United States 113th Congress Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

HR 4028 — To amend the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to include the desecration of cemeteries among the many forms of violations of the right to religious freedom.

Last action — Became Public Law No: 113-154.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 10, 2014. Enacted.

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on May 28, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to include the desecration of cemeteries among the forms of violations of the right to religious freedom in many countries around the world.

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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 113-154.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

  4. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5070)

  6. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 475.

  7. Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment. With written report No. 113-214.

  8. Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  9. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  10. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4850)

  11. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4028.

  12. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4850-4851)

  13. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  14. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  15. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  16. Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.

  17. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Cemeteries and funerals Crimes against property Human rights Religion International affairs
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4028 do?
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on May 28, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to include the desecration of cemeteries among the forms of violations of the right to religious freedom in many countries around the world.
Who sponsors HR 4028?
HR 4028 is sponsored by Grace Meng (D).
What is the current status of HR 4028?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 10, 2014. Enacted.
Where can I track HR 4028?
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