H.Res. 459 — Encouraging any new government convened in Egypt to fully allow for the freedom of religion.

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Encourages any new government convened in Egypt to fully allow for the freedom of religion.

Expresses the belief that Egyptian law should provide for such freedom, including freedom of conversion and freedom to build houses of worship.

Recommends the release of Coptic Christian prisoners from the spring 2011 protests, unless all due legal processes are timely followed.

Urges the issuance of permanent licenses to monasteries, churches, synagogues, and other places of worship to build boundary fences for their safety and protection.

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2011-11-04
Introduced in House
2011-11-04
Introduced in House
2011-11-04
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2012-02-03
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
2012-02-03
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .

Encouraging any new government convened in Egypt to fully allow for the freedom of religion.

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