HRES 653
110th Congress
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Nonviolence
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the concept of nonviolence and the teachings of Gandhi remain relevant and instructive in today's world and the United States should take an active role in disseminating the message of nonviolence through education and public awareness.
Introduced: September 17, 2007
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Sep 17, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sep 17, 2007
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) nonviolence and Mahatma Gandhi's teachings remain relevant in today's world; (2) our nation should take an active role in disseminating the message of nonviolence; and (3) the President should request the American people to observe the International Day of Non-Violence.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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