Bill Summary
This legislation, titled "Condemning the terrorist attack in India", is a resolution passed by the House of Representatives in response to a terrorist attack in India that killed 41 Indian Central Reserve Police officers and injured 44 others. It condemns the attack and acknowledges the responsibility of Jaish-e-Mohammad, a terrorist group recognized by the UN and US government. The resolution also recognizes the harm caused by terrorism and the importance of respecting religious and ethnic minorities. It reaffirms the strong partnership between the United States and India and their shared values and interests, including counterterrorism efforts.
Possible Impacts
1. The legislation could provide support and solidarity to the Indian people who were affected by the terrorist attack, offering condolences to those who lost loved ones and recognizing the harm done to individuals of various faiths and backgrounds.
2. The legislation could condemn terrorist groups that pose a threat to global peace and security, reaffirming the importance of values such as democracy and diplomacy.
3. The legislation could reinforce the strategic partnership between the United States and India, highlighting the shared values and interests in countering terrorism.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 408 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 408
Condemning the terrorist attack in India that tragically killed 41
Indian Central Reserve Police.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
May 23, 2019
Mr. Sherman (for himself, Mr. Perry, and Mr. Krishnamoorthi) submitted
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on
Foreign Affairs
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RESOLUTION
Condemning the terrorist attack in India that tragically killed 41
Indian Central Reserve Police.
Whereas, on February 14, 2019, a Kashmiri resident attacked an Indian Central
Reserve Police convoy in Jammu and Kashmir, killing 41 people and
wounding at least 44 others;
Whereas Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), a United Nations (UN) Security Council and
United States Government-recognized terrorist group, claimed
responsibility for the attack;
Whereas Jaish-e-Mohammad has been responsible for numerous terrorist attacks in
India, including attacks on the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) legislative
assembly in October 2001 and on the Indian Parliament in December 2001;
Whereas this event harmed individuals of various faiths and backgrounds;
Whereas acts of terrorism create tremendous pain and suffering in local
communities;
Whereas terrorism disrupts the fabric of trust in society and should not be used
as a means to solve problems, in South Asia or anywhere in the world;
Whereas, on March 1, 2019, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi
admitted that the head of Jaish-e-Mohammad, Masood Azhar, is in
Pakistan;
Whereas, on May 1, 2019, the UN designated Masood Azhar as a global terrorist;
Whereas efforts were taken to de-escalate tensions following the attack;
Whereas India is the most populous democracy in the world;
Whereas misinformation was rampant during the crisis and contributed to the rise
in tensions;
Whereas respect for religious, ethnic, and other minorities is a pillar of
democracy and fosters peace and prosperity;
Whereas India and the United States launched a strategic partnership in 2005 to
deepen security ties; and
Whereas India and the United States share many values as well as economic and
security interests, including with regards to counterterrorism: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) condemns harshly the terrorist attack in India that
tragically killed 41 Indian Central Reserve Police;
(2) recognizes that terrorist groups, including Jaish-e-
Mohammad, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and al-Qaeda, pose a threat to the
peace and security of the world, and work to undermine
fundamental values such democracy, development, and diplomacy;
(3) supports the rights of religious and other minorities
around the world, including Kashmiri Pandits, Muslims, Sikhs,
Sindhis, Hindus, Christians, Jews, and Ahmadis;
(4) reaffirms solidarity with the Indian people and offers
its deepest condolences to people who lost loved ones in the
terrorist attack; and
(5) reiterates support for the strong United States-India
strategic partnership, which plays an instrumental role in
ensuring peace and stability in Asia and across the world.
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