Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp in Nazi-occupied Poland and International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

2/20/2025, 2:55 PM
Congress
119

Number
HRES - 87

Introduced on
2025-01-31

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
Grace Meng

Cosponsors
Don Bacon
Lois Frankel
Michael Lawler

Variations and Revisions

1/31/2025

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This resolution calls on the people of the United States to remember the innocent victims murdered at Auschwitz, the Jews killed during the Holocaust, and all the victims of the Nazi reign of terror. The resolution also (1) calls on the people of the United States to continue working to end all genocide and persecution, and (2) recommits to combating all forms of anti-Semitism.

Bill 119 H.Res. 87 is a resolution that commemorates the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp in Nazi-occupied Poland and International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The resolution recognizes the importance of remembering the atrocities committed during the Holocaust and honoring the millions of victims who lost their lives.

The resolution highlights the significance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which is observed on January 27th each year. It calls on people around the world to remember the Holocaust and to educate future generations about the horrors of genocide.

The resolution also pays tribute to the survivors of the Holocaust and their resilience in the face of unimaginable suffering. It acknowledges the importance of preserving the memory of the Holocaust to ensure that such atrocities are never repeated. Overall, Bill 119 H.Res. 87 serves as a reminder of the importance of honoring the victims of the Holocaust and working towards a world where such atrocities are never allowed to happen again.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedCommemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp in Nazi-occupied Poland and International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Latest Summary3/7/2025

This resolution calls on the people of the United States to remember the innocent victims murdered at Auschwitz, the Jews killed during the Holocaust, and all the victims of the Nazi reign of terror. The resolution also (1) calls on the peopl...


Latest Action1/31/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.