A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should recognize the 1994 genocide in Rwanda as "the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda".

2/5/2024, 5:45 PM

This resolution expresses the sense that the United States should recognize the 1994 genocide in Rwanda as the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, and that the Department of State should publicly affirm that terminology. The resolution also expresses that other types of atrocities occurred in Rwanda in 1994, and that the history of the genocide should clearly affirm the other experiences of mass violence against Rwandans during the same period.

Bill 118 S.Res. 537 is a resolution introduced in the United States Senate that calls for the recognition of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda as "the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda." The resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should officially acknowledge the atrocities committed during the genocide, which resulted in the deaths of an estimated 800,000 people, primarily Tutsi ethnic group members.

The resolution highlights the importance of recognizing and remembering the genocide in Rwanda as a way to honor the victims and prevent similar atrocities from occurring in the future. It also emphasizes the need for accountability and justice for the perpetrators of the genocide.

By recognizing the genocide as "the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda," the resolution aims to accurately reflect the targeted nature of the violence and the specific group that was systematically targeted for extermination. This recognition is seen as an important step in acknowledging the historical and political context of the genocide and ensuring that the memory of the victims is preserved. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 537 is a bipartisan effort to affirm the United States' commitment to human rights and genocide prevention by recognizing and condemning the genocide in Rwanda as a targeted campaign against the Tutsi ethnic group.
Congress
118

Number
SRES - 537

Introduced on
2024-01-31

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/31/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution expresses the sense that the United States should recognize the 1994 genocide in Rwanda as the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, and that the Department of State should publicly affirm that terminology. The resolution also expresses that other types of atrocities occurred in Rwanda in 1994, and that the history of the genocide should clearly affirm the other experiences of mass violence against Rwandans during the same period.

Bill 118 S.Res. 537 is a resolution introduced in the United States Senate that calls for the recognition of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda as "the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda." The resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should officially acknowledge the atrocities committed during the genocide, which resulted in the deaths of an estimated 800,000 people, primarily Tutsi ethnic group members.

The resolution highlights the importance of recognizing and remembering the genocide in Rwanda as a way to honor the victims and prevent similar atrocities from occurring in the future. It also emphasizes the need for accountability and justice for the perpetrators of the genocide.

By recognizing the genocide as "the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda," the resolution aims to accurately reflect the targeted nature of the violence and the specific group that was systematically targeted for extermination. This recognition is seen as an important step in acknowledging the historical and political context of the genocide and ensuring that the memory of the victims is preserved. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 537 is a bipartisan effort to affirm the United States' commitment to human rights and genocide prevention by recognizing and condemning the genocide in Rwanda as a targeted campaign against the Tutsi ethnic group.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should recognize the 1994 genocide in Rwanda as "the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda".

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Latest Summary11/26/2024

This resolution expresses the sense that the United States should recognize the 1994 genocide in Rwanda as the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, and that the Department of State should publicly affirm that terminology. The resolu...


Latest Action1/31/2024
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S312)