US HR368 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 26-0)
Status: Introduced on July 16 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-07-16 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 16 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-07-16 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on Nelson Mandela International Day. Applauds the United Nations General Assembly for uniting to honor President Mandela's contribution to international peace and freedom. Recognizes the global impact of President Mandela's legacy and commitment to nonviolence, respect, and dialogue. Supports the international community's recognition of United Nations Nelson Mandela International Day. Urges all U.S. citizens to reflect on the importance of peace, tolerance, democracy, human rights, and reconciliation in honor of Nelson Mandela International Day.
Title
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on Nelson Mandela International Day.
Sponsors
Rep. John Lewis [D-GA] | Rep. John Conyers [D-MI] | Rep. Charles Rangel [D-NY] | Rep. Jim McDermott [D-WA] |
Rep. James McGovern [D-MA] | Rep. Karen Bass [D-CA] | Rep. Yvette Clarke [D-NY] | Rep. Raul Grijalva [D-AZ] |
Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX] | Rep. Brenda Lawrence [D-MI] | Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC] | Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz [D-FL] |
Rep. Cedric Richmond [D-LA] | Rep. Jose Serrano [D-NY] | Rep. Terri Sewell [D-AL] | Rep. Alma Adams [D-NC] |
Rep. Luis Gutierrez [D-IL] | Sen. Chris Van Hollen [D-MD] | Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA] | Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL] |
Rep. Maxine Waters [D-CA] | Rep. Sanford Bishop [D-GA] | Rep. Donna Edwards [D-MD] | Rep. Gregory Meeks [D-NY] |
Rep. Mark Pocan [D-WI] | Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
2015-07-16 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
2015-07-16 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Africa
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Political movements and philosophies
South Africa
United Nations
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Political movements and philosophies
South Africa
United Nations
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/368/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres368/BILLS-114hres368ih.pdf |