Commending India on its celebration of Republic Day.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (11 Mar 2004): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
What this bill does
This U.S. House of Representatives resolution, H.Con.Res. 15, commends India on its Republic Day celebrations. It acknowledges India as the world's largest democracy and highlights its Constitution, adopted in 1950, which established a parliamentary democracy and enshrined principles like universal suffrage and equality. The resolution also notes the influence of American Founding Fathers on India's Constitution and the shared democratic values between the two nations.
The measure affects the relationship between the United States and India by expressing Congress's support for continued strong ties. It is a non-binding resolution, meaning it does not create new laws or require specific actions, but rather serves as a statement of Congress's sentiment.
This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2003. It has since been received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations for further consideration.
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Official summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Commends India on its celebration of Republic Day. Reiterates congressional support for continued strong relations between the United States and India.
Timeline
11 Mar 2004
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 15 do?
- This U.S. House of Representatives resolution, H.Con.Res. 15, commends India on its Republic Day celebrations. It acknowledges India as the world's largest democracy and highlights its Constitution, adopted in 1950, which established a parliamentary democracy and enshrined principles like universal suffrage and equality. The resolution also notes the influence of American Founding Fathers on India's Constitution and the shared democratic values between the two nations. The measure affects the relationship between the United States and India by expressing Congress's support for continued strong ties. It is a non-binding resolution, meaning it does not create new laws or require specific actions, but rather serves as a statement of Congress's sentiment. This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2003. It has since been received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations for further consideration.
- Has H.Con.Res. 15 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 15. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 15?
- H.Con.Res. 15 was sponsored by Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] (R-SC), with 51 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 15?
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (11 Mar 2004).
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