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H.Res. 306 (112th)

Urging the Republic of Turkey to safeguard its Christian heritage and to return confiscated church properties.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

15 June 2011

Last action

13 December 2011 · Floor

Status

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Nunes, Devin [R-CA-22], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Braley, Bruce L. [D-IA-1], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3], Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Denham, Jeff [R-CA-10], Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18], Rep. Dold, Robert J. [R-IL-10], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Grimm, Michael G. [R-NY-11], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4], Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM], Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5], Rep. Tsongas, Niki [D-MA-3], Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38], Rep. Hahn, Janice [D-CA-44]

Subjects

Education

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Summary

Urges the government of Turkey to honor its obligations under international treaties and human rights law and: (1) end all forms of religious discrimination; (2) allow church and lay owners of Christian church properties to organize and administer religious and social activities; and (3) return to their rightful owners all Christian churches, monasteries, schools, hospitals, monuments, relics, and other religious properties, and allow their preservation and reconstruction as necessary.

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Timeline

  1. 15 June 2011

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 June 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 June 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 August 2011

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia.

    Source: Committee

  5. 13 December 2011

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  6. 13 December 2011

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8873)

    Source: Floor

  7. 13 December 2011

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8873)

    Source: Floor

  8. 13 December 2011

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 306.

    Source: Floor

  9. 13 December 2011

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8873-8878)

    Source: Floor

  10. 13 December 2011

    Floor

    Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 13 December 2011

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