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HCONRES 345 107th Congress House

Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Orthodox Theological School of Halki in the Republic of Turkey be reopened in order to promote religious freedom.

Introduced: May 2, 2002 See on congress.gov
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This resolution expired with the 107th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Mar 12, 2002
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Mar 12, 2002
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 Latest action March 12, 2002

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should use its influence with the Government of Turkey and as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council to suggest that the Turkish Government: (1) assure that steps are taken to reopen the Theological School of Halki; (2) provide for the protection and safety of the Ecumenical Patriarch, Patriarchate personnel, and visitors; and (3) establish conditions to ensure that the Patriarchate is free to carry out its religious mission.
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 4
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Schiff, Adam B.
California · Jul 26, 2002
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Waters, Maxine
California · Jul 26, 2002
CHRISTENSEN, DONNA
· May 8, 2002
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · May 2, 2002
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · May 2, 2002
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 345: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Orthodox Theological School of Halki in the Republic of Turkey be reopened in order to promote religious freedom.. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HCONRES-345/
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"H. Con. Res. 345: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Orthodox Theological School of Halki in the Republic of Turkey be reopened in order to promote religious freedom.." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HCONRES-345/.
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H. Con. Res. 345, 107th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HCONRES-345/.
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[H. Con. Res. 345: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Orthodox Theological School of Halki in the Republic of Turkey be reopened in order to promote religious freedom.](https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HCONRES-345/)
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