Bill · H.Res. 220· House(119-HRES-220)

Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need to designate Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern for engaging in and tolerating systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom, and for other purposes.

Age: 73 years

New Jersey

Introduced: 3/11/2025
Last activity: 3/11/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by: Christopher Smith
Cosponsors: - 23 - 0

International Affairs

Introduced
In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern. The text argues that Nigeria is engaging in or tolerating systematic and egregious violations of religious freedom. It highlights issues such as mass violence targeting religious groups, the destruction of places of worship, and the displacement of millions of people. The resolution calls for the Secretary of State to make this specific designation under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998. Additionally, it suggests that the United States should increase diplomatic engagement and impose targeted sanctions against those responsible for violations.

Yes

Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?+8
The resolution advocates for designating Nigeria a CPC to specifically protect religious minorities and uphold religious freedom.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+5
The resolution calls for increased U.S. diplomatic engagement to address religious freedom and stability in Nigeria.