Expressing support for the designation of August 15, 2023, as "Indian Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of World's Two Largest Democracies".

1/3/2024, 8:30 PM
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 647

Introduced on
2023-08-04

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

8/4/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This resolution expresses support for the designation of Indian Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of World's Two Largest Democracies.

Further, the resolution acknowledges the contributions of Americans of Indian descent to society in the United States.

Bill 118 HRES 647, titled "Expressing support for the designation of August 15, 2023, as 'Indian Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of World's Two Largest Democracies'", is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to recognize and celebrate the independence of India, which was achieved on August 15, 1947.

The resolution highlights the importance of India's independence and its significance as the world's largest democracy. It also emphasizes the strong and enduring relationship between the United States and India, two of the world's largest democracies.

The resolution calls for August 15, 2023, to be designated as "Indian Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of World's Two Largest Democracies". This designation is meant to honor the shared values of democracy, freedom, and independence that both countries hold dear. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 647 seeks to celebrate the independence of India and strengthen the bond between the United States and India as two of the world's largest democracies.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing support for the designation of August 15, 2023, as "Indian Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of World's Two Largest Democracies".

Policy Areas
Arts, Culture, Religion

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Latest Summary1/3/2024

This resolution expresses support for the designation of Indian Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of World's Two Largest Democracies.

Further, the resolution acknowledges the contributions of Americans of Indian descent to so...


Latest Action8/4/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.