For Immediate Release
(Washington, DC ) November 17, 2025 – Christian Newswire
Coptic Solidarity ardently welcomes the introduction of a bipartisan resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. French Hill (R-AR) and Rep. Tom Suozzi (D -NY), expressing grave concern over the urgent and escalating threats facing Coptic Christians in Egypt. H RES 776 highlights systemic persecution, the absence of equal citizenship, and the urgent need for international accountability to protect Egypt’s indigenous Christian population.
A Historic but Imperiled Community
The resolution importantly acknowledges that: “St. Mark brought Christianity to Egypt, where Coptic Christians have been an Indigenous people of Egypt for over 2,000 years, deeply rooted in ancient Egyptian traditions, from language and liturgical music to ritual symbolism, and have preserved a cultural identity that long predates the Islamic conquest of Egypt in the seventh century.”
Today, numbering more than 10 million, the Copts are the Middle East’s largest Christian and non-Muslim community. Despite their long history and deep contributions to Egyptian society, Copts live as marginalized second-class citizens, facing systemic restrictions on religious freedom, routine discrimination in education and employment, disproportionate arrests under “blasphemy” laws, and violence that is almost always met with impunity. Their identity has been consistently undermined through legal manipulation, denial of history, and state policies designed to erode their existence.
Key Provisions
The resolution:
- Affirms the historic U.S.-Egypt partnership while underscoring the importance of strengthening human rights and rule of law.
- Acknowledges Copts as an integral part of Egypt’s history and calls for their equal treatment as full citizens.
- Urges the Egyptian government to end the culture of impunity surrounding violence against Christians by prosecuting perpetrators and holding complicit officials accountable.
- Calls for equal rights for Copts in law, practice, and societal participation, in line with international human rights commitments
A Call for Action
“By taking just a minute to send a message to your Representative, you help amplify the voices of millions of Copts who are denied basic rights in their own homeland” said Caroline Doss, President of Coptic Solidarity. “This resolution is more than words—it’s a test of whether the U.S. will stand firmly for equality, religious freedom, and accountability. We need everyone’s participation to ensure that Congress acts.”
US residents are encouraged to participate in Coptic Solidarity’s online advocacy campaign. Just enter your address, and the advocacy software will use it to automatically identify and send your message to the correct Members of Congress. The message urges Members of Congress to cosponsor and support the swift passage of this resolution.
Coptic Solidarity is an organization seeking to help Copts of Egypt and other persecuted minorities. We support those in Egypt working for the protection of the fundamental rights of all Egyptian citizens, and advocate in cooperation with the affiliated organizations in Canada and in Europe (Solidarité Copte). For more information, contact coptadvocacy@copticsolidarity.org
