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HRES 1088118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Designating "National Zoroastrian Day" on the day of the vernal equinox of each year.

Policy Area: Arts, Culture, Religion
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Feb 4, 2025
Latest Action Date
Mar 19, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

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Executive Summary

House Resolution 1088 proposes to designate the day of the vernal equinox each year as "National Zoroastrian Day." The bill aims to recognize and honor the Zoroastrian faith and its cultural significance by establishing an annual observance. The resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability but did not advance further and is currently classified as failed or expired.

Bottom Line

H.Res. 1088 sought to establish an annual national observance for Zoroastrianism on the vernal equinox but did not progress beyond committee referral and is no longer active.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill designates the vernal equinox as "National Zoroastrian Day" to honor the Zoroastrian religion.
  • It is a House resolution (H.Res.), which typically expresses the sentiment of the House but does not have the force of law.
  • The bill was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability on March 19, 2024, but did not advance and is now failed or expired.
Who Benefits?

['Zoroastrian religious communities and cultural organizations', 'Advocates for religious and cultural recognition', 'General public interested in cultural diversity and religious observances']

Potential Concerns

['As a resolution, it does not create binding legal obligations or require funding, limiting direct implementation concerns.', 'The bill’s failure to advance may reflect competing legislative priorities or limited procedural support.', 'No detailed provisions or enforcement mechanisms are included, which limits the scope of impact.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. It falls under the policy area of Arts, Culture, and Religion. The resolution did not move beyond committee referral and is currently classified as failed or expired, indicating it did not receive further legislative consideration or a vote.

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Indirect Effects

['Raising awareness of Zoroastrian culture and religion among the public.', 'Potentially encouraging other cultural or religious groups to seek similar recognition.', 'Contributing to broader discussions about religious diversity and inclusion in national observances.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The bill is a non-binding House resolution without appropriations or regulatory provisions, limiting oversight and enforcement considerations. Transparency about the bill’s status is clear, with official records indicating referral and expiration. No full text or detailed summary is available, which restricts deeper analysis of specific provisions.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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