US HR608 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on November 7 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-11-29 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the 85th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine. Recognizes the 85th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine (Holodomor) of 1932-1933 and extends sympathies to the victims, survivors, and families of that tragedy. Encourages dissemination of information regarding the famine. Condemns the systematic violations of human rights of the Ukrainian people by the Soviet government. Supports the continuing efforts of the people of Ukraine to work toward ensuring democratic principles, a free-market economy, and full respect for human rights.

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Title

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the 85th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine.

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History

DateChamberAction
2017-11-29HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
2017-11-07HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2017-11-07HouseIntroduced in House

Same As/Similar To

SR435 (Related) 2018-10-03 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6503-6504; text: CR S6503-6504)
HR931 (Related) 2018-12-11 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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