Countering Russia’s War on Faith Act
The Countering Russia's War on Faith Act requires the U.S. government to produce annual reports detailing how Russian forces in occupied Ukrainian territories are persecuting religious groups such as Christians, Jews, and Muslims. These reports must document specific actions like the destruction of religious sites, the detention of clergy, and efforts to force local faith communities to align with the Russian Orthodox Church. If the President certifies that specific individuals or entities are responsible for these violations, the law mandates imposing sanctions on them under existing U.S. regulations. The bill focuses on gathering factual information and enforcing penalties against those directly involved in religious persecution, without speculating on the broader geopolitical outcomes of these actions.
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Introduced Apr 22, 2026
Last action Apr 22, 2026
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Apr 22, 2026
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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.
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1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
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Joe Wilson
RRepublican
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Brendan F. Boyle
DDemocratic
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Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
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Daniel S. Goldman
DDemocratic
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David Rouzer
RRepublican
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Don Bacon
RRepublican
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Jamie Raskin
DDemocratic
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Marcy Kaptur
DDemocratic
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Mike Quigley
DDemocratic
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Sarah McBride
DDemocratic
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Steve Cohen
DDemocratic
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