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Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act: US Sanctions Imposed

This Act mandates the US government to impose sanctions on specific Nigerian individuals, including officials and judges, who promote or enforce blasphemy laws or tolerate religious violence. The goal is to pressure the Nigerian government to cease systematic violations of religious freedom, impacting US foreign policy and international relations. US citizens will not experience direct changes in daily life, but the Act reflects US commitment to defending human rights abroad.
Key points
Requirement to impose financial sanctions on Nigerian officials and judges responsible for enforcing blasphemy laws or tolerating religiously motivated violence.
Mandate to designate Nigeria as a 'Country of Particular Concern' (CPC) and Boko Haram and ISIS-West Africa as 'Entities of Particular Concern' (EPC) regarding religious freedom.
The US President must annually report to Congress a list of individuals in Nigeria to be sanctioned for human rights and religious freedom violations.
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Print number: 119_S_2747
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Process start date: 2025-09-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2747.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-09-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requirement to impose financial sanctions on Nigerian officials and judges responsible for enforcing blasphemy laws or tolerating religiously motivated violence.
  • Mandate to designate Nigeria as a 'Country of Particular Concern' (CPC) and Boko Haram and ISIS-West Africa as 'Entities of Particular Concern' (EPC) regarding religious freedom.
  • The US President must annually report to Congress a list of individuals in Nigeria to be sanctioned for human rights and religious freedom violations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

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