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HCONRES 55 110th Congress House

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 India and…

Official title: Recognizing that the plight of Kashmiri Pandits has been an ongoing concern since 1989 and that their physical, political, and economic security should be safe… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: 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 India and the state government of Jammu and Kashmir.

Introduced: September 7, 2007 Introduced by: Wilson, Joe Republican · South Carolina See on congress.gov
International Affairs Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCrime and Law EnforcementEthnic relationsHinduism
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Human rightsImmigrationIndiaIndigenous peoplesIslamic fundamentalismMinoritiesPakistanPolitical violenceRefugeesReligionReligious libertyRepatriationSouth AsiaTerrorism
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Apr 17, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight.
Apr 17, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
Feb 5, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 5, 2007
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 17, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • SCONRES 38 Identical bill A concurrent resolution recognizing that the plight of Kashmiri Pandits has been an ongoing concern since 1989 and that…
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LAMPSON, NICK
· Sep 7, 2007
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Feb 12, 2007
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 55: 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 India and the state government of Jammu and Kashmir.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HCONRES-55/
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"H. Con. Res. 55: 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 India and the state government of Jammu and Kashmir.." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HCONRES-55/.
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H. Con. Res. 55, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HCONRES-55/.
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[H. Con. Res. 55: 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 India and the state government of Jammu and Kashmir.](https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HCONRES-55/)
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