House resolution · 113th Congress · Did not become law
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz and acknowledging the Cyrus Cylinder as a symbol of respect for human rights and religious tolerance.
Open in Bill Explorer →Where it went
- IntroducedMar 20, 2013
- Committee action—
- Passed House—
Latest action: May 6, 2013 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
Vote results
No recorded roll-call votes on this bill in PORKER’s records (voice votes and unanimous consent are not roll calls; roll-call records start in 2011).
Cosponsors
15 cosponsors — 4 Republicans, 11 Democrats
4 of 15 cosponsors (27%) are from the other party.
Kerry Bentivolio (R-MI), André Carson (D-IN), Yvette Clarke (D-NY), Gerald Connolly (D-VA), Tony Cárdenas (D-CA), John Delaney (D-MD), Donna Edwards (D-MD), Michael Honda (D-CA), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), John Mica (R-FL), Peter Roskam (R-IL), Brad Sherman (D-CA), Jackie Speier (D-CA), Steve Stockman (R-TX).
More from the sponsor
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- H.R. 820 (113th) Delivering Antimicrobial Transparency in Animals Act of 2013
- H.R. 2910 (113th) Gun Violence Prevention and Reduction Act of 2013
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Sponsor’s state and district
Data as of Sep 23, 2026 · bill record checked by PORKER from Congress.gov · votes from Senate.gov and the House Clerk. PORKER is non-partisan.