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H.Res. 245 (110th)

Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

14 March 2007

Last action

27 September 2008 · Committee

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22], Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Matheson, Jim [D-UT-2], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17], Rep. Ferguson, Mike [R-NJ-7], Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48], Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11], Rep. Porter, Jon C. [R-NV-3], Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1], Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9], Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Rep. Lewis, Ron [R-KY-2], Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7]

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Summary

Recognizes the religious and historical significance of Diwali, an annual festival celebrated by many South Asians that is particularly significant to Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains. Requests the President to issue a proclamation recognizing Diwali.

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Timeline

  1. 14 March 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 March 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 March 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 September 2008

    Floor

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10215)

    Source: Floor

  5. 27 September 2008

    Discharge

    Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  6. 27 September 2008

    Floor

    Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

    Source: Floor

  7. 27 September 2008

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  8. 27 September 2008

    Passed

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H10215)

    Source: Floor

  9. 27 September 2008

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H10215)

    Source: Floor

  10. 27 September 2008

    Committee

    Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.

    Source: Committee

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