SR208

Condemning the worldwide persecution of Christians, recognizing the persecution as a grave human rights crisis, reaffirming the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's historic commitment to religious liberty and urging Federal action.

Introduced·1/20/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania Senate Resolution 208 condemns the worldwide persecution of Christians and urges federal action.

Pennsylvania Senate Resolution 208 condemns the worldwide persecution of Christians, recognizing it as a grave human rights crisis and, in many cases, as genocide under international law. The resolution highlights specific incidents of violence against Christians in Nigeria, Pakistan, China, India, and Haiti. It calls upon the President, the United States Secretary of State, and Congress to take action, including fulfilling obligations under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, imposing sanctions, and providing aid to displaced and persecuted Christians.

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History

Jan 20

Senate

Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations