H.Res. 139: Condemning violence against religious minorities in the Middle East and any actions that limit the free expression and practice of faith by these minorities.

114th Congress · introduced 2015-03-03 · International Affairs · Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.

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Where it came from: introduced 2015-03-03 · official record
Who proposed it: Rep. Black, Diane [R-TN-6] · what a sponsor is
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Official title

Condemning violence against religious minorities in the Middle East and any actions that limit the free expression and practice of faith by these minorities.

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Condemns violence against religious minorities in the Middle East and actions that limit their practice of faith. Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to promoting religious freedom around the world and protecting religious minorities facing persecution. Calls on the governments of the Middle East to uphold the internationally recognized human right to freedom from religious persecution and to end violence and discrimination against religious minorities. Urges the Obama Administration to appoint a Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia.

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Condemning violence against religious minorities in the Middle East and any actions that limit the free expression and practice of faith by these minorities.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)

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Sponsor: Rep. Black, Diane [R-TN-6] · 42 cosponsors

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Robert E. Latta (R-OH), Ann Wagner (R-MO), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Robert J. Wittman (R-VA), Marlin A. Stutzman (R-IN), Austin Scott (R-GA), Brian Babin (R-TX), Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Cynthia M. Lummis (R-WY), Andy Harris (R-MD), Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Brad Sherman (D-CA)

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Resolution: A formal statement or decision by a legislative body. Simple resolutions often only express an opinion or set rules for one chamber; they do not become law.
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Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-114hres139.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/114/hres>

Record fed-us-cong114-hres139 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong114 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong114