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H.Res. 798 (111th)

Conveying the best wishes of the House of Representatives to those celebrating Diwali.

reportedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

6 October 2009

Last action

29 October 2009 · Committee

Status

Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

Sponsors

Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2], Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Shuler, Heath [D-NC-11], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. McMahon, Michael E. [D-NY-13], Rep. Adler, John H. [D-NJ-3], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10]

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Summary

Recognizes the historical and religious significance of Diwali. Celebrates the rich cultural and religious diversity of the people of the United States and the freedom of religion guaranteed to all Americans. Conveys best wishes to its fellow Americans and to people around the world celebrating Diwali.

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Timeline

  1. 6 October 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 October 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 October 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 29 October 2009

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  5. 29 October 2009

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

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