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Turkey and Ecumenical Patriarchate Religious Freedom Act

This act aims to highlight violations of religious freedom in Turkey, especially concerning the Ecumenical Patriarchate. It urges the U.S. President to place Turkey on a special watch list for severe religious freedom violations. This is intended to encourage Turkey to improve its religious rights situation.
Key points
The act emphasizes religious freedom as a priority of U.S. foreign policy.
It calls for Turkey to be placed on a watch list due to religious freedom violations, which could impact international relations.
It requires the President to justify if Turkey is not placed on this list, and the Secretary of State to report on efforts to promote religious freedom in Turkey.
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Print number: 117_HR_3056
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
Process start date: 2021-05-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Turkey and Ecumenical Patriarchate Religious Freedom Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3056.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The act emphasizes religious freedom as a priority of U.S. foreign policy.
  • It calls for Turkey to be placed on a watch list due to religious freedom violations, which could impact international relations.
  • It requires the President to justify if Turkey is not placed on this list, and the Secretary of State to report on efforts to promote religious freedom in Turkey.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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