US SR463 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-3-1)
Status: Introduced on March 22 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-03-22 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1816; text as passed in Senate: CR S1816; text of measure as introduced: CR S1814-1815)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 22 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-03-22 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1816; text as passed in Senate: CR S1816; text of measure as introduced: CR S1814-1815)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz and wishes Iranian-Americans, the people of Iran, and all those who observe this holiday a prosperous new year. Expresses appreciation for Iranian-Americans' contributions to U.S. society. Encourages the peaceful observance of Nowruz in Iran and supports the right of all Iranians to exercise freedom of assembly, freedom of expression, and freedom of speech.
Title
A resolution recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz, expressing appreciation to Iranian-Americans for their contributions to society, and wishing Iranian-Americans and the people of Iran a prosperous new year.
Sponsors
| Sen. Barbara Boxer [D-CA] | Sen. Sherrod Brown [D-OH] | Sen. Roland Burris [D-IL] | Sen. Robert Byrd [D-WV] |
| Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD] | Sen. Robert Casey [D-PA] | Sen. John Cornyn [R-TX] | Sen. Russell Feingold [D-WI] |
| Sen. Orrin Hatch [R-UT] | Sen. Edward Kaufman [D-DE] | Sen. Amy Klobuchar [D-MN] | Sen. Frank Lautenberg [D-NJ] |
| Sen. Carl Levin [D-MI] | Sen. Joseph Lieberman [I-CT] | Sen. John McCain [R-AZ] | Sen. Robert Menendez [D-NJ] |
| Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR] | Sen. Jim Webb [D-VA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-03-22 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1816; text as passed in Senate: CR S1816; text of measure as introduced: CR S1814-1815) |
Same As/Similar To
HR267 (Related) 2010-03-15 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Subjects
Arts, culture, religion
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Historical and cultural resources
Human rights
Iran
Middle East
Racial and ethnic relations
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Historical and cultural resources
Human rights
Iran
Middle East
Racial and ethnic relations
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-resolution/463/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/sres463/BILLS-111sres463ats.pdf |
