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- H.CON.RES.396
H.CON.RES.396: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should address the ongoing problem of untouchability in India.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced April 27, 2006
- Latest Major Action May 24, 2006
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (7 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that, as the leaders of the United States and the Republic of India have expressed commitment to the values of human freedom, democracy, and the rule of law, it is in U.S. interests to address the treatment of the Dalits and Tribals in India by: (1) raising the issue of caste discrimination and untouchability; (2) inviting Dalit organizations to participate in the planning and implementation of U.S. development...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Government Reform, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House International Relations
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Referred to House Financial Services
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Referred to House Government Reform
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Referred to House Education and the Workforce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
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| April 27, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Trent Franks (R-Ariz.) |