“Expressing concerns regarding the urgent and escalating threats facing Coptic Christians.”
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This section states that the House of Representatives (1) acknowledges the central importance of the United States-Egypt partnership; (2) appreciates Egypt's role in combating terrorism and violent extremism; (3) recognizes the necessity of strengthening human rights protections and the rule of law in Egypt; (4) urges the Government of Egypt to ensure Coptic Christians are afforded the same rights as all other Egyptian citizens; and (5) urges the Government of Egypt to end impunity for attacks on Christians by arresting, prosecuting, and convicting perpetrators and by holding accountable any officials who fail to enforce the law.