HRES 245
110th Congress
House
Commemorations
Asian American ethnic groups
Asians
Hinduism
Holidays
India
Religion
South Asia
Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.
Introduced: March 14, 2007
Introduced by:
Wilson, Joe
Republican
· South Carolina
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8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 27, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 27, 2008
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H10215)
Sep 27, 2008
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H10215)
Sep 27, 2008
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10215)
Sep 27, 2008
Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
Sep 27, 2008
Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Mar 14, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Mar 14, 2007
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
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.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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