Urging Turkey to respect the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
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HRES 136 — Urging Turkey to respect the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
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Summary
Calls on Turkey to: (1) eliminate all forms of discrimination, particularly those based on race or religion, and grant the Ecumenical Patriarch appropriate international recognition and ecclesiastic succession; (2) safeguard religious and human rights; (3) continue the advancement of processes and programs to modernize and democratize its own society; (4) respect international law, European Union laws, and the basic tenets of human rights; and (5) prove that it is ready to meet the criteria set forth by the Copenhagen European Council prior to its accession into the European Union.
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Read HRES 136 on the official United States source →Action History
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E359)
Sponsors
- Carolyn Maloney · Primary
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HRES 136 do?
- Calls on Turkey to: (1) eliminate all forms of discrimination, particularly those based on race or religion, and grant the Ecumenical Patriarch appropriate international recognition and ecclesiastic succession; (2) safeguard religious and human rights; (3) continue the advancement of processes and programs to modernize and democratize its own society; (4) respect international law, European Union laws, and the basic tenets of human rights; and (5) prove that it is ready to meet the criteria set forth by the Copenhagen European Council prior to its accession into the European Union.
- Who sponsors HRES 136?
- HRES 136 is sponsored by Carolyn Maloney (D).
- What is the current status of HRES 136?
- This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HRES 136?
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