Bill · H.Res. 234· House(119-HRES-234)
Expressing support for the designation of "Zoroastrian Legacy and Heritage Month".
- Introduced
- 3/21/2025
- Last activity
- 3/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- J. Correa
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating March as "Zoroastrian Legacy and Heritage Month." It highlights Zoroastrianism as one of the world's oldest monotheistic religions originating in ancient Persia. The text notes significant historical contributions to global freedom, democracy, trade, and commerce. It also mentions the importance of the spring festival of Nowruz during the March equinox. Ultimately, the House of Representatives is asked to support this specific monthly designation.
Yes
Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?+5
The resolution recognizes and promotes the heritage of a specific religious group.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
The text explicitly mentions the importance of protecting divine creations like earth, air, and water.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Cultural History: The bill seeks to commemorate the historical contributions of Zoroastrianism to civilization, including its influence on global freedom, democracy, trade, and commerce. (Resolution Text)
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Promotion of Human Rights Values: The resolution highlights the legacy of Cyrus the Great, who recorded the first declaration of human rights emphasizing freedom of religion, equality, and the abolishing of slavery. (Resolution Text)
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Emphasis on Environmental Care: The text notes that Zoroastrians are enjoined to protect divine creations such as earth, air, water, vegetation, cattle, and humans. (Resolution Text)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Religious Freedom+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+3
- 3/21/2025
- Submitted in House
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E231)
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · Illinois