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Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt: Human Rights and Religious Freedom

This U.S. House of Representatives resolution urges the Egyptian government to improve the situation of Coptic Christians, the largest Christian minority in the region. It addresses ending discrimination, ensuring equal rights, and protecting against violence, aiming to enhance security and justice for this community.
Key points
Urges Egypt to complete church certification, facilitating places of worship for Christians.
Calls for an end to mistreatment and release of prisoners of conscience, strengthening civil rights.
Presses for removal of religious affiliation from national ID cards, reducing discrimination.
Urges reforms in public sector and athletics to ensure equal opportunities and rights for Copts.
Calls for punishment of attackers on Christians and accountability for officials failing to enforce law, enhancing security.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_117
Sponsor: Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]
Process start date: 2021-02-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_117.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Urges Egypt to complete church certification, facilitating places of worship for Christians.
  • Calls for an end to mistreatment and release of prisoners of conscience, strengthening civil rights.
  • Presses for removal of religious affiliation from national ID cards, reducing discrimination.
  • Urges reforms in public sector and athletics to ensure equal opportunities and rights for Copts.
  • Calls for punishment of attackers on Christians and accountability for officials failing to enforce law, enhancing security.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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