HRES 117 · 117th Congress · International Affairs

Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt.

Introduced 2021-02-11· Sponsored by Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]· House

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Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.(2021-02-11)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (20)

12 Democrats8 Republicans
Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]RI
Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]SC
Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-30]CA
Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]TX
Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]NY
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]PA
Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]MA
Rep. Weber, Randy K., Sr. [R-TX-14]TX
Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-8]NJ
Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]MD
Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]FL
Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]MN
Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]TN
Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]NJ
Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]NV
Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]IN
Del. San Nicolas, Michael F. Q. [D-GU-At Large]GU
Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]MA
Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10]GA
Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-16]CA