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H.Res. 49 (116th)

Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt.

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Introduced

16 January 2019

Last action

14 March 2019 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism.

Sponsors

Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6], Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46], Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12], Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1], Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2], Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7], Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4], Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7], Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6], Rep. Johnson, Mike [R-LA-4], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15], Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT], Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8], Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8], Rep. Mitchell, Paul [R-MI-10], Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4], Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2], Ron Wright, Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN], Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1], Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2], Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2], Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12], Ross Spano, Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10], Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5], Colin Allred, Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]

Subjects

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Source updated

28 April 2025

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 enact serious and legitimate reforms to ensure that Coptic Christians have the same rights and opportunities as other Egyptian citizens, and to take steps to end the culture of impunity for attacks on Christians.

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Timeline

  1. 16 January 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 January 2019

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H607-608)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 January 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 January 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 14 March 2019

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism.

    Source: Committee

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