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Condemning the persecution of Christians in Nigeria and standing ready to support President Donald J. Trump in taking decisive action to end the existential threat that persecuted Christians face in Nigeria.

Sponsored By: Representative Moore, Riley M. [R-WV-2]

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Summary

Condemns the targeted persecution and killings of Christians in Nigeria. It would call on the U.S. to pressure the Nigerian government with diplomatic, economic, and security tools, support President Donald J. Trump in taking decisive action, and promote direct humanitarian aid and legal reforms such as repeal of blasphemy laws.

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  • Christian families and communities: Would press for protection and the return of internally displaced people, noting reports of 50,000–100,000 Christians killed since 2009 and more than 500,000 displaced in parts of Nigeria.
  • Clergy and religious leaders: Would highlight assaults on clergy after reports of over 250 clergy attacked or killed in the past decade and cite high-profile murders including the 2025 Ash Wednesday killing of Father Sylvester Okechukwu.
  • Survivors and aid groups: Encourages coordination with international partners to deliver humanitarian aid directly through trusted nongovernmental and faith-based organizations to reach victims and displaced persons.
  • Legal and accountability reforms: Calls for pressure on Nigeria to end impunity, repeal blasphemy laws, and release prisoners detained for their faith.

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Support persecuted Christians in Nigeria

If adopted, this resolution would condemn the targeted killings and persecution of Christians in Nigeria. It would say the House stands ready to support the President in taking action. It would call on the U.S. government to use diplomatic, economic, and security tools to pressure Nigeria to stop impunity, protect Christian communities and clergy, and help return internally displaced persons, especially Christians. It would urge repeal of blasphemy laws and release of people jailed for their faith. It would encourage working with international partners to send humanitarian aid directly to victims through trusted nongovernmental and faith-based groups.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Moore, Riley M. [R-WV-2]

WV • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 11/7/2025

  • Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]

    IL • R

    Sponsored 11/7/2025

  • Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 11/7/2025

  • Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 11/7/2025

  • Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 11/7/2025

  • Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]

    NJ • R

    Sponsored 11/7/2025

  • Rep. Messmer, Mark B. [R-IN-8]

    IN • R

    Sponsored 11/7/2025

  • Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4]

    MO • R

    Sponsored 11/7/2025

  • Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3]

    IN • R

    Sponsored 11/7/2025

  • Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 11/7/2025

  • Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 11/7/2025

  • Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 11/7/2025

  • Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 11/7/2025

  • Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 11/7/2025

  • Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 11/7/2025

  • Rep. McDowell, Addison P. [R-NC-6]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 11/7/2025

  • Rep. James, John [R-MI-10]

    MI • R

    Sponsored 11/7/2025

  • Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 11/7/2025

  • Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 11/7/2025

  • Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 11/7/2025

  • Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3]

    CO • R

    Sponsored 11/10/2025

  • Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]

    MN • R

    Sponsored 11/12/2025

  • Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]

    LA • R

    Sponsored 11/12/2025

  • Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]

    VA • R

    Sponsored 11/12/2025

  • Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]

    IN • R

    Sponsored 11/12/2025

  • Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]

    MS • R

    Sponsored 11/12/2025

  • Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 11/17/2025

  • Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]

    MN • R

    Sponsored 11/17/2025

  • Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 11/18/2025

  • Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5]

    LA • R

    Sponsored 11/20/2025

  • Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 11/25/2025

  • Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 12/1/2025

  • Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 12/3/2025

  • Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1]

    MD • R

    Sponsored 12/9/2025

  • Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 12/15/2025

  • Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5]

    WA • R

    Sponsored 12/18/2025

  • Rep. Onder, Robert F. [R-MO-3]

    MO • R

    Sponsored 2/2/2026

  • Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]

    IL • R

    Sponsored 2/3/2026

  • Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2]

    UT • R

    Sponsored 2/25/2026

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