Celebrating the heritage of Romani Americans.

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Bill Number

HRES 292

Introduced

Apr 4, 2019

Latest Action

Re-referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.

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Asia Commemorative events and holidays Conflicts and wars Congressional tributes Cultural exchanges and relations Detention of persons Europe Germany Historical and cultural resources India International Affairs Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers Refugees, asylum, displaced persons War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

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Summary

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.

Actions

Feb 4, 2020

Re-referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Apr 5, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Apr 4, 2019

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.
Apr 4, 2019

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E406-407)
Apr 4, 2019

Introduced in House

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