HRES 548 · 109th Congress · Commemorations

Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.

Introduced 2005-11-10· Sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]· House

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Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.(2005-11-10)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Recognizes the religious and historical significance of Diwali, an annual festival celebrated by many South Asians that is particularly significant to Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains. Requests the President to issue a proclamation recognizing Diwali.…

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Cosponsors (20)

16 Democrats4 Republicans
Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5]NY
Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7]WA
Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12]NJ
Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-16]CA
Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6]KY
Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11]MI
Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17]FL
Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13]CA
Rep. Matheson, Jim [D-UT-2]UT
Rep. Harris, Katherine [R-FL-13]FL
Rep. Davis, Jim [D-FL-11]FL
Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4]MD
Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-7]NY
Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12]CA
Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15]CA
Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]SC
Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4]NC
Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18]CA
Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]MD
Rep. Putnam, Adam H. [R-FL-12]FL