect to the prohibition, a threat of force includes a threat of force against religious real property.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Orrin G. Hatch (R-UT). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 1, 2017
- Passed the SenateSep 4, 2018
- Passed the HouseSep 7, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentSep 18, 2018
- Became lawSep 28, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-249. (Sep 28, 2018)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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