H.Res. 764 (111th): Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the importance of inter-religious dialogue and the protection of religious freedom and related human rights for persons of all faiths and nationalities in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

Introduced:
Sep 23, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on September 23, 2009, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced Sep 23, 2009
Cosponsors
43 cosponsors (22R, 21D) (show)
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House Foreign Affairs

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Last updated Sep 23, 2009.
7 pages

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9/23/2009--Introduced.
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should: (1) ensure that promotion of inter-religious dialogue and protection of religious freedom and human rights are key components of the U.S. engagement strategy with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan; and (2) support efforts by the government of Pakistan to protect the religious freedom of all Pakistanis and prioritize the prevention of religiously motivated and sectarian violence; and (3) urge the government of Pakistan to review legislation that restricts the right to practice and propagate religion or that constitutes discrimination on the basis of religion or belief in order to bring Pakistani law into conformity with international human rights standards.

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