Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the concept of nonviolence and the teachings of…

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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.

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32 cosponsors · 31 D, 1 R

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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.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Sep 17, 2007

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: 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.

Latest action (Sep 17, 2007): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Origin: House · Introduced: Sep 17, 2007

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.