HRES 49
116th Congress
House
International Affairs
Africa
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Egypt
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
Political movements and philosophies
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Rule of law and government transparency
Terrorism
Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt.
Introduced: January 16, 2019
Introduced by:
Hill, J. French
Republican
· Arkansas
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 14, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism.
Jan 16, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 16, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 16, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H607-608)
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism.
Committees of jurisdiction
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