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H.R. 4347

Turkey Christian Churches Accountability Act

Turkey Christian Churches Accountability Act - Directs the Secretary of State to report annually to Congress until 2021 on the status and return of stolen, confiscated, or otherwise unreturned Christian churches, places of worship, and other properties in or from the Republic of Turkey and in the areas of northern Cyprus occupied by the Turkish military.

Requires such report to: (1) list all the Christian churches, places of worship, and other religious properties, including movable properties such as artwork and other artifacts, in or from Turkey and in the territories of the Republic of Cyprus under military occupation by Turkey that are claimed as stolen, confiscated, or otherwise wrongfully removed from their Christian church owners; and (2) describe all engagement over the previous year on this issue by Department of State officials with representatives of the Republic of Turkey.

Requires that a summary of such information be included in the annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices and the International Religious Freedom Reports.

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39](R-CA)Sponsor
31 cosponsors23 D8 R
31cosponsors1committees5actions13subjects
  • Introduced in HouseMar 28, 2014
  1. Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  2. Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  3. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Turkey Christian Churches Accountability Act — Informed