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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Ukrainian famine of 1932-1933, known as the Holodomor, is recognized as a genocide and should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine.
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Summary of Bill HRES 105
Bill 118 HRES 105, also known as the Holodomor Resolution, was introduced in the House of Representatives to recognize the Ukrainian famine of 1932-1933, known as the Holodomor, as a genocide. The resolution aims to acknowledge the devastating impact of the famine on the Ukrainian people and to serve as a reminder of the repressive Soviet policies that led to the famine.
The resolution highlights the deliberate actions taken by the Soviet government, under the leadership of Joseph Stalin, to confiscate grain and other food sources from the Ukrainian people, leading to widespread starvation and death. It emphasizes the systematic nature of the famine, which targeted the Ukrainian population and was used as a tool of repression and control.
The resolution calls on the House of Representatives to officially recognize the Holodomor as a genocide and to honor the memory of the millions of Ukrainians who perished as a result of the famine. It also urges the international community to remember the Holodomor as a tragic chapter in Ukrainian history and to work towards preventing similar atrocities in the future. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 105 seeks to bring awareness to the Holodomor and to ensure that the victims of this genocide are not forgotten. It underscores the importance of acknowledging historical injustices and standing up against repressive policies that target innocent populations.
The resolution highlights the deliberate actions taken by the Soviet government, under the leadership of Joseph Stalin, to confiscate grain and other food sources from the Ukrainian people, leading to widespread starvation and death. It emphasizes the systematic nature of the famine, which targeted the Ukrainian population and was used as a tool of repression and control.
The resolution calls on the House of Representatives to officially recognize the Holodomor as a genocide and to honor the memory of the millions of Ukrainians who perished as a result of the famine. It also urges the international community to remember the Holodomor as a tragic chapter in Ukrainian history and to work towards preventing similar atrocities in the future. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 105 seeks to bring awareness to the Holodomor and to ensure that the victims of this genocide are not forgotten. It underscores the importance of acknowledging historical injustices and standing up against repressive policies that target innocent populations.
Congressional Summary of HRES 105
This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives
- recognizes the Ukrainian famine of 1932-1933, known as the Holodomor, as a genocide;
- remembers the atrocities of the Holodomor and extends deepest sympathies to the victims, survivors, and families of this tragedy;
- condemns the systematic violations of human rights, including the starvation, repression, and persecution of the Ukrainian people by the Soviet Union;
- recognizes the findings of the Commission on the Ukraine Famine as submitted to Congress on April 22, 1988; and
- is resolute that Ukraine remain independent and sovereign to protect the people from future genocide.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 105
Bill HRES 105 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 8, 2023. Bill HRES 105 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 8, 2023. Bill HRES 105's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of February 8, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 105
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
8Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 105
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 105
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Ukrainian famine of 1932-1933, known as the Holodomor, is recognized as a genocide and should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Ukrainian famine of 1932-1933, known as the Holodomor, is recognized as a genocide and should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine.
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