House Simple Resolution 1050
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Urging Turkey to respect the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 16, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
1050
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution calls on Turkey to eliminate all forms of discrimination and uphold international standards for human rights. The resolution also urges Turkey to (1) meet certain criteria prior to its accession into the European Union, and (2) recognize the Ecumenical Patriarchate of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
July 16, 2020
07/24/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
07/16/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
07/16/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:44 PM