Bill · H.Res. 594· House(119-HRES-594)
Condemning the persecution of Christians in Muslim-majority countries.
- Introduced
- 7/17/2025
- Last activity
- 7/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Riley Moore
- Cosponsors
- - 21 - 0
- 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 aims to condemn the persecution of Christians occurring within Muslim-majority countries. It highlights various instances of violence, displacement, and religious restriction across multiple nations including Nigeria, Egypt, and Iran. The resolution describes systemic issues such as attacks on worship spaces, kidnappings, and the arrest of clergy. Finally, it calls upon the President to prioritize the protection of these persecuted groups in U.S. foreign policy. It also suggests using diplomatic, trade, and national security tools to advance this cause.
Yes
Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?+5
The resolution advocates for the protection of persecuted Christians and their right to worship.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+3
The resolution encourages using diplomatic tools to address religious persecution.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+3
The resolution suggests using trade discussions to advance the protection of persecuted Christians.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Prioritization of Protection: The resolution encourages the President to prioritize the protection of persecuted Christians in U'S foreign policy and diplomatic engagements, which could lead to increased international attention on these groups. (Section 2)
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Use of Diplomatic and Trade Tools: By encouraging the use of all available diplomatic tools, including trade and national security discussions, the resolution seeks to create leverage to advance the protection of persecuted Christians worldwide. (Section 3)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+3Improves International Trade+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Religious Freedom+5
- 2/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/3/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 9/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/1/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/17/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
Gus BilirakisRepublican · Florida
Mike BostRepublican · Illinois
Andy BiggsRepublican · Arizona
Ben ClineRepublican · Virginia
Warren DavidsonRepublican · Ohio
Glenn GrothmanRepublican · Wisconsin
Michael GuestRepublican · Mississippi
Brandon GillRepublican · Texas
Andy HarrisRepublican · Maryland
Clay HigginsRepublican · Louisiana
Pat HarriganRepublican · North Carolina
Barry LoudermilkRepublican · Georgia
Anna Paulina LunaRepublican · Florida
Addison McDowellRepublican · North Carolina
Gary PalmerRepublican · Alabama
John RutherfordRepublican · Florida
John RoseRepublican · Tennessee
Michael RulliRepublican · Ohio
W. SteubeRepublican · Florida
Derek SchmidtRepublican · Kansas
Jefferson ShreveRepublican · Indiana