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Religious Freedom in Nigeria: Call for US Action

This resolution urges the U.S. government to designate Nigeria as a country where religious freedom is severely violated. This aims to highlight religious violence and discrimination, potentially leading to increased international pressure and aid for victims. Citizens can expect the U.S. to more actively support human rights in the region.
Key points
Calls for the Secretary of State to immediately designate Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern due to religious freedom violations.
Proposes the appointment of a Special Envoy for Nigeria and the Lake Chad Region to better monitor and combat atrocities.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_82
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Process start date: 2023-01-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_82.

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 2023-01-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Calls for the Secretary of State to immediately designate Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern due to religious freedom violations.
  • Proposes the appointment of a Special Envoy for Nigeria and the Lake Chad Region to better monitor and combat atrocities.
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. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 21.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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