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Chris Smith: The law strengthens the ability to investigate and monitor religious persecution by creating a designated persons list…

On the recordDecember 5, 2017
The law strengthens the ability to investigate and monitor religious persecution by creating a designated persons list of violators.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith explains how the law aids in addressing religious persecution.

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