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Bill113th CongressFiled Mar 7, 2013International Affairs
S.Res. 69

A resolution calling for the protections of religious minority rights and freedoms in the Arab world.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 7, 2013)

Recognizes, in the spirit of the "Arab Spring" revolution (where ordinary citizens have taken to the streets demanding an end to corruption, political cronyism, and government repression), that religious minority freedoms and rights must be protected.

Urges the U.S. government to lead the international effort to repeal existing blasphemy laws.

What just happenedMar 7, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1271-1272)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK](R-OK)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 R
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  • Introduced in SenateMar 7, 2013
  1. Mar 7, 2013IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1271-1272)

  2. Mar 7, 2013IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

A resolution calling for the protections of religious minority rights and freedoms in the … — Informed