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Expressing support for the designation of August 15, 2025, as "Indian Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of the World's Two Largest Democracies".
8/16/2025, 8:18 AM
Summary of Bill HRES 659
The bill "Expressing support for the designation of August 15, 2025, as 'Indian Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of the World's Two Largest Democracies'" (H.Res. 659) was introduced in the 119th Congress on August 15, 2025. The bill aims to officially recognize August 15 as "Indian Independence Day" to commemorate the independence of India and celebrate the world's two largest democracies. The bill does not contain specific directives or actions to be taken but focuses on the symbolic recognition and celebration of the day. Further details and the official text of the bill can be accessed via the provided links to the PDF version and other formats on the Congress website.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 659
Bill HRES 659 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 15, 2025. Bill HRES 659 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on August 15, 2025. Bill HRES 659's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of August 15, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 659
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 659
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 659
Expressing support for the designation of August 15, 2025, as "Indian Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of the World's Two Largest Democracies".
Expressing support for the designation of August 15, 2025, as "Indian Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of the World's Two Largest Democracies".
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