Calling for the global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws.
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Calls on the President and the Department of State to: (1) make the repeal of blasphemy, heresy, or apostasy laws a priority in the bilateral relationships of the United States with all countries that have such laws; and (2) designate countries that enforce such laws as "countries of particular concern for religious freedom" under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998. Urges the governments of countries that: (1) enforce such laws to amend or repeal such laws; and (2) have prosecuted, imprisoned, and persecuted people on charges of blasphemy, heresy, or apostasy to release such people unconditionally and ensure their safety. Encourages the President and the State Department to oppose: (1) any efforts by international or multilateral fora to create an international anti-blasphemy norm, and (2) any attempts to expand the international norm on incitement to include blasphemy or defamation of religions. Supports United Nations efforts to combat intolerance, discrimination, or violence against persons based on religion or belief without restricting expression.
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Filing registrants (1)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Religion
Lobbying in favor of H. Res. 349 and S. res 647, which seeks to end blasphemy laws around the world. Currently lobbying to introduce a companion resolution in the Senate, and asking Representatives to co-sponsor the House resolution.
Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Religion
Lobbying in favor of H. Res. 349 and S. res 647, which seeks to end blasphemy laws around the world. Currently lobbying to introduce a companion resolution in the Senate, and asking Representatives to co-sponsor the House resolution.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Religion
Lobbying in favor of H. Res. 349, which seeks to end blasphemy laws around the world. Currently lobbying to introduce a companion resolution in the Senate, and asking Representatives to co-sponsor the House resolution.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Religion
Lobbying in favor of H. Res. 349, which seeks to end blasphemy laws around the world. Currently lobbying to introduce a companion resolution in the Senate, and asking Representatives to co-sponsor the House resolution.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · fourth_quarter · Religion
Lobbying in favor of H. Res. 349, which seeks to end blasphemy laws around the world.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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| Carol Shea-Porter | Democratic | NH |
| Christopher H. Smith | Republican | NJ |
| David N. Cicilline | Democratic | RI |
| Don Bacon | Republican | NE |
| Dwight Evans | Democratic | PA |
| Earl Blumenauer | Democratic | OR |
| Francis Rooney | Republican | FL |
| James P. McGovern | Democratic | MA |
| Janice D. Schakowsky | Democratic | IL |
| Jared Huffman | Democratic | CA |
| John Abney Culberson | Republican | TX |
| Keith Ellison | Democratic | MN |
| Luis V. Gutiérrez | Democratic | IL |
| Mark Meadows | Republican | NC |
| Mike Coffman | Republican | CO |
| Randy Hultgren | Republican | IL |
| Ro Khanna | Democratic | CA |
| Sheila Jackson Lee | Democratic | TX |
| Steve Cohen | Democratic | TN |
| Ted Lieu | Democratic | CA |
| Ted Poe | Republican | TX |
| Trent Franks | Republican | AZ |
| Zoe Lofgren | Democratic | CA |