Search Results for keywords:"religious freedom"

Search Results: keywords:"religious freedom"

S. RES. 569 — Recognizing religious freedom as a fundamental right, expressing support for international religious freedom as a cornerstone of United States foreign policy, and expressing concern over increased threats to and attacks on religious freedom around the world.
February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:534
The resolution, S. RES. 569, acknowledges religious freedom as a fundamental human right and emphasizes its critical role in supporting democracy, governance, and global stability. It expresses serious concern over global threats to religious freedom, such as harassment,...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that people in all countries should be free to believe in any religion they want and should not be hurt for it. It asks the United States to help protect this right and to work with other countries to keep everyone safe in their religious practices.
H. RES. 1003 — Recognizing the accomplishments and the contributions of Vietnamese Americans.
February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:170
H. RES. 1003 is a resolution recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of Vietnamese Americans in the United States. The resolution highlights that after the Vietnam War, about 800,000 Vietnamese refugees resettled in the United States, and there are now approximately 1.7 million...
Simple Explanation
This resolution from Congress is a way of saying "thank you" to Vietnamese Americans for all the amazing things they've done in the country, like being great at business, school, and other important jobs, and making America a more colorful and fun place to live.
S. 3935 — To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule, entitled Safe and Appropriate Foster Care Placement Requirements for Titles IV–E and IV–B.
March 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:257
S. 3935 aims to prevent the Secretary of Health and Human Services from moving forward with a proposed rule called "Safe and Appropriate Foster Care Placement Requirements for Titles IV–E and IV–B." Introduced by Mr. Marshall and co-sponsored by Mrs. Blackburn and Mrs....
Simple Explanation
S. 3935 is a plan to stop a rule about how foster homes are chosen, especially to protect the way foster families practice their religion. It means no one can make this rule or rules that are almost the same happen.
H. RES. 1019 — Condemning the Nicaraguan Government’s unjust imprisonment of individuals affiliated with Mountain Gateway Ministry.
February 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:160
H. RES. 1019 is a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives that condemns the actions of the Nicaraguan Government for arresting eleven individuals linked to Mountain Gateway Ministry. The resolution highlights concerns over baseless charges of money laundering and...
Simple Explanation
The U.S. House of Representatives made a resolution that is upset with the Nicaraguan Government for putting people from a group called Mountain Gateway Ministry in jail unfairly, and they ask Nicaragua to respect people's rights to believe in their religion and to treat people fairly.
S. RES. 74 — Condemning the Government of Iran’s state-sponsored persecution of the Baha’i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
December 05, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:512
The resolution, S. RES. 74, condemns Iran's persecution of the Baha'i minority and its violations of international human rights agreements. It highlights ongoing abuses against the Baha'is, including unlawful arrests, executions, and discrimination, particularly affecting women. The Senate...
Simple Explanation
The Senate made a plan to tell Iran to stop being unfair to a group of people called the Baha'is, asking them to let them go free and treat them kindly. They also want to punish the people in Iran who are being mean to the Baha'is.
S. 4381 — To protect an individual’s ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception and to protect a health care provider’s ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception.
May 22, 2024
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,436
S. 4381, titled the "Right to Contraception Act," aims to protect individuals' rights to access contraceptives and engage in contraception without interference or coercion. It ensures that both individuals and healthcare providers can obtain, offer, and provide information...
Simple Explanation
The bill called the "Right to Contraception Act" wants to make sure that people can get birth control easily and that doctors can give it without anyone stopping them, and if anyone tries to stop this, they can get in trouble.
S. 3764 — An Act To extend and authorize annual appropriations for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom through fiscal year 2026.
September 11, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:214
S. 3764 is a bill that continues funding and approvals for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom until the end of 2026. It amends previous legislation to change the expiration dates for this funding, allowing for the continuation of the Commission's...
Simple Explanation
The bill makes sure that a group called the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom can keep working and getting money to help protect people's right to practice their religion until the end of 2026.
S. 3764 — To extend and authorize annual appropriations for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom through fiscal year 2026.
February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:250
S. 3764 proposes to continue funding for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom until the end of the 2026 fiscal year. It modifies the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 by updating the years during which funding is authorized and extends the...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to keep giving the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom money to do its work until the year 2026. It's like making sure a team has a budget to keep helping people believe what they want, at least for a few more years.
S. 5305 — To support and promote the human rights of Southern Mongolians in the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
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November 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,961
S. 5305 aims to support and promote the human rights of Southern Mongolians in China, focusing on cultural, linguistic, and religious freedoms. It outlines U.S. policy to address human rights abuses, encourages diplomatic measures against China's actions, and advocates for...
Simple Explanation
S. 5305 is a bill that wants to help protect the rights and culture of Southern Mongolians in China, and also asks for money to start a radio show in Mongolian language. However, it doesn't explain clearly how much money will be needed for every part of the plan or how they will check if it's working well.

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