US HR698 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 30-7)
Status: Introduced on July 30 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-07-30 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Pending: House Oversight And Government Reform Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Condemns: (1) the attack that occurred at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin on August 5, 2012; and (2) intolerance, including religious and racial discrimination, and calls for continued vigilance against violence. Honors the memory of Suveg Singh Khattra, Satwant Singh Kaleka, Ranjit Singh, Sita Singh, Paramjit Kaur, and Prakash Singh, who died in the attack. Applauds the bravery of Lieutenant Brian Murphy and other first responders who prevented the gunman from taking more lives and treated wounded individuals.

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Title

Condemning the attack that occurred at the Oak Creek Sikh Gurdwara on August 5, 2012, and honoring the memory of those who died in the attack.

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History

DateChamberAction
2014-07-30HouseReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Same As/Similar To

HR334 (Same As) 2013-08-02 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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