Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the concept of nonviolence and the teachings of Gandhi remain relevant and instructive in today's world and the United States should take an active role in disseminating the message of nonviolence through education and public awareness.

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Introduced

17 September 2007

Last action

17 September 2007 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sponsors

Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], David Scott, Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13]

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) nonviolence and Mahatma Gandhi's teachings remain relevant in today's world; (2) our nation should take an active role in disseminating the message of nonviolence; and (3) the President should request the American people to observe the International Day of Non-Violence.

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17 September 2007
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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17 September 2007
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Introduced in House
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17 September 2007
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Introduced in House
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/653
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