Senate Simple Resolution 647
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A resolution calling for the global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Sep 25, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
647
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Calls for: (1) for the global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws; and (2) the United States to make the repeal of these laws a priority in the bilateral relationships of the United States with countries that have such laws.
September 25, 2018
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09/25/2018
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6307)
09/25/2018
Introduced in Senate
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