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Recognizing the tenth anniversary of the tragic communal violence in Gujarat, India. [HR-569]
Recognizes the suffering of all those persons who were affected by the 2002 violence in Gujarat, India, including those persons who lost their lives in the Godhra train fire. Shares the Department of State opinion that the Gujarat government has not adequately pursued justice for the victims of the violence, and remains concerned by reports about Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's complicity in such violence. Commends the U.S. government for denying a visa to Minister Modi in 2005. Applauds the Department of State and the United States Commission
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Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali. [HR-439]
Recognizes the religious and historical significance of Diwali.
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Recognizing that the religious freedom and human rights violations of Kashmiri Pandits has been ongoing since 1989. [HR-387]
Condemns the extremist violence, lack of religious freedom, and human rights violations committed against Kashmiri Pandits, which they have endured for more than two decades. Insists that terrorist infrastructure in the region be dismantled and terrorists held accountable for their actions.
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Expressing support for the Republic of India to gain a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. [HR-101]
Expresses appreciation for the Republic of India as a democratic ally, key economic partner, and a rising global power. Supports India's inclusion as a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council.
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Tibetan Refugee Assistance Act of 2011 [HB-699]
Tibetan Refugee Assistance Act of 2011 - Makes 3,000 immigrant visas in FY2012-FY2014 available to individuals who were born in Tibet and have been continuously residing in India or Nepal prior to the date of the enactment of this Act. Makes such visas available to the sons, daughters, grandsons, or granddaughters of such individuals.
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To provide for the establishment of the Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia. [HB-440]
(Sec. 2) Directs the President to appoint a Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia within the Department of State. (Sec. 3) Requires the Special Envoy to: (1) promote the right of religious freedom of religious minorities in the countries of the Near East and South Central Asia, denounce the violation of such right, and recommend appropriate U.S government responses to such violations; (2) monitor and combat acts of religious intolerance and incitement targeted against such religious
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Child Marriage Violates the Human Rights of Girls Act of 2011 [HB-3357]
Child Marriage Violates the Human Rights of Girls Act of 2011 - Defines "child marriage" as the marriage of a girl or boy not yet the minimum age for marriage stipulated in law in the country in which the girl or boy is a resident, or where there is no such law, under the age of 18. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) child marriage is a violation of human rights and its prevention and elimination should be a U.S. foreign policy goal; and (2) educational opportunities for girls, economic opportunities for women, and reducing maternal and child
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Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative Act of 2011 [HB-3056]
Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative Act of 2011 - Authorizes the Secretary of State to carry out, in cooperation with the government of India, the Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative comprised of educational, scholarly, and professional exchange programs.
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Welcoming Business Travelers and Tourists to America Act of 2011 [HB-3039]
Welcoming Business Travelers and Tourists to America Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of State to: (1) set a visa processing standard of 12 or fewer calendar days at U.S. diplomatic and consular missions in China, Brazil, and India; and (2) use machine readable nonimmigrant visa fees to hire a sufficient number of Foreign Service officers and limited non-career appointment consular officers to maintain such standard. Directs the Secretary to: (1) conduct a two-year pilot program for the processing of nonimmigrant visas using secure remote video-conferencing
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Secure Visas Act [HB-1741]
Secure Visas Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to grant the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) (Secretary), except for the Secretary of State's authority with respect to diplomatic- and international organization-related visas, exclusive authority to issue regulations, establish policy, and administer the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and all other immigration or nationality laws relating to U.S. consular officer visa functions. Authorizes the Secretary to refuse or revoke any visa to an alien or class of aliens if necessary
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A resolution honoring the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, for his service to the people of India and to the world, and welcoming the Prime Minister to the United States. [SR-360]
Welcomes the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on his official state visit. Expresses the belief that the governments of India and the United States can bring immense benefits to their people and make enormous contributions to addressing the global challenges of the 21st century. Looks forward to continuing progress in U.S.-India relations. Appreciates the contributions of Americans of Indian descent and desires closer relations between the people of the United States and the people of India.
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Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009 [S.962]
Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009 - (Sec. 4) States that it is U.S. policy to: (1) support the consolidation of democracy in Pakistan; (2) build a long-term relationship with Pakistan; (3) further the economic development of Pakistan by expanding bilateral engagement with the government of Pakistan; (4) work with Pakistan and the countries bordering Pakistan to facilitate regional peace; (5) work with the government of Pakistan to prevent Pakistani territory from being used as a base or conduit for terrorist attacks; (6) expand people-to-people
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A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to temporarily prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from considering global climate change as a natural or manmade factor in determining whether a species is a threatened or endangered species, and for other purposes. [S.724]
Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from considering global climate change as a natural or manmade factor in the determination as to whether a species is threatened or endangered until the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) notifies the Secretary that: (1) each major emitter of greenhouse gas (GHG) (specifically including China, India, and the United States) has ratified an international agreement to reduce the quantity of GHGs emitted; and (2) any such emitter found to not
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American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 [S.1462]
American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 - Title I: Clean Energy Technology Deployment - Subtitle A: Clean Energy Financing - (Sec. 103) Establishes in the Treasury the Clean Energy Investment Fund, consisting of: (1) amounts appropriated for administrative expenses to implement a loan guarantee program that provides incentives for innovative technologies; and (2) amounts deposited in or appropriated for the Fund. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to revise provisions concerning such program, including by revising the definition of "commercial
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Roadmap for Addressing Climate Change in China and India Act of 2009 [S.1191]
Roadmap for Addressing Climate Change in China and India Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to prepare an interagency report on climate change and energy policy in China and India and submit such report to specified committees of Congress.
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Responsible Use of Coal Act of 2009 [S.1134]
Responsible Use of Coal Act of 2009 - Requires the Director of the National Energy Technology Laboratory to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program to advance carbon capture and storage and coal power generation technologies. Requires such program to include a large-scale commercial demonstration program to evaluate the most promising carbon capture and storage technologies and research and development programs for carbon capture technologies, carbon dioxide storage, and advanced clean coal power generation technologies.
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Welcoming the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, His Excellency Dr. Manmohan Singh, to the United States. [HR-890]
Commends the maturating of the relationship between the United States and the Republic of India, exemplified by the current official visit of the Prime Minister of India, His Excellency Dr. Manmohan Singh. Welcomes Prime Minister Singh to the United States.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a postage stamp should be issued in commemoration of Diwali, a festival celebrated by people of Indian origin. [HR-826]
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) a postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service (USPS) in commemoration of Diwali, a festival celebrated by people of Indian origin; and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
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Recognizing the 140th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi. [HR-603]
Recognizes the 140th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi. Acknowledges Mahatma Gandhi's unique role in the establishment of the state of India and its democratic institutions. Congratulates the visionary leadership of Mahatma Gandhi which enhanced the deepening friendship between the United States and India.
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Recognizing the historic steps India and Pakistan have taken toward achieving bilateral peace. [HR-32]
India-Pakistan Peace Resolution - Congratulates India and Pakistan on taking monumental steps toward achieving a comprehensive peace agreement, and applauds Prime Minister Singh and President Musharraf for their leadership in bringing their two nations together.