S 3018
A bill to require the United States Executive Director of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development to oppose assistance by the Bank for any country that exceeds the graduation threshold of the Bank and is of concern with respect to religious freedom.
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Bill overview
This bill aims to ensure the United States uses its influence at the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development to protect religious freedom. It requires the U.S. Executive Director of the bank to vote against providing financial or technical assistance to countries that have significantly increased their income and reserves, and which are designated as countries of particular concern or on a special watch list for religious freedom issues. The bill seeks to align the bank’s lending practices with U.S. values regarding religious liberty. Essentially, it’s a measure to prioritize religious freedom in the bank’s lending decisions.
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Marco Rubio
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