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H.CON.RES.139: 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 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced May 1, 2007
- Latest Major Action July 24, 2007
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
34 (20 Democrats, 15 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) encouraging the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to ensure that the needs...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
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Mr. Sherman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 139.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| May 1, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Trent Franks (R-Ariz.) |