HRES 798 · 111th Congress · Arts, Culture, Religion

Conveying the best wishes of the House of Representatives to those celebrating Diwali.

Introduced 2009-10-06· Sponsored by Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7]· House

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Latest: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.(2009-10-29)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Recognizes the historical and religious significance of Diwali. Celebrates the rich cultural and religious diversity of the people of the United States and the freedom of religion guaranteed to all Americans. Conveys best wishes to its fellow Americans and to people around the world celebrating Diwali.…

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Cosponsors (20)

16 Democrats4 Republicans
Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-40]CA
Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-7]NY
Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]NJ
Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]SC
Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]FL
Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5]NY
Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]IL
Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large]GU
Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33]CA
Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1]HI
Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2]TN
Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9]NY
Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2]AR
Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large]AS
Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]MI
Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7]PA
Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-17]OH
Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-29]CA
Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15]CA
Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17]FL