H.R.8433

Countering Russia’s War on Faith Act

Introduced·4/22/26

Countering Russia’s War on Faith Act mandates a report on religious persecution in Ukraine and sanctions for those responsible.

The Countering Russia’s War on Faith Act requires the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense to submit a report on religious persecution in Ukraine and occupied territories. The report must detail the persecution of Christians, Jews, Muslims, and other religious minorities by Russian authorities. It also mandates the President to impose sanctions on individuals and entities involved in these violations. The act emphasizes the destruction of religious sites and the targeting of religious leaders. The report is to be submitted annually for three years.

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History

Apr 22

House

Introduced in House

Apr 22

House

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Ways and Means, 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.