US Congress Senate Resolution 108 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-2)
Status: Introduced on April 3 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-04-03 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2177)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

A resolution reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the United States-Egypt partnership. Welcomes Egyptian President el-Sisi to the United States. Acknowledges the importance of the U.S.-Egypt partnership in advancing common interests. Demands: (1) the release of unjustly imprisoned American citizens, and (2) an end to the harassment and interference in the operations of independent civil society and media organizations in Egypt. Encourages the United States and Egypt to increase cooperation to combat terrorism. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to support the Egyptian government with assistance, training, and other resources as it combats terrorism, addresses security in the Sinai Peninsula, and enhances Egypt's border security and maritime security. Declares that any proposed restructuring of U.S. assistance to Egypt will take into account progress on meaningful political reform, human rights, and fundamental freedoms. Calls on the U.S. government to develop a new strategy for joint efforts to: (1) bolster trade between the United States and Egypt and investment in the Egyptian private sector, (2) combat corruption, and (3) promote higher education.

A resolution reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the United States-Egypt partnership.

Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]	Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]	Sen. Tim Kaine [D-VA]	Sen. Todd Young [R-IN]
Sen. Robert Menendez [D-NJ]	Sen. Christopher Coons [D-DE]	Sen. Cory Booker [D-NJ]

Date	Chamber	Action
2017-04-03	Senate	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2177)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/108/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/sres108/BILLS-115sres108is.pdf