HRES 1518 · 111th Congress · International Affairs

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the inaugural Nelson Mandela International Day.

Introduced 2010-07-14· Sponsored by Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]· House

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Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.(2010-07-14)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Applauds the U.N. General Assembly for honoring 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 the inaugural 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.…

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Democrats
Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]NJ
Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1]MO
Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]IL
Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10]NY
Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13]MI
Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-3]FL
Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large]VI
Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2]GA
Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-6]NY
Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]MA
Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-11]NY
Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]TN
Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]TX
Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]MI
Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]FL
Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7]CA
Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]CA
Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]IL
Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37]CA
Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large]GU