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Commending President Trump for Redesignating Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern due to Nigeria's engagement in and tolerating systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-11-04
Introduced
29
Cosponsors
HRES
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Christopher H. Smith
Christopher H. Smith
Republican · NJ · Representative
Votes with party: 96.5% (548 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (29)

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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2025-11-04

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Plain-English Summary

This resolution praises President Trump for designating Nigeria as a "Country of Particular Concern" because of serious religious freedom violations occurring there. The designation can lead to diplomatic pressure, sanctions, and other consequences for countries that systematically persecute people based on their religion. The measure expresses support for this foreign policy action and has been sent to congressional committees for review.

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