Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp in Nazi-occupied Poland and International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

House Resolution

H.Res. 87

119th Congress

Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp in Nazi-occupied Poland and International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 31, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Chellie Pingree

Representative

Democratic

ME-1

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This resolution commemorates the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It honors the victims murdered at the Nazi death camp, calls for remembrance of all Holocaust victims, and recommits to combating anti-Semitism and genocide.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution commemorates the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It honors the victims murdered at the Nazi death camp, calls for remembrance of all Holocaust victims, and recommits to combating anti-Semitism and genocide.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution calls on the people of the United States to remember the innocent victims murdered at Auschwitz, the Jews killed during the Holocaust, and all the victims of the Nazi reign of terror. The resolution also (1) calls on the people of the United States to continue working to end all genocide and persecution, and (2) recommits to combating all forms of anti-Semitism.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Commemorates 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation
Honors innocent victims murdered at Nazi death camps
Remembers Jews and all victims of Nazi reign of terror
Calls on Americans to work to end genocide and persecution
Recommits to combating all forms of anti-Semitism

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution ensures continued remembrance of Holocaust victims as fewer survivors remain to share their stories. It reinforces commitment to fighting anti-Semitism and preventing future genocides.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

87, 119th Congress (2025). "Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp in Nazi-occupied Poland and International Holocaust Remembrance Day.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-87