HRES 798
111th Congress
House
Arts, Culture, Religion
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Religion
Conveying the best wishes of the House of Representatives to those celebrating Diwali.
Introduced: October 6, 2009
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4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 29, 2009
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 29, 2009
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 6, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Oct 6, 2009
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Recognizes the historical and religious significance of Diwali.
Celebrates the rich cultural and religious diversity of the people of the United States and the freedom of religion guaranteed to all Americans.
Conveys best wishes to its fellow Americans and to people around the world celebrating Diwali.
What's happening now
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Committees of jurisdiction
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