Condemning the Persecution of Christians and Religious Minorities Around the World (H. Res. 407)

What is H. Res. 407?

(Updated December 19, 2019)

This resolution would condemn the persecution of Christians and religious minorities around the world and call on discriminatory regimes to stop the oppression. It would also call on the president and the heads of the governments of all democratic nations to uphold the right to religious freedom and condemn.

As a simple resolution, this legislation wouldn’t be legally binding or advance beyond the House if passed.

Argument in favor

Christians in countries across the world are facing persecution, and the House should call on governments that oppress religious minorities to uphold religious freedom.

Argument opposed

While it’s good for the House to call for an end to the persecution of Christians and religious minorities around the world, this resolution is non-binding and won’t end it.

Impact

Christians and religious minorities who are being persecuted; heads of governments; and the House of Representatives.

Cost of H. Res. 407

A CBO cost estimate is unavailable.

Additional Info

In-Depth: Sponsoring Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI) introduced this resolution to condemn the persecution of Christians around the globe.

This legislation passed the House Foreign Affairs Committee on a voice vote and has the support of 33 bipartisan cosponsors, including 31 Republicans and two Democrats.

Media:

• Sponsoring Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI) Press Release