Celebrating the heritage of Romani Americans.

United States117th CongressHRES-253House of Representatives
Updated: Mar 23, 2021

Summary

This resolution expresses remembrance for the genocide of Roma by Nazi Germany and its Axis partners and commemorates the 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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SRES-124: A resolution celebrating the heritage of Romani Americans.

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7082-7083; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7082-7083)

  1. Introduced in House

  2. 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.

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  3. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E267)

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

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