S. 653 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Near East and South Central Asia Religious Freedom Act of 2014
S. 653 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Mar 22, 2013, sponsored by Roy Blunt with 22 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 22, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 22
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 113-161
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Roy Blunt (R-MO). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 17 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 22, 2013
- Passed the SenateJul 10, 2014
- Passed the HouseJul 25, 2014
- Sent to the PresidentJul 29, 2014
- Became lawAug 8, 2014
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-161. (Aug 8, 2014)
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