A resolution recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.

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D WarnerSponsor

3 cosponsors · 2 D, 1 R

R Cornyn CC

D Coons BM

D Menendez

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Senate Introduced Oct 30, 2013
Senate Passed Nov 4, 2013

Recognizes the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali, the festival of lights, and expresses respect for the people of India, Indian Americans, and members of the Indian diaspora around the world on this significant occasion.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Nov 4, 2013

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.

Latest action (Nov 4, 2013): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Oct 30, 2013

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

Senate Introduced Oct 30, 2013
Senate Passed Nov 4, 2013

No recorded floor vote found.