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Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh's independence.

Introduced: March 16, 2021 Introduced by: Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution recognizes the people of Bangladesh on the 50th anniversary of their independence and the historical significance of this milestone to those of Bangladeshi heritage. It also recognizes the contributions of Bangladesh for hosting Rohingya refugees fleeing genocide in Burma (Myanmar).

What's happening now March 16, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
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Gomez, Jimmy
California · Mar 16, 2021
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Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Mar 16, 2021
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Tlaib, Rashida
Michigan · Mar 16, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 239: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh's independence.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HRES-239/
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"H. Res. 239: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh's independence.." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HRES-239/.
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H. Res. 239, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HRES-239/.
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