H.R. 440 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
To provide for the establishment of the Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia.
H.R. 440 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 25, 2011, sponsored by Frank R. Wolf with 80 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 25, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 80
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
(Sec. 2) Directs 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. (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 res…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Frank R. Wolf (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 36 Democrats, 44 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 25, 2011
- Passed the HouseJul 29, 2011
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 292. (Jan 23, 2012)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jul 29, 2011 · Passed402–20
Every roll call vote on this bill
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