Honoring the humanitarian work of Dr. Aristides de Sousa Mendes do Amaral e Abranches to save the lives of French Jews and other persons during the Holocaust.

Bill 117 H.Res. 807, also known as the "Honoring the humanitarian work of Dr. Aristides de Sousa Mendes do Amaral e Abranches to save the lives of French Jews and other persons during the Holocaust," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress to recognize and honor the courageous actions of Dr. Aristides de Sousa Mendes during the Holocaust.

Dr. Aristides de Sousa Mendes was a Portuguese diplomat who served as the Consul-General of Portugal in Bordeaux, France during World War II. Despite orders from his government to deny visas to refugees fleeing the Nazi regime, Dr. Sousa Mendes defied these orders and issued thousands of visas to Jews and other persecuted individuals, saving their lives.

The resolution acknowledges Dr. Sousa Mendes' bravery and compassion in the face of great danger, as well as his commitment to upholding human rights and dignity. It also highlights the impact of his actions in providing a lifeline to those in desperate need of refuge during one of the darkest periods in history. By passing this resolution, Congress aims to honor and remember the legacy of Dr. Aristides de Sousa Mendes, recognizing his selfless and heroic efforts to save the lives of countless individuals during the Holocaust. It serves as a reminder of the importance of standing up against injustice and persecution, even in the most challenging circumstances.