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HRES 1407118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Recognizing the 12-year anniversary of the tragic attack that took place at the Oak Creek Sikh Gurdwara on August 5, 2012, and honoring the memory of those who died in the attack.

Policy Area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Feb 4, 2025
Latest Action Date
Aug 2, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

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Executive Summary

House Resolution 1407 is a congressional resolution recognizing the 12-year anniversary of the tragic attack at the Oak Creek Sikh Gurdwara on August 5, 2012. The resolution honors the memory of those who died in the attack. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress and was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. No further legislative text or detailed provisions are available, and the resolution did not advance beyond committee, ultimately failing or expiring.

Bottom Line

H.Res. 1407 is a commemorative resolution acknowledging the anniversary of the Oak Creek Sikh Gurdwara attack and honoring its victims, but it did not progress through the legislative process.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution marks the 12-year anniversary of the August 5, 2012 attack at the Oak Creek Sikh Gurdwara.
  • It honors the memory of those who died in the attack.
  • The bill was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability but did not advance and is listed as failed or expired.
Who Benefits?

['Survivors and families of victims of the Oak Creek Sikh Gurdwara attack', 'The Sikh community and minority religious groups', 'Advocates for civil rights and minority issues']

Potential Concerns

['No specific implementation or funding provisions are included, limiting practical impact.', 'As a commemorative resolution, it carries no enforcement authority or policy mandates.', "The resolution's failure to advance may reflect limited legislative priority or competing agenda items."]

Political Context

The resolution was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. It falls within the policy area of Civil Rights and Liberties and Minority Issues. The resolution did not receive further action and is recorded as failed or expired, indicating it did not gain sufficient legislative traction.

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Indirect Effects

['May raise public awareness about the Oak Creek Sikh Gurdwara attack and issues facing minority religious communities.', 'Could contribute to ongoing congressional recognition of civil rights and minority issues through symbolic acts.', 'Potentially supports community healing and remembrance efforts by formally acknowledging the tragedy.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The resolution is commemorative with no legislative or funding provisions, limiting oversight requirements. Transparency considerations include the lack of publicly available full text and the absence of subsequent legislative actions beyond committee referral. The bill's failure to advance suggests limited legislative impact or priority.

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

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