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HRES 1394118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Celebrating the principles of democracy, religious pluralism, human rights, and the rule of law shared by both the United States and India, the strong people-to-people ties between the United States and India, and the success of the Indian diaspora in the United States.

Policy Area: International Affairs
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 4, 2024
Latest Action Date
Jul 30, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Executive Summary

House Resolution 1394 is a non-binding resolution introduced in the 118th Congress that aims to celebrate and recognize the shared principles of democracy, religious pluralism, human rights, and the rule of law between the United States and India. It also highlights the strong people-to-people ties between the two countries and acknowledges the success of the Indian diaspora in the United States. The resolution was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs but has since failed or expired without further legislative action. The bill does not include specific legislative text or provisions beyond its commemorative intent.

Bottom Line

H.Res. 1394 is a commemorative resolution recognizing the shared democratic values and strong bilateral ties between the U.S. and India, as well as the contributions of the Indian diaspora, but it did not advance beyond committee and has expired.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution celebrates shared democratic principles and human rights values between the U.S. and India.
  • It acknowledges religious pluralism and the rule of law as common foundational elements.
  • The resolution highlights the strong people-to-people connections and the success of the Indian diaspora in the U.S.
  • The bill was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs but did not progress further.
  • No legislative or funding provisions are included in the bill.
Who Benefits?

['The Indian diaspora community in the United States', 'U.S. and Indian governments as symbolic recognition of bilateral ties', 'Advocates and organizations promoting U.S.-India relations']

Potential Concerns

['As a non-binding resolution, it carries no legal authority or funding implications.', 'The resolution’s impact is primarily symbolic and may not translate into concrete policy changes.', 'No oversight or enforcement mechanisms are included.']

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 reflects ongoing diplomatic and cultural engagement between the United States and India. The bill did not advance beyond committee and is listed as failed or expired, indicating it did not receive a floor vote or enactment.

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Indirect Effects

['May enhance cultural and diplomatic goodwill between the U.S. and India.', 'Could support community pride and visibility for the Indian diaspora in the U.S.', 'Might contribute to a positive environment for future bilateral cooperation initiatives.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The resolution is symbolic and does not create enforceable policy or allocate resources, limiting oversight requirements. Transparency considerations include the lack of detailed bill text and the absence of legislative provisions, which restricts the ability to analyze implementation or fiscal impacts. The bill’s failure to advance beyond committee suggests limited legislative momentum.

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

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