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RepublicanBill · H.Res. 738· House(119-HRES-738)

Expressing concern regarding severe restrictions on religious freedom abroad.

Rep. Hill
Age: 70 years
Arkansas
Introduced
9/18/2025
Last activity
9/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by
J. Hill
Cosponsors
Republican - 1Democrat - 2
International Affairs
  1. Introduced
  2. 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

H. Res. 738 expresses concern about severe restrictions on religious freedom in various countries. It lists specific violations committed by governments in nations such as Algeria, Egypt, and Turkey. The resolution emphasizes that the United States should remain a global leader in promoting religious freedom. It urges the Secretary of State to work closely with allies and partners on this issue. Finally, it affirms the importance of the Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom and the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism.

Yes

  • Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?+8

    The bill explicitly affirms and promotes the global advancement of religious freedom.

  • Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+7

    Calls for robust diplomatic engagement with foreign countries to address religious freedom violations.

  • Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5

    Urges the Secretary of State to engage with allies and partners to support strategic stability.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.