That the Senate— (1) welcomes Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to the United States; (2) expresses hope that President el-Sisi’s visit will open a new chapter in United States-Egyptian relations as both sides pledge to work toward greater cooperation based on shared interests and values; (3) acknowledges the central and historic importance of the United States-Egypt partnership in advancing the common interests of both countries; (4) hopes that President el-Sisi will highlight in public statements the value of ties between the United States and Egypt; (5) recognizes that Egypt faces legitimate security threats and expresses condolences for the loss of life suffered by the Egyptian people in attacks by violent extremist organizations; (6) stands with the Egyptian people as they confront violent extremism and threats on land and sea borders; (7) appreciates Egypt’s regional role as a partner and mediator; (8) recognizes the necessity for Egypt’s leaders to take steps toward genuine political reform that prioritizes human rights, fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law; (9) demands the immediate release of unjustly imprisoned American citizens, including Aya Hijazi, who has been detained in Egypt since May 2014 on unsubstantiated charges; (10) demands an immediate end to the harassment and interference in the operations of independent civil society and media organizations in Egypt, including the closure of Case 173 and the revision of Egypt’s nongovernmental organization law in accordance with international best practices; (11) encourages the United States and Egypt to increase cooperation— (A) to combat terrorism in a manner consistent with international human rights law; (B) to promote principles of good governance; and (C) to ensure respect for the universal rights of the Egyptian people