H.R. 2431 · 105th Congress · 1997–1998
To establish an Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring, to provide for the imposition of sanctions against countries engaged in a pattern of religious persecution, and for other purposes.
H.R. 2431 in the 105th Congress (1997–1998) became law — introduced on Sep 8, 1997, sponsored by Frank R. Wolf. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.
During the 105th Congress (1997–1998), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 8, 1997
- Policy area
- International affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 105-292
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 8, 1997
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawOct 27, 1998
Every roll call vote on this bill
- H.R.2431 by wolf (r-VA) -- freedom from religious persecution act of 1997 (house agreed to the hastings of…House · May 14, 1998
- Freedom from Religious Persecution ActHouse · May 14, 1998
- An act to express United States foreign policy with respect to, and to strengthen United States advocacy on…Senate · Oct 9, 1998
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