H.RES.49: Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt.

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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.

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March 14, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism.
Jan. 16, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan. 16, 2019

Introduced in the House by French Hill (R-Ark.)

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