Celebrating the heritage of Romani Americans.
USA116th CongressHRES-292| House
| Updated: 2/4/2020
Alcee L. Hastings
Democratic Representative
Florida
Cosponsors (2)
Foreign Affairs Committee, Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This resolution expresses remembrance for the genocide of Roma by Nazi Germany and its Axis partners and commemorates the 75th anniversary of the destruction of the "Gypsy Family Camp" where Romani people were interned at Auschwitz. The resolution commends the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum for its role in promoting the remembrance of the Holocaust and education about the genocide of Roma. The resolution also expresses support for International Roma Day as an opportunity to honor the culture, history, and heritage of the Romani people in the United States.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E406-407)
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Re-referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
International Affairs
AsiaCommemorative events and holidaysConflicts and warsCongressional tributesCultural exchanges and relationsDetention of personsEuropeGermanyHistorical and cultural resourcesIndiaMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersRefugees, asylum, displaced personsWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
Celebrating the heritage of Romani Americans.
USA116th CongressHRES-292| House
| Updated: 2/4/2020
This resolution expresses remembrance for the genocide of Roma by Nazi Germany and its Axis partners and commemorates the 75th anniversary of the destruction of the "Gypsy Family Camp" where Romani people were interned at Auschwitz. The resolution commends the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum for its role in promoting the remembrance of the Holocaust and education about the genocide of Roma. The resolution also expresses support for International Roma Day as an opportunity to honor the culture, history, and heritage of the Romani people in the United States.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E406-407)
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Re-referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Alcee L. Hastings
Democratic Representative
Florida
Cosponsors (2)
Foreign Affairs Committee, Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee
International Affairs
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
AsiaCommemorative events and holidaysConflicts and warsCongressional tributesCultural exchanges and relationsDetention of personsEuropeGermanyHistorical and cultural resourcesIndiaMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersRefugees, asylum, displaced personsWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity