Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that France should modify or abandon its ban on religious articles and symbols in state schools and respect the freedom of all to practice their religious faith without state interference.
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Latest Action · February 11, 2004
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Calls upon the Government of France to respect the right of individuals to practice their religion freely and to display insignia of their faith.
Joins the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom in recommending that the U.S. Government urge the Government of France to reassess its initiative banning conspicuous religious articles and symbols in state schools.
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