A resolution recognizing the historical, cultural, and religious significance of the 550th birthday of Guru Nanak and the contributions and sacrifices made by Sikhs of the United States.
Latest action · Nov 14, 2019 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 10/31/2019 S6339)
Progress
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- IntroducedOct 31, 2019
- Agreed to in SenateNov 14, 2019
Summary
This resolution recognizes the contributions and sacrifices made by Sikhs of the United States and expresses respect for all Sikhs who practice their faith.
The resolution also recognizes the historical, cultural, and religious significance of Guru Nanak's 550th birthday.
Additionally, the resolution recognizes the discrimination Sikhs of the United States have faced.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Oct 31, 2019.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MD | Benjamin L. Cardin | Original | Oct 31, 2019 |
Actions 6
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Nov 14, 2019Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 10/31/2019 S6339)
- Nov 14, 2019Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 10/31/2019 S6339)
- Nov 14, 2019Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6614)
- Nov 14, 2019Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6614)
- Oct 31, 2019Introduced in Senate
Related bills 4
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRES 427 | A resolution recognizing the historical, cultural, and religious significance of Sikh Americans, and for other purposes. | Related bill | Nov 14, 2019 |
| HRES 538 | Recognizing the historical, cultural, and religious significance of Sikh Americans, and for other purposes. | Related bill | Aug 6, 2019 |
| HRES 680 | Recognizing the historical, cultural, and religious significance of the 550th birthday of Guru Nanak and the contributions and sacrifices made by Sikhs of the United States. | Related bill | Nov 8, 2019 |
| HRES 689 | Recognizing the significance of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, to Sikh Americans and Sikhs worldwide. | Related bill | Nov 12, 2019 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues.
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Nov 14, 2019Agreed to Senate
- Oct 31, 2019Introduced in Senate
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