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Human Rights: Protecting Coptic Christians in Egypt

Expressing concerns regarding the urgent and escalating threats facing Coptic Christians.

5 months ago·View on Congress.gov

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This resolution highlights the ongoing dangers faced by Coptic Christians in Egypt, who make up the largest Christian community in the Middle East with over 10 million people.
Members of Congress are concerned that these citizens are often treated like second-class citizens, facing unfair arrests for their religious beliefs and a lack of protection from local authorities.
The proposal specifically points out a disturbing pattern of Coptic women and girls being kidnapped and forced to change their religion, noting that the Egyptian government has often failed to stop these crimes.
While the resolution acknowledges that Egypt is an important partner for the U.S. in fighting terrorism, it urges Egyptian leaders to start arresting and convicting people who attack Christians.
The goal is to push Egypt to provide the same legal rights and safety to all its citizens, regardless of their religion, and to hold government officials accountable if they fail to enforce the law.

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Sep 30, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sep 30, 2025

Submitted in House

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Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Expressing concerns regarding the urgent and escalating threats facing Coptic Christians.

Bill NumberHRES 776

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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D: 3R: 2

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