US HR156 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 17-1)
Status: Introduced on March 18 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-03-18 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 18 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-03-18 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz. Recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz. Expresses appreciation for the contributions of Iranian-Americans to U.S. society in observance of Nowruz. Recognizes the aspirations of all people, including the people of Iran, for human rights and religious tolerance as embodied in the spirit of Nowruz. Wishes Iranian-Americans, the people of Iran, and all those who observe this holiday a prosperous new year.
Title
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz.
Sponsors
Rep. Michael Honda [D-CA] | Rep. Carolyn Maloney [D-NY] | Rep. Gerald Connolly [D-VA] | Rep. Andre Carson [D-IN] |
Rep. Donna Edwards [D-MD] | Rep. John Conyers [D-MI] | Rep. Scott Peters [D-CA] | Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX] |
Rep. Ted Lieu [D-CA] | Rep. Bonnie Coleman [D-NJ] | Rep. John Mica [R-FL] | Rep. Adam Smith [D-WA] |
Rep. Alan Lowenthal [D-CA] | Rep. Judy Chu [D-CA] | Rep. Eric Swalwell [D-CA] | Rep. Zoe Lofgren [D-CA] |
Rep. Tony Cardenas [D-CA] | Rep. Loretta Sanchez [D-CA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2015-03-18 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
2015-03-18 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Arts, culture, religion
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Historical and cultural resources
Human rights
Iran
Middle East
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Historical and cultural resources
Human rights
Iran
Middle East
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/156/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres156/BILLS-114hres156ih.pdf |