Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act

Senate Bill

S. 2955

119th Congress

Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 6, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeanne Shaheen

D - NH

Cosponsors

2

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill designates July 11 as a national day to remember the victims of the Srebrenica genocide, which was a mass killing of Bosnian Muslims by Serbian forces during the Bosnian war in the 1990s. The designation is a way to honor and pay tribute to those who lost their lives in this tragic event.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced10/6/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberSenate

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Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act

This bill designates July 11 as a national day to remember the victims of the Srebrenica genocide, which was a mass killing of Bosnian Muslims by Serbian forces during the Bosnian war in the 1990s. The designation is a way to honor and pay tribute to those who

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This bill designates July 11 as a national day to remember the victims of the Srebrenica genocide, which was a mass killing of Bosnian Muslims by Serbian forces during the Bosnian war in the 1990s. The designation is a way to honor and pay tribute to those who lost their lives in this tragic event.

Bill Number: 2955
Introduced: 10/6/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: International Affairs

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Fact Sheet

Title: Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act
Bill Number: 2955
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 10/6/2025
Summary: This bill designates July 11 as a national day to remember the victims of the Srebrenica genocide, which was a mass killing of Bosnian Muslims by Serbian forces during the Bosnian war in the 1990s. The designation is a way to honor and pay tribute to those who lost their lives in this tragic event.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill designates July 11 as a national day to remember the victims of the Srebrenica genocide, which was a mass killing of Bosnian Muslims by Serbian forces during the Bosnian war in the 1990s. The designation is a way to honor and pay tribute to those who lost their lives in this tragic event.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Srebrenica Genocide Remembrance Act of 2023This bill designates July 11 as National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Srebrenica Genocide. The designation pays tribute to victims of violence related to Serbian military actions against the town of Srebrenica in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 1990s.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Designates July 11 as the National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Srebrenica Genocide
Pays tribute to victims of the violence and killings that occurred in the town of Srebrenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina during the 1990s Bosnian war
Recognizes the Srebrenica genocide as a important historical event that should be remembered and commemorated

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would affect all Americans by establishing a national day of remembrance for the victims of the Srebrenica genocide. This would raise awareness about this tragic event and encourage reflection on the importance of preventing such atrocities from happening in the future. The designation could also lead to educational initiatives, public events, and other activities to honor those who lost their lives.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2955, 119th Congress (2025). "Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2955