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- H.RES.1050
H.RES.1050: Urging Turkey to respect the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
About This Bill
- Introduced July 16, 2020
- Latest Major Action July 24, 2020
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (4 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 16, 2020
Bill Summary
This resolution calls on Turkey to eliminate all forms of discrimination and uphold international standards for human rights. The resolution also urges Turkey to (1) meet certain criteria prior to its accession into the European Union, and (2) recognize the Ecumenical Patriarchate of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| July 24, 2020 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
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| July 16, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| July 16, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.) |