Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that France should modify or abandon its ban on religious articles and symbols in state schools and respect the freedom of all to practice their religious faith without state interference.

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Bill Number

HRES 528

Introduced

Feb 11, 2004

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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

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Church and state Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Education Elementary and secondary education Europe France Government Operations and Politics Higher education Human rights International Affairs Religion Religion in the public schools Religious liberty Signs and symbols

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Summary

Calls upon the Government of France to respect the right of individuals to practice their religion freely and to display insignia of their faith.

Joins the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom in recommending that the U.S. Government urge the Government of France to reassess its initiative banning conspicuous religious articles and symbols in state schools.

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Feb 11, 2004

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Feb 11, 2004

Introduced in House

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