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.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt.
USA117th CongressHRES-117| House
| Updated: 2/11/2021
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.
AfricaCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsEgyptGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesHuman rightsPolitical movements and philosophiesRacial and ethnic relationsReligionRule of law and government transparencyTerrorism