H.R. 1150 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act
H.R. 1150 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Feb 27, 2015, sponsored by Christopher H. Smith with 116 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 27, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 116
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 114-281
What it does
Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act (Sec. 2) This bill expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) a foreign country's practice of routinely denying visa applications for religious workers can be indicative of a poor state of religious freedom in that country, and (2) the U.S. government should seek to reverse any such policy by reviewing the bilateral relationship between such country and the United States.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 19 Democrats, 97 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 27, 2015
- Passed the HouseMay 16, 2016
- Passed the SenateDec 10, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentDec 15, 2016
- Became lawDec 16, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-281. (Dec 16, 2016)
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- H.R. 1191: Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015
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- S. 2152: Electrify Africa Act of 2015
- H.R. 757: North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016
- H.R. 907: United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015
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- H.R. 1493: Protect and Preserve International Cultural Property Act
- S. 2845: Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Extension Act of 2016
Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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