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Expressing concern over attacks on Coptic Christians in Egypt.

USA115th CongressHRES-673| House 
| Updated: 1/11/2018
J. French Hill

J. French Hill

Republican Representative

Arkansas

Cosponsors (54)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Peter T. King (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Steve Stivers (Republican)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Paul Cook (Republican)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Pete Sessions (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Keith J. Rothfus (Republican)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Scott Perry (Republican)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Paul Mitchell (Independent)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Bill Flores (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Ted Poe (Republican)Steve Russell (Republican)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Glenn Grothman (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Dave Brat (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)David A. Trott (Republican)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)K. Michael Conaway (Republican)David P. Roe (Republican)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Brian Babin (Republican)Barbara Comstock (Republican)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)John Shimkus (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

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  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Dec 21, 2017
Introduced in House
Dec 21, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 11, 2018
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H165-166)
  • December 21, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • December 21, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • January 11, 2018
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H165-166)

International Affairs

Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEgyptHuman rightsMiddle EastPolitical movements and philosophiesRacial and ethnic relationsReligionRule of law and government transparencyTerrorism

Expressing concern over attacks on Coptic Christians in Egypt.

USA115th CongressHRES-673| House 
| Updated: 1/11/2018
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.
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Timeline
Dec 21, 2017
Introduced in House
Dec 21, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 11, 2018
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H165-166)
  • December 21, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • December 21, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • January 11, 2018
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H165-166)
J. French Hill

J. French Hill

Republican Representative

Arkansas

Cosponsors (54)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Peter T. King (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Steve Stivers (Republican)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Paul Cook (Republican)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Pete Sessions (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Keith J. Rothfus (Republican)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Scott Perry (Republican)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Paul Mitchell (Independent)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Bill Flores (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Ted Poe (Republican)Steve Russell (Republican)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Glenn Grothman (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Dave Brat (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)David A. Trott (Republican)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)K. Michael Conaway (Republican)David P. Roe (Republican)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Brian Babin (Republican)Barbara Comstock (Republican)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)John Shimkus (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEgyptHuman rightsMiddle EastPolitical movements and philosophiesRacial and ethnic relationsReligionRule of law and government transparencyTerrorism