Armenian Genocide Education Act

Hozzl · 2024-03-07T08:15:22Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2803 Armenian Genocide Education Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Congress. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/7/2024, 8:15 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2803

Bill 118 hr 2803, also known as the Armenian Genocide Education Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to promote education and awareness about the Armenian Genocide, which took place from 1915 to 1923 and resulted in the deaths of an estimated 1.5 million Armenians at the hands of the Ottoman Empire.

The bill calls for the inclusion of information about the Armenian Genocide in educational materials and curricula in schools across the United States. It also encourages the federal government to recognize and commemorate the Armenian Genocide through various activities and events.

Supporters of the bill argue that it is important to educate future generations about the atrocities committed during the Armenian Genocide in order to prevent similar events from happening in the future. They believe that by raising awareness about this dark chapter in history, we can work towards preventing genocide and promoting human rights. Opponents of the bill may argue that it is not the place of the US government to mandate what is taught in schools, and that the issue of the Armenian Genocide is a sensitive and controversial topic that should be left to historians to debate. Overall, the Armenian Genocide Education Act aims to shed light on a tragic event in history and ensure that future generations are aware of the atrocities that occurred. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its fate remains uncertain.

Congressional Summary of HR 2803

Armenian Genocide Education Act

This bill requires the Library of Congress to maintain a public website and otherwise support educational initiatives to promote understanding about the Armenian Genocide (the killing of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire from 1915 to 1923).

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Current Status of Bill HR 2803

Bill HR 2803 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 24, 2023. Bill HR 2803 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 24, 2023. Bill HR 2803's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of April 24, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2803

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

146

Democrat Cosponsors

132

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2803

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2803

Armenian Genocide Education ActArmenian Genocide Education ActTo direct the Librarian of Congress to carry out activities to support Armenian Genocide education programs, and for other purposes.

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