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- H.RES.417
H.RES.417: Praising India's rich religious diversity and commitment to tolerance and equality, and reaffirming the need to protect the rights and freedoms of religious minorities.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Nov. 18, 2013
- Latest Major Action Jan. 9, 2014
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
53 (26 Democrats, 27 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Recognizes the suffering of Indian citizens who have been victims of religious violence. Calls for religious freedom and related human rights to be included in the United States-India Strategic Dialogue and for such issues to be raised directly with federal and state Indian government officials. Declares that the House of Representatives shares the opinion of the Department of State and the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Jan. 9, 2014 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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| Nov. 18, 2013 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| Nov. 18, 2013 |
Referred to House Foreign Affairs
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| Nov. 18, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Joe Pitts (R-Pa.) |