Urging the Republic of Turkey to comply with all European Union standards and criteria prior to its accession to the European Union.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Sep 29, 2006

States that the Republic of Turkey should demonstrate that it is meeting Copenhagen European Council criteria for European Union (EU) accession.

Calls on Turkey to: (1) adhere to all EU accession criteria and EU laws, extend its customs union to all EU members, and recognize all EU members, including the Republic of Cyprus; and (2) pledge to uphold and safeguard human, religious, and cultural rights.

Urges the removal of Turkish occupation forces from the northern one-third of Cyprus in accordance with U.N. Security Council Resolution 353.

States that Turkey should recognize the fundamental rights of all Cypriots, including the rights of property ownership, free movement, free settlement, and refugee return.

Encourages Turkey to continue to modernize and democratize its own society.

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Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14] · D–NY

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Foreign Affairs Committee

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Oct 12, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats.
Sep 29, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Sep 29, 2006
Introduced in House
Sep 29, 2006
Introduced in House

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HRES 411 · Urging the Republic of Turkey to comply with all European Union standards and criteria prior to its accession to the European Union.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.493, 109th Congress: Urging the Republic of Turkey to comply with all European Union standards and criteria prior to its accession to the European Union.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/493

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2006-09-29.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.493, 109th Congress: Urging the Republic of Turkey to comply with all European Union standards and criteria prior to its accession to the European Union.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/493

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2006-09-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/hconres493/BILLS-109hconres493ih.htm

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Discuss H.Con.Res.493, 109th Congress: Urging the Republic of Turkey to comply with all European Union standards and criteria prior to its accession to the European Union.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/493

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2006-09-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/hconres493/BILLS-109hconres493ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-23T13:28:35Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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