HRES 653 · 110th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the concept of nonviolence and the teachings of Gandhi remain relevant and instructive in today's world and the United States should take an active role in disseminating the message of nonviolence through education and public awareness.

Introduced 2007-09-17· Sponsored by Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.(2007-09-17)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) nonviolence and Mahatma Gandhi's teachings remain relevant in today's world; (2) our nation should take an active role in disseminating the message of nonviolence; and (3) the President should request the American people to observe the International Day of Non-Violence.…

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Cosponsors (20)

19 Democrats1 Republican