Condemning the death sentence against Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag, a Sudanese Christian woman accused of apostasy.

condemns the charge of apostasy and adultery of Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag and her sentence of 100 lashes and the death penalty;

calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Ibrahim, her 20-month-old son, and newborn daughter;

urges the United States Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security to prioritize granting Ibrahim asylum or refugee status as appropriate;

encourages efforts by the United States Government to support religious freedom within Sudan, including by requiring, before normalizing relations or lifting sanctions under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (Public Law 105–292) and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), that the Government of Sudan abide by international standards of freedom of religion or belief;

recognizes that every individual regardless of religion should have the opportunity to practice his or her religion without fear of discrimination;

reaffirms the commitment of the United States Government to end religious discrimination and to pursue policies that guarantee the basic human rights of all individuals worldwide; and

encourages the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development to continue their support for initiatives worldwide that support religious freedom.