HR-496 : Still Just a Bill

Ukraine Religious Freedom Support Act

This bill directs the President, when determining whether Russia is a country of particular concern for religious freedom under certain federal laws, to consider incidents occurring in the parts of Ukraine controlled by Russia or Russia-affiliated non-state groups. (The United States may take certain actions, such as withdrawing development assistance, against a country of particular concern for religious freedom.)

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-05-11FloorStar Print ordered on the bill.Senate
2022-04-28IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Senate
2022-04-27FloorThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2022-04-27FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2022-04-27VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 4 (Roll no. 129). (text: CR H4529)House floor actions
2022-04-27FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4554)House floor actions
2022-04-27FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2022-04-27FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 496.House floor actions
2022-04-27FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4529-4530)House floor actions
2022-04-27FloorMr. Phillips moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2021-04-21CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2021-04-21CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2021-03-05CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.House committee actions
2021-01-28IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2021-01-28IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2021-01-28IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2021-01-28IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress