Senator Seeks Swift Action on Nigeria Sanctions Bill
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said Nov. 4 that he doesn't know when lawmakers will take up his Nigeria sanctions bill but that he "would like to see it moved sooner rather than later." Cruz said he’s unaware of any opposition to his legislation, which aims to address religious persecution, including the alleged mass killing of Christians.
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The Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act, which he introduced in September, would impose property-blocking sanctions on Nigerian officials who permit or promote the persecution of Christians and other religious minorities (see 2509120001). Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-Ind., introduced a companion bill in October (see 2510220038).