House Simple Resolution 1156
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Expressing concern about the threat posed to democracy and the democratic process by theocratic groups operating in Bangladesh.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 20, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
1156
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution calls on the government of Bangladesh to heed the Bangladesh Election Commission's request to ensure security for minorities and maintain communal harmony for a peaceful election, and to stop radical organizations from threatening the country's stability and secular democracy.
November 20, 2018
11/20/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
11/20/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:40:58 PM