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H.CON.RES.82: Expressing the grave concern of Congress regarding the arrest of Ayman Nour, the leader of the al-Ghad party, by the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt and the support of Congress for continued progress toward democracy in Egypt.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 3, 2005
- Latest Major Action March 9, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (10 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Condemns the arrest of Ayman Nour, the leader of the Al Ghad party, by the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt. Calls on the Government of Egypt to release Ayman Nour, and to ensure that if tried, he and his deputy, Mousa Mustafa, be charged and tried in a regular criminal court and not a State Security or State Security Emergency Court. Expresses support for: (1) the people of Egypt as they struggle for democracy; and (2) President...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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March 3, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Adam B. Schiff (D-Calif.) |