Near East and South Central Asia Religious Freedom Act of 2014
Latest action · Aug 8, 2014 Became Public Law No: 113-161.
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.
- IntroducedMar 22, 2013
- Passed SenateJul 10, 2014
- Passed HouseJul 25, 2014
- To the PresidentJul 29, 2014
- Became lawAug 8, 2014
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on July 10, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Near East and South Central Asia Religious Freedom Act of 2014 - (Sec. 2) Authorizes the President to appoint a Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia within the Department of State. Requires the Special Envoy to have the rank of ambassador.
(Sec. 3) Requires the Special Envoy to: (1) promote the right of religious freedom of religious minorities in the countries of the Near East and South Central Asia, denounce the violation of such right, and recommend appropriate U.S government responses to such violations; (2) monitor and combat acts of religious intolerance and incitement targeted against such religious minorities; (3) ensure that the needs of such religious minority communities are addressed, including economic and security needs directly tied to religious-based discrimination and persecution; (4) work with foreign governments of such countries to address inherently discriminatory laws; and (5) coordinate and assist in the preparation of specified reports required by the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998.
(Sec. 4) Authorizes the Special Envoy, subject to direction by the President and the Secretary of State, to represent the United States in matters and cases relevant to religious freedom in: (1) contacts with foreign governments, intergovernmental organizations, and specialized agencies of the United Nations (U.N.), the Organization of Security and Cooperation in Europe, and other international organizations; and (2) multilateral conferences and meetings relevant to religious freedom.
(Sec. 5) Provides for the Special Envoy to consult, as appropriate, with domestic and international nongovernmental organizations and multilateral organizations and institutions.
(Sec. 6) Terminates this Act on October 1, 2019.
(Sec. 7) Authorizes the Secretary of State to provide specified amounts to the Special Envoy from amounts appropriated for FY2015-FY2019.
Cosponsors 22
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Mar 22, 2013 to Jan 7, 2014, with 2 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MI | Carl Levin | Original | Mar 22, 2013 |
| D-CT | Richard Blumenthal | Original | Mar 22, 2013 |
| D-MI | Debbie Stabenow | May 6, 2013 | |
| R-AR | John Boozman | May 6, 2013 | |
| R-NE | Mike Johanns | May 14, 2013 | |
| R-IN | Daniel Coats | May 15, 2013 | |
| R-FL | Marco Rubio | May 22, 2013 | |
| R-SC | Tim Scott | Jun 6, 2013 | |
| R-ID | Mike Crapo | Jul 25, 2013 | |
| R-ME | Susan M. Collins | Aug 1, 2013 | |
| R-KS | Jerry Moran | Sep 9, 2013 | |
| R-MS | Roger F. Wicker | Sep 12, 2013 | |
| R-AL | Jeff Sessions | Sep 27, 2013 | |
| R-TX | John Cornyn | Sep 27, 2013 | |
| R-KS | Pat Roberts | Oct 1, 2013 |
Actions 19
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Aug 8, 2014Became Public Law No: 113-161.
- Aug 8, 2014Signed by President.
- Jul 29, 2014Presented to President.
- Jul 25, 2014Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H6837-6838)
- Jul 25, 2014Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 301 | To provide for the establishment of the Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia. | Related bill | Sep 19, 2013 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
Text 4
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- —Enrolled Bill
- Jul 10, 2014Engrossed in Senate
- Dec 18, 2013Reported to Senate
- Mar 22, 2013Introduced in Senate
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