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H.Res. 117 (117th)

Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt.

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Introduced

11 February 2021

Last action

11 February 2021 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5], Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1], Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4], Michael San Nicolas, Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4], Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12], Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2], Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2], Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4], Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Rep. Spartz, Victoria [R-IN-5], Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7], Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6], Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6], Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4], Colin Allred, Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40], Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27], Rep. Rice, Tom [R-SC-7], Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1], Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5], Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4]

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Summary

This resolution acknowledges the importance of the U.S.-Egypt partnership and Egypt's role in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism. It also urges the Egyptian government to (1) enact serious and legitimate reforms to ensure that Coptic Christians have the same rights and opportunities as other Egyptian citizens, (2) complete the process of church certification, and (3) take steps to end the culture of impunity for attacks on Christians.

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Timeline

  1. 11 February 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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  2. 11 February 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 February 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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