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Condemning Turkey for its illegal occupation of Cyprus and encouraging President Trump to make the resolution of the Cyprus problem a top foreign policy priority.

USA119th CongressHRES-17| House 
| Updated: 1/7/2025
Nicole Malliotakis

Nicole Malliotakis

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (3)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution strongly condemns Turkey's continued occupation of Cyprus , which began with the 1974 invasion, and highlights numerous violations of international law, including the Treaty of Establishment, the UN Charter, and the Geneva Conventions. It specifically points to the desecration of Orthodox Christian sites, the introduction of over 200,000 illegal settlers to alter the demographic fabric, and Turkey's refusal to comply with European Court of Human Rights judgments regarding property rights. The resolution demands that Turkey immediately withdraw all its estimated 35,000 occupying troops and remove illegal settlers from the island, while also calling for cooperation in recovering four missing American citizens from the 1974 invasion and providing avenues for American citizens to seek remedies for property losses. It reiterates that the Cyprus problem's settlement should be based on a bizonal, bicommunal federation within a single sovereign state, aligning with UN resolutions and EU principles, and encourages President Trump to make this resolution a top foreign policy priority.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-376
Condemning Turkey for its illegal occupation of Cyprus and encouraging President Biden to make the resolution of the Cyprus problem a top foreign policy priority.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-263
Condemning Turkey for its illegal occupation of Cyprus and encouraging President Biden to make the resolution of the Cyprus problem a top foreign policy priority.
Jan 7, 2025
Submitted in House
Jan 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-376
    Condemning Turkey for its illegal occupation of Cyprus and encouraging President Biden to make the resolution of the Cyprus problem a top foreign policy priority.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-263
    Condemning Turkey for its illegal occupation of Cyprus and encouraging President Biden to make the resolution of the Cyprus problem a top foreign policy priority.


  • January 7, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • January 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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AlliancesAsiaCollective securityCyprusDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEuropeInternational organizations and cooperationMilitary operations and strategyMissing personsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTurkey

Condemning Turkey for its illegal occupation of Cyprus and encouraging President Trump to make the resolution of the Cyprus problem a top foreign policy priority.

USA119th CongressHRES-17| House 
| Updated: 1/7/2025
This resolution strongly condemns Turkey's continued occupation of Cyprus , which began with the 1974 invasion, and highlights numerous violations of international law, including the Treaty of Establishment, the UN Charter, and the Geneva Conventions. It specifically points to the desecration of Orthodox Christian sites, the introduction of over 200,000 illegal settlers to alter the demographic fabric, and Turkey's refusal to comply with European Court of Human Rights judgments regarding property rights. The resolution demands that Turkey immediately withdraw all its estimated 35,000 occupying troops and remove illegal settlers from the island, while also calling for cooperation in recovering four missing American citizens from the 1974 invasion and providing avenues for American citizens to seek remedies for property losses. It reiterates that the Cyprus problem's settlement should be based on a bizonal, bicommunal federation within a single sovereign state, aligning with UN resolutions and EU principles, and encourages President Trump to make this resolution a top foreign policy priority.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-376
Condemning Turkey for its illegal occupation of Cyprus and encouraging President Biden to make the resolution of the Cyprus problem a top foreign policy priority.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-263
Condemning Turkey for its illegal occupation of Cyprus and encouraging President Biden to make the resolution of the Cyprus problem a top foreign policy priority.
Jan 7, 2025
Submitted in House
Jan 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-376
    Condemning Turkey for its illegal occupation of Cyprus and encouraging President Biden to make the resolution of the Cyprus problem a top foreign policy priority.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-263
    Condemning Turkey for its illegal occupation of Cyprus and encouraging President Biden to make the resolution of the Cyprus problem a top foreign policy priority.


  • January 7, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • January 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Nicole Malliotakis

Nicole Malliotakis

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (3)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AlliancesAsiaCollective securityCyprusDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEuropeInternational organizations and cooperationMilitary operations and strategyMissing personsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTurkey