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  • H. RES. 1199 — Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion and occupation of northern Cyprus.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:295

    H. RES. 1199 acknowledges the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion and ongoing occupation of northern Cyprus. The resolution condemns Turkey's continued military presence on the island and calls for the withdrawal of its troops. It advocates for a resolution to the Cyprus problem based on...

    Simple Explanation

    In 1974, Turkey sent soldiers to an island called Cyprus, and they have stayed there ever since. This idea says Turkey should take their soldiers back and let everyone on the island live together fairly.

  • H. RES. 17 — Condemning Turkey for its illegal occupation of Cyprus and encouraging President Trump to make the resolution of the Cyprus problem a top foreign policy priority.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:397

    H. RES. 17 is a resolution that condemns Turkey for its ongoing occupation of Cyprus and calls for the withdrawal of Turkish troops. It urges Turkey to follow democratic principles in line with its NATO membership, and advocates for a resolution to the Cyprus issue within a...

    Simple Explanation

    H. RES. 17 is like a message from the U.S. saying they are unhappy with Turkey for staying in a part of Cyprus that they aren't supposed to. It asks Turkey to play fair, follow the rules, and for the U.S. President to help fix the situation.