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Latest Action: 01/30/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill TextExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a postage stamp should be issued in commemoration of Diwali, a festival celebrated by people of Indian origin. 1/30/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) a postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service (USPS) in commemoration of Diwali, a festival celebrated by people of Indian origin; and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee of the USPS should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
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Latest Action: 04/17/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia . Bill TextRecognizing that the plight of Kashmiri Pandits has been an ongoing concern since 1989 and that their physical, political, and economic security should be safeguarded by the Government of India and the state government of Jammu and Kashmir. 2/5/2007--Introduced. Condemns the human rights violations committed against Kashmiri Pandits. Urges the government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to end cross-border terrorism by dismantling the terrorist infrastructure on territory under its control, so that all Kashmiris can live, work, and worship in peace. Encourages the government of the Republic of India and the state government of Jammu and Kashmir to ensure that Kashmiri Pandits are treated with respect and are able to safely return to Kashmir.
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Latest Action: 06/18/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7818) Bill TextA concurrent resolution recognizing that the plight of Kashmiri Pandits has been an ongoing concern since 1989 and that their physical, political, and economic security should be safeguarded by the Government of the Republic of India and the state government of Jammu and Kashmir. 6/18/2007--Introduced. Condemns the human rights violations committed against Kashmiri Pandits. Urges the government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to end cross-border terrorism by dismantling the terrorist infrastructure on territory under its control, so that all Kashmiris can live, work, and worship in peace. Encourages the government of the Republic of India and the state government of Jammu and Kashmir to ensure that Kashmiri Pandits are treated with respect and are able to safely return to Kashmir.
Latest Action: 03/14/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill TextRecognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali. 3/14/2007--Introduced. Recognizes the religious and historical significance of Diwali, an annual festival celebrated by many South Asians that is particularly significant to Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains. Requests the President to issue a proclamation recognizing Diwali.
Latest Action: 11/14/2007 - S.AMDT.3677 Amendment SA 3677 proposed by Senator Durbin for Senator Menendez. (consideration: CR S14417; text: CR S14416) To amend the resolution. Bill TextA resolution recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali. 11/14/2007--Passed Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary)
Recognizes the religious and historical significance of Diwali, an annual festival celebrated by many South Asians that is particularly significant to Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains. Expresses the deepest respect of the Senate, in observance of Diwali, the festival of lights, for Indian Americans and the Indian diaspora throughout the world on this significant occasion.
Latest Action: 10/15/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill TextRecognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali. 10/15/2007--Introduced. Recognizes the international religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.
Latest Action: 10/29/2007 - Mr. Tanner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. Bill TextRecognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali. 10/16/2007--Introduced. Recognizes Diwali as an important festival. Acknowledges the international religious and historical importance of the festival of Diwali. Recognizes and appreciates the religious diversity in both India and the United States and throughout the world. Acknowledges and supports the new relationship of collaboration and dialogue in international efforts between the United States and India. Acknowledges the onset of Diwali and expresses the deepest respect of the House of Representatives to Indian Americans and the Indian Diaspora throughout the world on this significant occasion.
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Latest Action: 10/29/2007 - Mr. Tanner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. Bill TextRecognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali. 10/16/2007--Introduced. Recognizes Diwali as an important festival. Acknowledges the international religious and historical importance of the festival of Diwali. Recognizes and appreciates the religious diversity in both India and the United States and throughout the world. Acknowledges and supports the new relationship of collaboration and dialogue in international efforts between the United States and India. Acknowledges the onset of Diwali and expresses the deepest respect of the House of Representatives to Indian Americans and the Indian Diaspora throughout the world on this significant occasion.
Latest Action: 10/15/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill TextRecognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali. 10/15/2007--Introduced. Recognizes the international religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.
Latest Action: 11/14/2007 - S.AMDT.3677 Amendment SA 3677 proposed by Senator Durbin for Senator Menendez. (consideration: CR S14417; text: CR S14416) To amend the resolution. Bill TextA resolution recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali. 11/14/2007--Passed Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary)
Recognizes the religious and historical significance of Diwali, an annual festival celebrated by many South Asians that is particularly significant to Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains. Expresses the deepest respect of the Senate, in observance of Diwali, the festival of lights, for Indian Americans and the Indian diaspora throughout the world on this significant occasion.
Also tagged in: Civil liberties, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Ethnic relations, Foreign policy, Human rights, Immigration, India, Indigenous peoples, International affairs, Islamic fundamentalism, Minorities, Pakistan, Political violence, Refugees, Religion, Religious liberty, Repatriation, South Asia, Terrorism
Latest Action: 06/18/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7818) Bill TextA concurrent resolution recognizing that the plight of Kashmiri Pandits has been an ongoing concern since 1989 and that their physical, political, and economic security should be safeguarded by the Government of the Republic of India and the state government of Jammu and Kashmir. 6/18/2007--Introduced. Condemns the human rights violations committed against Kashmiri Pandits. Urges the government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to end cross-border terrorism by dismantling the terrorist infrastructure on territory under its control, so that all Kashmiris can live, work, and worship in peace. Encourages the government of the Republic of India and the state government of Jammu and Kashmir to ensure that Kashmiri Pandits are treated with respect and are able to safely return to Kashmir.
Latest Action: 03/14/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill TextRecognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali. 3/14/2007--Introduced. Recognizes the religious and historical significance of Diwali, an annual festival celebrated by many South Asians that is particularly significant to Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains. Requests the President to issue a proclamation recognizing Diwali.
Also tagged in: Civil liberties, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Ethnic relations, Foreign policy, Human rights, Immigration, India, Indigenous peoples, International affairs, Islamic fundamentalism, Minorities, Pakistan, Political violence, Refugees, Religion, Religious liberty, Repatriation, South Asia, Terrorism
Latest Action: 04/17/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia . Bill TextRecognizing that the plight of Kashmiri Pandits has been an ongoing concern since 1989 and that their physical, political, and economic security should be safeguarded by the Government of India and the state government of Jammu and Kashmir. 2/5/2007--Introduced. Condemns the human rights violations committed against Kashmiri Pandits. Urges the government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to end cross-border terrorism by dismantling the terrorist infrastructure on territory under its control, so that all Kashmiris can live, work, and worship in peace. Encourages the government of the Republic of India and the state government of Jammu and Kashmir to ensure that Kashmiri Pandits are treated with respect and are able to safely return to Kashmir.
Latest Action: 01/30/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill TextExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a postage stamp should be issued in commemoration of Diwali, a festival celebrated by people of Indian origin. 1/30/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) a postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service (USPS) in commemoration of Diwali, a festival celebrated by people of Indian origin; and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee of the USPS should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
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