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HRES 1128118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Recognizing the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, commending a month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and extending best wishes to Muslims in the United States and across the globe for a joyous and meaningful observance of Eid al-Fitr.

Policy Area: International Affairs
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 20, 2024
Latest Action Date
Apr 10, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Executive Summary

House Resolution 1128 from the 118th Congress is a non-binding resolution recognizing the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. It commends the month as a time of fasting and spiritual renewal and extends best wishes to Muslims in the United States and worldwide for a joyous and meaningful observance of Eid al-Fitr. The resolution was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs but did not advance and is currently listed as failed or expired. The resolution falls under the policy area of International Affairs and does not contain legislative text or provisions that impose obligations or authorize expenditures.

Bottom Line

H.Res. 1128 is a symbolic resolution acknowledging Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, which did not progress beyond committee review and carries no binding legal or fiscal impact.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution recognizes Ramadan as a month of fasting and spiritual renewal for Muslims.
  • It extends best wishes to Muslims in the U.S. and globally for Eid al-Fitr.
  • The resolution was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs but did not advance and is now failed or expired.
Who Benefits?

['Muslim individuals and communities in the United States and worldwide', 'Religious and cultural organizations representing Muslim populations', 'Policymakers and government entities engaged in international and interfaith relations']

Potential Concerns

['As a non-binding resolution, it does not create enforceable obligations or require funding, limiting direct policy impact.', "The resolution's failure to advance may reflect legislative priorities or procedural considerations rather than substantive policy debate.", 'Lack of accompanying legislative text or detailed provisions limits clarity on any intended government actions.']

Political Context

The resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. It is situated within the broader context of congressional recognition of religious and cultural observances. The resolution did not receive further action and is recorded as failed or expired as of the latest update in December 2024.

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Indirect Effects

['May contribute to increased public awareness and cultural recognition of Muslim religious practices in the U.S.', 'Could support interfaith dialogue and community relations by formally acknowledging important religious observances.', 'Potentially influences diplomatic goodwill by recognizing global Muslim observances in a congressional context.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

This resolution is symbolic and non-binding, with no legislative text or funding implications. Transparency considerations focus on its procedural status and lack of advancement beyond committee referral. The absence of detailed text limits the ability to assess implementation or oversight requirements.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 90%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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