H.Res. 82 · 118th Congress
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need to designate Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern for engaging in and tolerating systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom, the need to appoint a Special Envoy for Nigeria and the Lake Chad region, and for other purposes.
- Stage
- Reported from committee
- Sponsor
- Chris Smith
- Introduced
- 2023-01-31
- Latest action
- 2024-02-06 · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Summary
This resolution calls for the Department of State to designate Nigeria as a country of particular concern for egregious violations of religious freedom. It also states that the President should appoint a Special Envoy for Nigeria and the Lake Chad Region with the rank of Ambassador to monitor and combat atrocities there.