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HRES 673 115th Congress House International Affairs Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Egypt Human rights Middle East Political movements and philosophies Racial and ethnic relations Religion Rule of law and government transparency Terrorism

Expressing concern over attacks on Coptic Christians in Egypt.

Introduced: December 21, 2017 Introduced by: Hill, J. French Republican · Arkansas See on congress.gov
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H165-166)
Dec 21, 2017
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Dec 21, 2017
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Acknowledges: (1) the importance of the U.S.-Egypt partnership in advancing common interests, and (2) Egypt's regional role as a partner in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism.

Recognizes the necessity for Egypt's leaders to take steps toward education reform that prioritizes impartial instruction of all religions and political reform that prioritizes human rights, fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law.

Urges the government of Egypt to: (1) enact reforms to ensure that Coptic Christians are given the same rights and opportunities as all other Egyptian citizens; (2) end the culture of impunity for attacks on Christians; and (3) arrest, prosecute, and convict individuals who carry out such attacks.

What's happening now January 11, 2018

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H165-166)

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 37
All 37 Democratic 10 Republican 15
Brat, Dave
· Nov 2, 2018
 R
Perry, Scott
Pennsylvania · Sep 12, 2018
 D
Correa, J. Luis
California · Sep 5, 2018
Mitchell, Paul
· Sep 4, 2018
Russell, Steve
· Jul 13, 2018
 R
Bost, Mike
Illinois · Jul 10, 2018
 R
Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Jul 10, 2018
Cook, Paul
· Jun 27, 2018
 R
Sessions, Pete
Texas · Jun 27, 2018
 D
Khanna, Ro
California · Jun 20, 2018
 D
Castro, Joaquin
Texas · Jun 6, 2018
 D
Meng, Grace
New York · May 23, 2018
 R
Babin, Brian
Texas · Apr 12, 2018
Comstock, Barbara
· Apr 10, 2018
 R
Moolenaar, John R.
Michigan · Mar 15, 2018
 R
Grothman, Glenn
Wisconsin · Feb 27, 2018
 D
Lofgren, Zoe
California · Feb 14, 2018
 D
Lieu, Ted
California · Jan 29, 2018
 R
Johnson, Mike
Louisiana · Jan 17, 2018
 D
Suozzi, Thomas R.
New York · Jan 17, 2018
 R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Jan 17, 2018
 R
Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Jan 16, 2018
 D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Jan 16, 2018
 R
Barr, Andy
Kentucky · Jan 11, 2018
Conaway, K.
· Jan 11, 2018
Donovan, Daniel
· Jan 11, 2018
 R
Harris, Andy
Maryland · Jan 11, 2018
Hice, Jody
· Jan 11, 2018
 R
Huizenga, Bill
Michigan · Jan 11, 2018
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jan 11, 2018
Rothfus, Keith
· Jan 11, 2018
 R
Rouzer, David
North Carolina · Jan 11, 2018
SHIMKUS, JOHN
· Jan 11, 2018
 R
Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Jan 11, 2018
ROS-LEHTINEN, ILEANA
· Dec 21, 2017
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · Dec 21, 2017
Trott, David
· Dec 21, 2017
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