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HR496: Ukraine Religious Freedom Support Act (117th Congress)
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HR496: Ukraine Religious Freedom Support Act

117th Congress (2021–2023) · House bill · Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]

This page covers HR496 in the 117th Congress. Bill numbers start over every Congress, so HR496 in another Congress is a different bill.


Key facts

Item Detail
Roll-call votes 1
Chamber House
Latest vote 2022-04-27: Passed
Latest action 2022-05-11: Star Print ordered on the bill.
Policy area International Affairs
Official record Congress.gov

What the bill does

Ukraine Religious Freedom Support Act This bill directs the President, when determining whether Russia is a country of particular concern for religious freedom under certain federal laws, to consider incidents occurring in the parts of Ukraine that Russia (or any Russia-affiliated non-state group) occupies, controls, or recognizes as independent. (The United States may take certain actions, such as withdrawing development assistance, against a country of particular concern for religious freedom.)

Subjects: Conflicts and wars, Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad, Europe, Human rights, Military operations and strategy, Religion, Russia, Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status, Ukraine, Visas and passports


Roll-call votes on HR496 (117th Congress)

Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.

Date Chamber Question Result Yea Nay Not voting Record
2022-04-27 House 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Passed 289 3 3 Official tally

Frequently asked

What is HR496 in the 117th Congress?

HR496 (Ukraine Religious Freedom Support Act) was introduced in the 117th Congress (2021–2023) by Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2].

What is the latest action on HR496?

On 2022-05-11: Star Print ordered on the bill.

How many roll-call votes were held on HR496?

1 recorded vote in the 117th Congress. The most recent, on 2022-04-27, was "2/3 Yea-And-Nay": Passed.