HRES 211
115th Congress
House
Arts, Culture, Religion
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Historical and cultural resources
Human rights
Iran
Middle East
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz.
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 20, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 20, 2017
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz.
Expresses appreciation for the contributions of Iranian-Americans to U.S. society in observance of Nowruz.
Recognizes the aspirations of all people, including the people of Iran, for human rights and religious tolerance as embodied in the spirit of Nowruz.
Wishes Iranian-Americans, the people of Iran, and all those who observe this holiday a prosperous new year.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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