H.Res. 776 is a non-binding resolution expressing congressional concern about the treatment of Coptic Christians in Egypt, who represent over 10 million people and comprise the largest Christian minority in the Middle East. The resolution highlights systematic religious discrimination, including disproportionate arrests on blasphemy charges, abductions and forced conversions of women and girls, and violence against Christians that often goes unpunished—particularly in rural areas. The House acknowledges the U.S.-Egypt partnership on counterterrorism and regional stability while urging the Egyptian government to extend equal rights to Coptic Christians and take stronger action to prosecute those who commit crimes against them, including holding accountable officials who fail to enforce the law. As a resolution rather than legislation, this measure does not authorize funding or establish legal requirements, but instead serves as a formal statement of congressional position intended to influence U.S. diplomatic engagement with Egypt on religious freedom and human rights issues.
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