H.R. 8433: Countering russia's War on Faith Act
Since the full-scale invasion, russian forces have damaged or destroyed more than 600 churches, synagogues, mosques and other religious sites and killed more than 50 clergy. In occupied areas, communities not tied to the Moscow Patriarchate face raids, forced re-registration and prosecution. This bill would require the Secretaries of State and Defense to report within 120 days, and then yearly for three years, on this persecution and those responsible. The President must then certify within 30 days whether those listed took part and sanction each one certified.
Why it matters
russian forces have damaged or destroyed more than 600 religious sites in Ukraine and killed more than 50 clergy since the full scale invasion, according to the bill. H.R. 8433 would require State and Defense Department reports naming those responsible for persecuting believers in occupied Ukraine, and sanctions on each person the President certifies took part. Ask your representative to cosponsor so the House record shows broad American support.
- Status
- In Committee
- Chamber
- House
- Committee
- Foreign Affairs; Financial Services; Ways and Means
- Sponsor
- Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC-2)
- Cosponsors
- 11
- Introduced
- 2026-04-22
Official text on Congress.gov
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