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HRES 1303 110th Congress House

Calling on the Egyptian Government to respect human rights and freedoms of religion and expression in Egypt.

Introduced: June 24, 2008 See on congress.gov
International Affairs BoundariesCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesDiplomacyDissenters
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Introduced
In committee
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Jun 24, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jun 24, 2008
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1325)
Jun 24, 2008
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 24, 2008

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes that respect for human rights is a fundamental value and that the bilateral relationship between the United States and Egypt should be a platform for promoting the rule of law and fundamental freedoms.

Calls on the Egyptian government to: (1) respect human rights, minority rights, and freedoms of religion and expression; and (2) release Ayman Nour and all political activists.

Welcomes Egypt's efforts to secure the border with Gaza and fight smuggling.

Urges the President and the Secretary of State to put human rights and religious freedom developments in Egypt very high on the U.S. government's agenda during meetings with Egyptian officials.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 12
All 12 Democratic 8 Republican 3
D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Dec 10, 2008
 D
Sánchez, Linda T.
California · Jul 31, 2008
 R
McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Jul 30, 2008
 R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Jul 30, 2008
 D
Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Jul 29, 2008
Bordallo, Madeleine
· Jul 15, 2008
 D
Lofgren, Zoe
California · Jul 10, 2008
 D
Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Jun 24, 2008
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jun 24, 2008
 D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Jun 24, 2008
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Jun 24, 2008
 D
Waters, Maxine
California · Jun 24, 2008
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 1303: Calling on the Egyptian Government to respect human rights and freedoms of religion and expression in Egypt.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1303/
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