Expressing support for the Parliament of the World's Religions.

Bill: 117-hres-1490
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
Introduced: 2022-11-17
Policy area: International Affairs
Latest action: action_date: 2022-11-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Summaries:
action_date: 2022-11-17
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>This resolution supports the Parliament of the World's Religions, which promotes interfaith conversations and interactions.</p>

tv_txt: IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1490 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 17, 2022 Mr. Rush submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing support for the Parliament of the World’s Religions.

Whereas the Parliament of the World’s Religions first convened at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in the city of Chicago, Illinois; Whereas the Parliament of the World’s Religions is returning to the city of Chicago in 2023 to celebrate its 130th anniversary; Whereas the Parliament of the World’s Religions serves as the world’s premier interfaith convening organization; and Whereas religious communities living in harmony contribute to a better world: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the Parliament of the World’s Religions and wishes it continued success in promoting interfaith conversations and interactions; and (2) recognizes the vital role that interfaith conversations have in promoting a just, peaceful, and sustainable world.