Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need to designate Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern for engaging in and tolerating systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom, the need to appoint a Special Envoy for Nigeria and the Lake Chad region, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires that— the Secretary of State should immediately designate Nigeria a country of particular concern for engaging in and tolerating systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom, as mandated. It relies on reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Foreign Affairs and Foreign Policy.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Foreign affairs agencies and foreign-policy stakeholders affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires that— the Secretary of State should immediately designate Nigeria a country of particular concern for engaging in and tolerating systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom, as mandated...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires that— the Secretary of State should immediately designate Nigeria a country of particular concern for engaging in and tolerating systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom, as mandated.
Key Policy Areas
Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy
Primary Purpose
The bill requires that— the Secretary of State should immediately designate Nigeria a country of particular concern for engaging in and tolerating systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom, as mandated.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Foreign affairs agencies and foreign-policy stakeholders affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Smith of New Jersey (for himself, Mr. Cuellar, and …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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