HRES 506 · 112th Congress · International Affairs

Calling upon the Government of Turkey to facilitate the reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate's Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay.

Introduced 2011-12-20· Sponsored by Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-9]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.(2012-06-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Welcomes: (1) the historic meeting between Prime Minister of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I; and (2) the positive gestures by the government of Turkey towards the Ecumenical Patriarch, including allowing the liturgical celebration by the Ecumenical Patriarch at the historic Sumela Monastery and returning the former Greek Orphanage on Buyukada Island to the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Urges the government of Turkey to facilitate the reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate's Theological School of Halki and to address other longstanding concerns relating to the Ecumenical Patriarchate.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (20)

10 Democrats10 Republicans