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Expresses the House’s view that Nigeria should be treated as a Country of Particular Concern for systematic religious persecution, praises the President’s decision to redesignate Nigeria, and urges U.S. policy actions in response. It calls for humanitarian aid to faith-based groups, conditioning U.S. assistance on steps to stop religious violence, use of targeted sanctions and listings under existing authorities, and continued diplomatic pressure to protect religious freedom and human rights in Nigeria.
The resolution summarizes findings about widespread attacks on religious communities in Nigeria, notes prior U.S. designations and levels of assistance, and affirms U.S. support for religious freedom, human rights, and accountability for perpetrators of violence.
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.
Introduced November 4, 2025 by Christopher Henry Smith · Last progress November 4, 2025