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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
Summary of Bill HRES 647
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HRES 647
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.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 647
Bill HRES 647 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 4, 2023. Bill HRES 647 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on August 4, 2023. Bill HRES 647's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of August 4, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 647
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 647
Primary Policy Focus
Arts, Culture, ReligionAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 647
Expressing support for the designation of August 15, 2023, as "Indian Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of World's Two Largest Democracies".
Expressing support for the designation of August 15, 2023, as "Indian Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of World's Two Largest Democracies".
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