Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Ukrainian famine of 1932-1933, known as the Holodomor, is recognized as a genocide and should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine.

House Resolution

H.Res. 915

119th Congress

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Ukrainian famine of 1932-1933, known as the Holodomor, is recognized as a genocide and should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine.

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 28, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Rogers

R - AL

Cosponsors

14

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This resolution formally recognizes the Holodomor, the Soviet-engineered Ukrainian famine of 1932-1933 that killed millions, as a genocide. It also condemns Putin's war against Ukraine and supports efforts toward lasting peace.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution formally recognizes the Holodomor, the Soviet-engineered Ukrainian famine of 1932-1933 that killed millions, as a genocide. It also condemns Putin's war against Ukraine and supports efforts toward lasting peace.

Last updated: 12/27/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Officially recognizes the 1932-1933 Ukrainian famine as genocide
Stalin ordered Ukraine's borders sealed to prevent escape or food aid
Nearly one-quarter of rural Ukraine's population perished or was exiled
Condemns Soviet systematic violations of human rights against Ukrainians
Explicitly condemns Putin's war and rejection of Ukrainian sovereignty
Supports efforts to advance lasting peace and deter Russian aggression

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Impacts U.S.-Ukraine relations by affirming historical solidarity, U.S.-Russia diplomatic relations, Ukrainian-American communities, and serves as official Congressional recognition of a historical atrocity for international justice purposes.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

915, 119th Congress (2025). "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Ukrainian famine of 1932-1933, known as the Holodomor, is recognized as a genocide and should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-915