Recognizing that the plight of Kashmiri Pandits has been an ongoing concern since 1989 and that their physical, political, and economic security should be safeguarded by the Government of India and the state government of Jammu and Kashmir.

Introduced Feb 5, 2007Latest action Apr 17, 2007International Affairs

Plain-English summary

Condemns the human rights violations committed against Kashmiri Pandits. Urges the government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to end cross-border terrorism by dismantling the terrorist infrastructure on territory under its control, so that all Kashmiris can live, work, and worship in peace. Encourages the government of the Republic of India and the state government of Jammu and Kashmir to ensure that Kashmiri Pandits are treated with respect and are able to safely return to Kashmir.

Deterministically condensed from the official CRS summary; verify details in the official record.

People and recorded decisions

Sponsors, Cosponsors & House Votes

Frank Pallone, Jr.

Cosponsor · Democratic · NJ

Joe Wilson

Sponsor · Republican · SC

No linked House roll-call vote is available yet. Senate votes are not currently synchronized.

Official Subjects

International AffairsCrime and Law EnforcementEthnic relationsHinduismHuman rightsImmigrationIndiaIndigenous peoplesIslamic fundamentalismCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesPakistanPolitical violenceRefugeesReligionReligious libertyRepatriationSouth AsiaTerrorismMinorities

Sources & text

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