What does Modern Action include in the message about H.Res. 866?

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Contact Congress about H.Res. 866: 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.

Q: How do I support or oppose H.Res. 866?

Choose support, opposition, or changes. Modern Action uses that stance, the bill context, and any reasons you choose to draft a message you can edit and send.

Q: Who should I contact about H.Res. 866?

Modern Action routes the drafted message to your House representative when that is the relevant target for this bill, using your address to confirm constituent status.

The resolution says the U.S. should do more to protect Christians facing violence in Nigeria. It urges pressure on Nigeria through diplomacy, sanctions tools, security cooperation, and aid. It does not create new law by itself.

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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. is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Latest action on H.Res. 866: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Christians in Nigeria who face attacks, threats, displacement, or punishment under blasphemy laws. It also affects Nigeria's government, because the resolution urges U.S. pressure on how it handles religious violence and legal reform. U.S. officials, aid groups, faith-based groups, and security partners could also feel its effects if they change aid, sanctions, or security cooperation in response.

Why this matters: The resolution matters because it could push the U.S. to take a stronger stand on violence against Christians in Nigeria. It raises pressure on Nigeria to protect targeted communities and change laws that punish religious speech. But the measure is nonbinding, so real change depends on whether the President and U.S. agencies act on it.

Key provisions in H.Res. 866

The resolution says Christians in Nigeria face targeted violence. It names Boko Haram, Islamic State West Africa Province, and Fulani militant groups as attackers.
It cites reports that tens of thousands of Christians have been killed since 2009. It also says more than 7,000 were reportedly killed in 2025, and more than 19,000 churches were attacked or destroyed.
Twelve northern Nigerian states have blasphemy laws under Sharia criminal law, meaning religious law used in criminal cases. The resolution says those laws can carry the death penalty and have been used against Christians, minority Muslims, and other dissenters.
International groups have criticized Nigeria's blasphemy laws and mob violence tied to them. These groups include the United Nations, the European Parliament, and the ECOWAS Court of Justice, a West African regional court.
The resolution points to a U.S. tool called the Country of Particular Concern label. That label comes from the International Religious Freedom Act and is used for countries accused of severe religious-freedom abuses, including past and current designations for Nigeria.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.Res. 866

You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.

Questions people ask about H.Res. 866

What is H.Res. 866?: The resolution says the U.S. should do more to protect Christians facing violence in Nigeria. It urges pressure on Nigeria through diplomacy, sanctions tools, security cooperation, and aid. It does not create new law by itself.
How do I support or oppose H.Res. 866?: Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
Who should I contact about H.Res. 866?: Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
Can Modern Action explain H.Res. 866 before I act?: Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.

Contact Congress about H.Res. 866: 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.

Latest action on H.Res. 866: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Key provisions in H.Res. 866

The resolution says Christians in Nigeria face targeted violence. It names Boko Haram, Islamic State West Africa Province, and Fulani militant groups as attackers.

It cites reports that tens of thousands of Christians have been killed since 2009. It also says more than 7,000 were reportedly killed in 2025, and more than 19,000 churches were attacked or destroyed.

Twelve northern Nigerian states have blasphemy laws under Sharia criminal law, meaning religious law used in criminal cases. The resolution says those laws can carry the death penalty and have been used against Christians, minority Muslims, and other dissenters.

International groups have criticized Nigeria's blasphemy laws and mob violence tied to them. These groups include the United Nations, the European Parliament, and the ECOWAS Court of Justice, a West African regional court.

The resolution points to a U.S. tool called the Country of Particular Concern label. That label comes from the International Religious Freedom Act and is used for countries accused of severe religious-freedom abuses, including past and current designations for Nigeria.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.Res. 866

Questions people ask about H.Res. 866

What is H.Res. 866?

How do I support or oppose H.Res. 866?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about H.Res. 866?

Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.

Can Modern Action explain H.Res. 866 before I act?

Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.