HRES Bill 1554 Expressing support for the recognition and commemoration of the Sikh Genocide of 1984.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2024-10-25

Bill 118 HRES 1554 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress expressing support for the recognition and commemoration of the Sikh Genocide of 1984. The resolution acknowledges the tragic events that took place in India in 1984, where thousands of Sikhs were killed in organized violence following the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The resolution calls on the United States government to officially recognize the events of 1984 as a genocide and to commemorate the lives lost in the violence. It also urges the Indian government to conduct a full investigation into the events of 1984 and to hold those responsible for the violence accountable. The resolution highlights the importance of remembering and honoring the victims of the Sikh Genocide of 1984, and emphasizes the need for justice and accountability for the atrocities that were committed. It also reaffirms the United States' commitment to promoting human rights and religious freedom around the world. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1554 is a bipartisan effort to bring attention to the tragic events of 1984 and to support the Sikh community in their quest for recognition and justice.

Recent Activity

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Alternative Names

Expressing support for the recognition and commemoration of the Sikh Genocide of 1984.

Expressing support for the recognition and commemoration of the Sikh Genocide of 1984.

Associated Legislation

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Policy Areas

International Affairs

Potential Impact

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22]

Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22]

Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]

Rep. Fong, Vince [R-CA-20]

Rep. Duarte, John S. [R-CA-13]

Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]

Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5]

Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]

Rep. Fong, Vince [R-CA-20]

Rep. Duarte, John S. [R-CA-13]

Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]

Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5]

Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]

Committees and Subcommittees

Foreign Affairs Committee

Variations and Revisions

John S. DuarteRo KhannaForeign Affairs

Expressing support for the recognition and commemoration of the Sikh Genocide of 1984.

11/15/2024, 9:05 AM
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.Bill 118 HRES 1554 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress expressing support for the recognition and commemoration of the Sikh Genocide of 1984. The resolution acknowledges the tragic events that took place in India in 1984, where thousands of...
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 1554

Introduced on
2024-10-25

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

10/25/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.Bill 118 HRES 1554 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress expressing support for the recognition and commemoration of the Sikh Genocide of 1984. The resolution acknowledges the tragic events that took place in India in 1984, where thousands of...
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing support for the recognition and commemoration of the Sikh Genocide of 1984.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Comments

APPROVED
JP
Jolene Petty
This bill is so dumb, why do we need to support it? It's just a waste of time and money. #confused #notnecessary

APPROVED
RP
Royalty Pruitt
I don't like this bill. It's bad. It's about the Sikh Genocide of 1984. I don't think it's good. It might make things worse. I don't want that. It's not good for me.

APPROVED
AG
Amina Gibbons
I don't think this bill is a good idea. It's just not right. It's like, why are we even talking about this? It's so confusing. I don't see how it's gonna help anything. It's just a mess. #confused #notsure #bigpicture

Recent Activity

Latest Action10/25/2024
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.