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- H.RES.506
H.RES.506: Calling upon the Government of Turkey to facilitate the reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate's Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Dec. 20, 2011
- Latest Major Action June 7, 2012
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
46 (26 Democrats, 20 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Welcomes: (1) the historic meeting between Prime Minister of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I; and (2) the positive gestures by the government of Turkey towards the Ecumenical Patriarch, including allowing the liturgical celebration by the Ecumenical Patriarch at the historic Sumela Monastery and returning the former Greek Orphanage on Buyukada Island to the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Urges the government of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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| Dec. 20, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) |