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US HB5808
Bill
Status
10/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Marlin Stutzman
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AI Summary
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Requires the Secretary of State to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) and designate Boko Haram and ISIS-West Africa as Entities of Particular Concern (EPC) for systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom
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Mandates the President impose sanctions under Executive Order 13818 (blocking property of persons involved in serious human rights abuse or corruption) on Nigerian officials identified in required reports
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Requires the Secretary of State to submit reports within 90 days of enactment, and annually thereafter, identifying Nigerian federal officials, state governors, judges, and law enforcement who have promoted or enforced blasphemy laws, or tolerated religiously-motivated violence by terrorist organizations
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Initial report covers conduct during the 10-year period prior to enactment; sanctions apply to officials who enacted blasphemy laws, issued enforcement directives, or prosecuted and imprisoned individuals under such laws
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Secretary of State may waive the CPC designation only upon certifying to Congress that neither Boko Haram nor ISIS-West Africa is operating in Nigeria and that no federal or state government is enforcing blasphemy laws
Legislative Description
Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of 2025
International affairs
Last Action
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.
10/21/2025