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World Bank Integrity Act: Halting Aid to Countries Violating Religious Freedom.

This act aims to stop financial and technical assistance from the World Bank to countries that are wealthy enough and simultaneously violate religious freedom. This means that U.S. taxpayer money, channeled through the World Bank, will not support nations that disrespect fundamental human rights concerning religion. It may influence foreign policy and international relations, but it does not directly change the daily lives of U.S. citizens.
Key points
The U.S. will vote against World Bank loans to wealthy countries that violate religious freedom.
These countries must have high per capita income and large financial reserves to be subject to these restrictions.
The act aims to promote religious freedom globally by conditioning financial aid.
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Print number: 117_S_1454
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Process start date: 2021-04-29