Countering Russia's War on Faith Act
Bill Summary
Senate companion to H.R. 8433. Identical provisions: designates Russia as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) for severe religious freedom violations, mandates targeted sanctions on perpetrators of religious persecution in occupied Ukraine, supports victim recovery, and codifies State Department review of Russia's State Sponsor of Terrorism designation.
Why It Matters
Since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, more than 630 religious sites have been damaged or destroyed in Ukraine: Orthodox churches, Catholic and Protestant houses of worship, Jewish synagogues, and Muslim mosques. Clergy across denominations have been imprisoned, tortured, abducted, and killed in occupied territories. This Senate companion bill, paired with H.R. 8433 in the House, ensures Congress can act on both sides of the Capitol to hold Russia accountable for its war on faith.
Legislative Progress
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Bill Details
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Foreign Relations
Cosponsors
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Introduced
2024-05-01
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Since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, more than 630 religious sites have been damaged or destroyed in Ukraine: Orthodox churches, Catholic and Protestant houses of worship, Jewish synagogues, and Muslim mosques. Clergy across denominations have been imprisoned, tortured, abducted, and killed in occupied territories. This Senate companion bill, paired with H.R. 8433 in the House, ensures Congress can act on both sides of the Capitol to hold Russia accountable for its war on faith.
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