Recognizing that the plight of Kashmiri Pandits has been an ongoing concern since 1989 and that their physical, political, and economic security should be safeguarded by the Government of India and the state government of Jammu and Kashmir.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Apr 2007): Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 55, introduced in the House of Representatives in 2007, is a concurrent resolution. It aims to recognize the ongoing concerns regarding Kashmiri Pandits since 1989 and advocates for their physical, political, and economic security to be safeguarded by the governments of India and Jammu and Kashmir.
The resolution would express Congress's condemnation of human rights violations against Kashmiri Pandits. It would also urge the government of Pakistan to cease cross-border terrorism and encourage the Indian government and the state government of Jammu and Kashmir to ensure Kashmiri Pandits are treated with respect, dignity, and can return to Kashmir safely.
Introduced in the 110th Congress, the bill was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and subsequently to its Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight. As a concurrent resolution, it does not require the President's signature to pass but is a statement of opinion from both the House and the Senate.
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Timeline
17 Apr 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 55 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 55, introduced in the House of Representatives in 2007, is a concurrent resolution. It aims to recognize the ongoing concerns regarding Kashmiri Pandits since 1989 and advocates for their physical, political, and economic security to be safeguarded by the governments of India and Jammu and Kashmir. The resolution would express Congress's condemnation of human rights violations against Kashmiri Pandits. It would also urge the government of Pakistan to cease cross-border terrorism and encourage the Indian government and the state government of Jammu and Kashmir to ensure Kashmiri Pandits are treated with respect, dignity, and can return to Kashmir safely. Introduced in the 110th Congress, the bill was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and subsequently to its Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight. As a concurrent resolution, it does not require the President's signature to pass but is a statement of opinion from both the House and the Senate.
- Has H.Con.Res. 55 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 55. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 55?
- H.Con.Res. 55 was sponsored by Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] (R-SC), with 8 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 55?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight. (17 Apr 2007).
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