This bill, titled the "Srebrenica Genocide Remembrance Act of 2025," seeks to officially designate July 11 as the National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Srebrenica Genocide . It acknowledges the horrific events of July 1995, when over 8,000 Bosniak men and boys were systematically tortured and killed in and around Srebrenica by Serb forces, an act recognized as genocide by international tribunals. The legislation highlights the historical context of the Bosnian War, the United Nations' designation of Srebrenica as a "safe area" that ultimately failed, and the subsequent efforts to hide evidence of the atrocities. The Act encourages all private citizens, organizations, and governmental entities to observe this day through proclamations, activities, and educational initiatives. These efforts are intended to pay tribute to the victims and their families , condemn the genocide and other war crimes, and promote respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms across all ethnic and religious groups. Furthermore, the bill explicitly condemns the denial of the Srebrenica genocide and any attempts to revise the history of the Bosnian War, while also calling for continued international efforts to educate future generations about these events and support reconciliation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
International Affairs
Srebrenica Genocide Remembrance Act of 2025
USA119th CongressS-2184| Senate
| Updated: 6/26/2025
This bill, titled the "Srebrenica Genocide Remembrance Act of 2025," seeks to officially designate July 11 as the National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Srebrenica Genocide . It acknowledges the horrific events of July 1995, when over 8,000 Bosniak men and boys were systematically tortured and killed in and around Srebrenica by Serb forces, an act recognized as genocide by international tribunals. The legislation highlights the historical context of the Bosnian War, the United Nations' designation of Srebrenica as a "safe area" that ultimately failed, and the subsequent efforts to hide evidence of the atrocities. The Act encourages all private citizens, organizations, and governmental entities to observe this day through proclamations, activities, and educational initiatives. These efforts are intended to pay tribute to the victims and their families , condemn the genocide and other war crimes, and promote respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms across all ethnic and religious groups. Furthermore, the bill explicitly condemns the denial of the Srebrenica genocide and any attempts to revise the history of the Bosnian War, while also calling for continued international efforts to educate future generations about these events and support reconciliation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.