HRES 117
117th Congress
House
International Affairs
Africa
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Egypt
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Human rights
Political movements and philosophies
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Rule of law and government transparency
Terrorism
Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt.
Introduced: February 11, 2021
Introduced by:
Hill, J. French
Republican
· Arkansas
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
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In committee
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 11, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 11, 2021
Introduced in House
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 (1) enact serious and legitimate reforms to ensure that Coptic Christians have the same rights and opportunities as other Egyptian citizens, (2) complete the process of church certification, and (3) take steps to end the culture of impunity for attacks on Christians.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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