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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States policy recognizing the Semele Massacre of 1933.

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 472

Bill 118 HRES 472, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States policy recognizing the Semele Massacre of 1933," is a resolution that aims to acknowledge and remember the tragic events of the Semele Massacre that occurred in Iraq in 1933.

The Semele Massacre was a brutal attack on the Assyrian Christian population in the town of Semele by Iraqi forces in August 1933. Thousands of innocent civilians, including women and children, were killed in this horrific event. The resolution seeks to recognize the suffering and loss endured by the victims and their families during this dark chapter in history.

The resolution also calls on the United States government to officially recognize the Semele Massacre and to honor the memory of the victims. It emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and learning from past atrocities to prevent similar tragedies from happening in the future. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 472 is a bipartisan effort to bring awareness to the Semele Massacre and to ensure that the victims are not forgotten. It highlights the need for the United States to stand against human rights abuses and to promote peace and justice around the world.

Congressional Summary of HRES 472

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that it is the policy of the United States to recognize and remember the Semele Massacre. The Semele Massacre was the 1933 killing of up to 3,000 unarmed Assyrian Christians by the armed forces of the government of Iraq.

Current Status of Bill HRES 472

Bill HRES 472 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 6, 2023. Bill HRES 472 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 6, 2023.  Bill HRES 472's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of June 6, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 472

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
24
Democrat Cosponsors
14
Republican Cosponsors
10
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 472

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

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