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H.RES.49: Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt.
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 16, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 14, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
76 (22 Democrats, 54 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 16, 2019
Bill Summary
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 enact serious and legitimate reforms to ensure that Coptic Christians have the same rights and opportunities as other Egyptian citizens, and to take steps to end the culture of impunity for attacks on Christians.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 14, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism.
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Jan. 16, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Jan. 16, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by French Hill (R-Ark.) |