H.Res. 709 (112th): Welcoming His Holiness, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the worldwide spiritual and administrative head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, to Washington, DC, and recognizing his commitment to world peace, justice, nonviolence, human rights, religious freedom, and democracy.

Introduced:
Jun 27, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Zoe Lofgren [D-CA16]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This resolution was introduced on June 27, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced Jun 27, 2012
Referred to Committee Jun 27, 2012
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21 cosponsors (18D, 3R) (show)
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House Foreign Affairs

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Last updated Jun 27, 2012.
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6/27/2012--Introduced.
Welcomes His Holiness, Mirza Masroor Ahmad to Washington, DC. Commends His Holiness for: (1) promoting individual and world peace and justice; and (2) his perseverance in counseling Ahmadi Muslims to eschew any form of violence, even in the face of severe persecution.

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