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HRES 689 116th Congress House Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Asia Commemorative events and holidays Congressional tributes Racial and ethnic relations Religion

Recognizing the significance of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, to Sikh Americans and Sikhs worldwide.

Introduced: November 12, 2019 Introduced by: Garamendi, John Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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This resolution recognizes the significance of Guru Nanak's 550th birthday to Sikh Americans and Sikhs worldwide.

What's happening now November 12, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

 Related & companion bills 4
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  • HRES 538 Related bill Recognizing the historical, cultural, and religious significance of Sikh Americans, and for other purposes.
  • HRES 680 Related bill Recognizing the historical, cultural, and religious significance of the 550th birthday of Guru Nanak and the contributi…
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All 4 Democratic 3
Cook, Paul
· Nov 12, 2019
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Costa, Jim
California · Nov 12, 2019
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Lofgren, Zoe
California · Nov 12, 2019
 D
Stevens, Haley M.
Michigan · Nov 12, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 689: Recognizing the significance of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, to Sikh Americans and Sikhs worldwide.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-689/
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"H. Res. 689: Recognizing the significance of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, to Sikh Americans and Sikhs worldwide.." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-689/.
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H. Res. 689, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-689/.
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[H. Res. 689: Recognizing the significance of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, to Sikh Americans and Sikhs worldwide.](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-689/)
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