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117th Congress · House

To oppose violations of religious freedom in Ukraine by Russia and armed groups commanded or otherwise supported by or acting on behalf of Russia.

Subjects: Conflicts and wars · Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad · Europe · Human rights · Military operations and strategy · Religion · Russia · Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

In plain language

  • House bill in the 117th Congress.
  • To oppose violations of religious freedom in Ukraine by Russia and armed groups commanded or otherwise supported.
  • House passed it on Apr 27, 2022 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

Ukraine Religious Freedom Support Act This bill directs the President, when determining whether Russia is a country of particular concern for religious freedom under certain federal laws, to consider incidents occurring in the parts of Ukraine that Russia (or any Russia-affiliated non-state group) occupies, controls, or recognizes as independent. (The United States may take certain actions, such as withdrawing development assistance, against a country of particular concern for religious freedom.)

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