United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HRES 709 — Welcoming His Holiness, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the worldwide spiritual and administrative head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, to Washington, DC, and recognizing his commitment to world peace, justice, nonviolence, human rights, religious freedom, and democracy.

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Summary

Welcomes His Holiness, Mirza Masroor Ahmad to Washington, DC. Commends His Holiness for: (1) promoting individual and world peace and justice; and (2) his perseverance in counseling Ahmadi Muslims to eschew any form of violence, even in the face of severe persecution.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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What does HRES 709 do?
Welcomes His Holiness, Mirza Masroor Ahmad to Washington, DC. Commends His Holiness for: (1) promoting individual and world peace and justice; and (2) his perseverance in counseling Ahmadi Muslims to eschew any form of violence, even in the face of severe persecution.
Who sponsors HRES 709?
HRES 709 is sponsored by Zoe Lofgren (D).
What is the current status of HRES 709?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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