A Resolution condemning the worldwide persecution of Christians, recognizing the persecution as a grave human rights crisis, reaffirming the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's historic commitment to religious liberty and urging Federal action.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This resolution condemns the worldwide persecution of Christians, recognizing it as a serious human rights crisis. It reaffirms Pennsylvania’s long-standing commitment to religious liberty and urges the federal government to take action. Specifically, the resolution calls for recognizing the persecution as a grave human rights crisis, potentially genocide, and for the United States to impose sanctions, provide aid, and lead international efforts to hold perpetrators accountable. It highlights specific instances of persecution in countries like Pakistan, Nigeria, India, and China.
Key provisions
- Condemns worldwide persecution of Christians as a grave human rights crisis.
- Reaffirms Pennsylvania’s commitment to religious liberty.
- Urges federal action, including recognizing persecution as genocide.
- Calls for diplomatic, economic, and targeted sanctions against persecutors.
- Requests humanitarian aid and security assistance for affected populations.
- Asks the U.S. to lead international efforts to hold perpetrators accountable.
- Specifically mentions countries experiencing significant persecution: Pakistan, Nigeria, India, and China.
Who is affected
- Christians worldwide
- Individuals and communities facing religious persecution
- Government of Pakistan
- Government of Nigeria
- Government of India
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- Pn 1390 Html
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Daniel Laughlin
David Argall
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