Bill · H.Res. 776· House(119-HRES-776)
Expressing concerns regarding the urgent and escalating threats facing Coptic Christians.
- Introduced
- 9/30/2025
- Last activity
- 9/30/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- J. Hill
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 4
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses concerns regarding the urgent and escalating threats facing Coptic Christians. It highlights that Coptic Christians are an indigenous people in Egypt facing systemic restrictions on religious freedom. The text notes issues such as disproportionate arrests for blasphemy and violence against women and girls. The resolution acknowledges the importance of the United States-Egypt partnership and Egypt's role in combating terrorism. Finally, it urges the Egyptian Government to ensure equal rights for Coptic Christians and to end the culture of impunity regarding attacks against them.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The resolution calls for equal rights for Coptic Christians who are currently treated as second-class citizens.
Does this change how police departments operate?+4
The bill urges the prosecution of criminals and holds government officials accountable for failing to enforce laws protecting Christians.
Would women be better off under this?+4
The resolution highlights and seeks to prevent the abuse and abduction of Coptic women and girls.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Equal Rights for Coptic Christians: The resolution urges the Government of Egypt to ensure that Coptic Christians are afforded the same rights as all other Egyptian citizens (Section 4).
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Ending Impunity for Violence: The resolution calls for the Egyptian Government to pursue the arrest, prosecution, and conviction of individuals who commit crimes against Christians (Section 5).
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Government Accountability: The resolution urges that any Government officials who fail to enforce the law be held accountable (Section 5).
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Protection of Human Rights: The text recognizes the necessity of strengthening the protection of internationally recognized human rights and the rule of law in Egypt (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no specific provisions in this text that describe negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5Improves Policing Reform+4Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+3Increases Counter Terrorism Funding+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- 7/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/7/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/5/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/30/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
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