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.
Latest action · Aug 8, 2014 Became Public Law No: 113-154.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedFeb 10, 2014
- Passed HouseMay 28, 2014
- Passed SenateJul 29, 2014
- To the PresidentJul 31, 2014
- Became lawAug 8, 2014
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on May 28, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
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.
Cosponsors 3
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Apr 29, 2014 to May 28, 2014.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-GA | Doug Collins | Apr 29, 2014 | |
| D-CA | Alan S. Lowenthal | May 6, 2014 | |
| D-NY | Hakeem S. Jeffries | May 28, 2014 |
Actions 20
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Aug 8, 2014Became Public Law No: 113-154.
- Aug 8, 2014Signed by President.
- Jul 31, 2014Presented to President.
- Jul 30, 2014Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Jul 29, 2014Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5070)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 2466 | A bill 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. | Related bill | Jun 11, 2014 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
Text 5
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- —Enrolled Bill
- Jul 21, 2014Reported to Senate
- Jun 2, 2014Referred in Senate
- May 28, 2014Engrossed in House
- Feb 10, 2014Introduced in House
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