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H.Con.Res. 139 (110th)

Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should address the ongoing problem of untouchability in India.

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Introduced

1 May 2007

Last action

24 July 2007 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Sali, Bill [R-ID-1], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Pastor, Ed [D-AZ-4], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6], Rep. Musgrave, Marilyn N. [R-CO-4], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS], Rep. Schwartz, Allyson Y. [D-PA-13], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

7 April 2025

Rule of law

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Summary

Expresses the sense of Congress that, as the leaders of the United States and the Republic of India have expressed commitment to the values of human freedom, democracy, and the rule of law, it is in U.S. interests to address the treatment of the Dalits and Tribals in India by: (1) raising the issue of caste discrimination and untouchability; (2) inviting Dalit organizations to participate in the planning and implementation of U.S. development projects; (3) prioritizing funding for projects that positively impact Dalit and Tribal communities, especially women; (4) ensuring that anyone receiving U.S. government funds in India is aware that it is U.S. policy that caste discrimination is unacceptable; (5) ensuring that qualified Dalits are not discouraged from working with the U.S. government or U.S.-funded organizations in India; and (6) discussing the issue of caste in the context of congressional delegations.

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Timeline

  1. 1 May 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 May 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 May 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 June 2007

    Passed

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  5. 26 June 2007

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 23 July 2007

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  7. 23 July 2007

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text as passed in House: CR H8211-8212)

    Source: Floor

  8. 23 July 2007

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text as passed in House: CR H8211-8212)

    Source: Floor

  9. 23 July 2007

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 139.

    Source: Floor

  10. 23 July 2007

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8211-8213)

    Source: Floor

  11. 23 July 2007

    Floor

    Mr. Sherman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  12. 24 July 2007

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

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