# Plain Language Summary of H. RES. 1389

This is a symbolic resolution from Congress welcoming a religious leader to the United States and publicly recognizing his work for peace. Specifically, it welcomes Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the spiritual leader of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community worldwide, during his visit to America from late September through mid-October 2022. During this trip, he was scheduled to inaugurate two new mosques—one in Zion, Illinois and another in Allen, Texas—and meet with American government officials and community members.

The resolution doesn't create any new laws or policies, nor does it require the government to do anything specific. Instead, it's essentially Congress saying "we recognize and appreciate this person's work." The resolution praises Ahmad for promoting peace, justice, and human rights globally, and for condemning extremism and violence. It also acknowledges that the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has faced serious persecution in various countries around the world, including deadly attacks in Pakistan, yet continues to advocate for non-violence.

For everyday people, this resolution has no direct practical impact on daily life. It doesn't change any rules, allocate any money, or affect anyone's rights or responsibilities. It's a statement of support from Congress—similar to when Congress passes resolutions honoring athletes, veterans, or other public figures. The resolution was introduced by several members of Congress from both parties and was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Its main purpose is to publicly demonstrate American support for interfaith dialogue, religious freedom, and peaceful leadership on the international stage.

Welcoming His Holiness, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the worldwide spiritual head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, to the United States, including Illinois, Texas and Maryland, and recognizing his commitment to world peace, absolute justice, global unity among nations, non-violence, rejection of extremism, eradication of poverty, economic equity, service to humanity, universal human rights, international religious freedom, and democracy.

McCaul, Michael T.

This resolution welcomes His Holiness, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the worldwide spiritual head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, to Illinois, Texas, and Maryland. The resolution commends the efforts of His Holiness towards promoting a pathway to achieve individual and global peace, as well as individual and global justice. The resolution commends His Holiness for condemning extremism and terror in all its forms. Finally, the resolution commends His Holiness for his perseverance in counseling all Ahmadi Muslims to shun any form of violence, even in the face of severe persecution.