CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Riley Moore (R-WV)

Condemning the persecution of Christians in Nigeria and standing ready to support President Donald J. Trump in taking decisive action to end the existential threat that persecuted Christians face in Nigeria.

H.Res. 866 · House resolution International Affairs

A Republican resolution with 39 Republican cosponsors · See all 39 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

H. Res. 866 condemns the persecution and targeted killing of Christians in Nigeria by groups such as Boko Haram, the Islamic State West Africa Province, and Fulani militants. The resolution criticizes the Nigerian Government for failing to protect these communities and for denying that religious persecution exists. It expresses support for President Donald J. Trump's decision to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern. The House calls for the U.S. government to use diplomatic, economic, and security tools to pressure Nigeria to end violence and repeal blasphemy laws. Additionally, it encourages delivering humanitarian aid to victims via trusted organizations.

Yes· 3 of 7

  • Scored +8

    Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?

    The bill strongly advocates for the religious freedom of Christians in Nigeria and the repeal of blasphemy laws.

  • Scored +7

    Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?

    The resolution urges the U.S. to use diplomatic tools to pressure the Nigerian government.

  • Scored +6

    Does this send more money or help to other countries?

    The bill encourages the delivery of humanitarian aid to victims in Nigeria.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.