Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 8
- Latest action
- Feb 10, 2026
What it does
The Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026 would require the Secretary of State to submit a comprehensive report within 90 days of enactment—and annually thereafter until Nigeria is no longer designated a Country of Particular Concern—detailing U.S. efforts to address religious persecution and mass atrocities in Nigeria. The bill affects U.S. foreign policy toward Nigeria, particularly regarding religious freedom, humanitarian aid, security assistance, and accountability for perpetrators of violence, including Fulani-ethnic militias and those enforcing blasphemy laws. Notable requirements include assessing Nigeria’s compliance with religious freedom standards, documenting…
AI summary · The lawmakers haven’t published an official summary of this bill yet, so 52 wrote this one from the bill’s text.
Where it stands
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Where it goes next
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