Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR87

Introduced
1/31/25  

Caption

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.

Impact

HR87 calls upon the people of the United States to actively remember the victims of the Holocaust, particularly those murdered at Auschwitz. It reinforces the commitment to honoring the legacy of Holocaust survivors and increasing awareness of their histories. The resolution also responds to recent surges in anti-Semitic incidents in the United States, providing a societal framework aimed at combating hate and reinforcing the values of tolerance, peace, and justice.

Summary

House Resolution 87 commemorates the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp and aligns with International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The resolution highlights the historical significance of Auschwitz as a symbol of the atrocities committed during the Holocaust, during which approximately 6 million Jews and millions of others were systematically murdered by the Nazi regime. This commemoration aims to honor the memories of those who perished and emphasizes the importance of education on the Holocaust to fight against rising intolerance and anti-Semitism.

Contention

While HR87 is largely a commemorative resolution that seeks to unite and educate the public, it may also prompt discussions about the state’s roles in addressing contemporary challenges related to anti-Semitism and intolerance. Critics may argue that the response to current hate crimes could require more than symbolic declarations, pushing for legislative actions that provide targeted support for affected communities. Thus, while the resolution generally enjoys support, it cuts to broader issues of how society confronts and learns from historical injustices.

Congress_id

119-HRES-87

Policy_area

International Affairs

Introduced_date

2025-01-31

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HR1543

Condemning Tucker Carlson's decision to give a platform to Holocaust revisionist views for which perpetuating harmful falsehoods, fostering antisemitism, and undermining the fight against hate and bigotry.

US HR380

Encouraging the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to continue its critical work, in person and online, in educating the public about the dangers of antisemitism and the origins of the Holocaust.

US HR907

To condemn the rise in antisemitism, call on all Americans to combat antisemitism in the United States, and implement aspects of the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism.

US HR600

Condemning the attack on the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 1994, and expressing the concern of the United States regarding the continuing, 29-year-long delay in the resolution of this case and encouraging accountability for the attack.

US HR438

Condemning the rise of antisemitism and calling on elected officials to identify and educate others on the contributions of the Jewish American community.

US SR413

A resolution condemning foreign nationals in the United States who have endorsed and espoused the actions of foreign terrorist organizations (FTO) in Gaza who, on October 7, 2023, launched attacks against the State of Israel, and killed innocent Israeli and United States citizens.

US HR796

Condemning foreign nationals in the United States who have endorsed and espoused the actions of foreign terrorist organizations (FTO) in Gaza who, on October 7, 2023, launched attacks against the State of Israel, and killed innocent Israeli and United States citizens.

US SR167

A resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

US SR254

A resolution unequivocally condemning antisemitism and lauding the working definition of antisemitism of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance.

US HR1171

Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda and joining people in Rwanda and around the world in remembering and mourning the victims of the genocide.

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