US HR211 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 15-0)
Status: Introduced on March 20 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-03-20 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 20 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-03-20 - 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. Zoe Lofgren [D-CA] | Rep. Adam Smith [D-WA] | Rep. Carolyn Maloney [D-NY] | Rep. Gerald Connolly [D-VA] |
Rep. Luis Gutierrez [D-IL] | Rep. Jared Huffman [D-CA] | Rep. Alan Lowenthal [D-CA] | Rep. Jackie Speier [D-CA] |
Rep. Tony Cardenas [D-CA] | Rep. Eric Swalwell [D-CA] | Rep. Judy Chu [D-CA] | Rep. Keith Ellison [D-MN] |
Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX] | Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC] | Rep. Anna Eshoo [D-CA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2017-03-20 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
2017-03-20 | 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/115th-congress/house-resolution/211/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres211/BILLS-115hres211ih.pdf |