Bills · SRES 40
PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 40Racial and ethnic relationsWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
A resolution commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp in Nazi-occupied Poland and International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
INTRO JAN 27· LAST ACTION JAN 27
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it represents a clear statement from the U.S. Senate affirming the importance of remembering the Holocaust and confronting contemporary antisemitism. In a period where Holocaust remembrance is increasingly vital—as the number of living survivors dwindles and antisemitic incidents rise significantly—this resolution reinforces the national commitment to education and vigilance against hate. If this becomes law (or, in this case, is adopted, as it's a resolution), it means the Senate formally acknowledges the historical facts of the Holocaust and publicly commits to combating antisemitism.
If it doesn't pass, it would signal a missed opportunity for the Senate to collectively affirm these values. While a resolution doesn't have the force of law, its adoption carries significant symbolic weight, serving as a moral compass and encouraging continued efforts from individuals, communities, and educational institutions to learn from the past and stand against bigotry in the present.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The Senate commemorates January 27, 2025, as the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp and International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
This officially recognizes a pivotal historical event and an international day of remembrance, underscoring its continued relevance.
PROVISION 02
The resolution calls on all people in the United States to remember the 1.1 million victims murdered at Auschwitz, the 6 million Jews killed during the Holocaust, and all victims of the Nazi regime.
It serves as a collective call to remember the immense scale of human loss and suffering during the Holocaust.
PROVISION 03
It honors the legacy of Holocaust and Auschwitz extermination camp survivors.
This acknowledges the resilience and endurance of those who lived through the Holocaust, whose stories are crucial for education.
PROVISION 04
The Senate calls on Americans to continue working for tolerance, peace, and justice, and to end all genocide and persecution.
This broad call to action connects the lessons of the Holocaust to ongoing efforts to prevent similar atrocities globally.
PROVISION 05
The Senate recommits to combatting all forms of antisemitism.
This is a direct response to the documented rise in antisemitic incidents, reaffirming a commitment to address contemporary hate.
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSJAN 27
Introduced in Senate
JAN 27
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
JAN 27
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S387-388; text: CR S398)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Resolution
NumberSRES 40
Congress119th
StatusPassed Senate
IntroducedJan 27, 2025
Last actionJan 27, 2025
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PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS · SENATE · INTRODUCED JAN 27, 2025
Senate Res.SRES 40Racial and ethnic relationsWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
A resolution commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp in Nazi-occupied Poland and International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
INTRODUCED JAN 27, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 27, 2025
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4 min
COSPONSORS
4
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