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

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 40

119th Congress

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

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimou

Introduced:Jan 27, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Jacklyn Rosen

D - NV

Cosponsors

4

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This resolution commemorates the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation and International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27, 2025. It calls on Americans to continue working to end genocide and persecution, and recommits to combating all forms of anti-Semitism.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S387-388; text: CR S398)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution commemorates the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation and International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27, 2025. It calls on Americans to continue working to end genocide and persecution, and recommits to combating all forms of anti-Semitism.

Last updated: 1/4/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution commemorates January 27, 2025, as the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp and as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The resolution also expresses that the Senate (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
Marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day
January 27, 2025 recognition
Calls to end genocide and persecution
Recommits to combating anti-Semitism
Honors Holocaust victims and survivors

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution marks a significant anniversary of the Holocaust liberation and reaffirms commitment to preventing future atrocities. Congressional recognition keeps the memory of the Holocaust alive and signals continued vigilance against anti-Semitism and genocide. Such resolutions support Holocaust education and awareness.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Related Subjects

Commemorative events and holidays

Conflicts and wars

Congressional tributes

Europe

Human rights

Poland

Racial and ethnic relations

Religion

War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

World history

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

40, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution 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-sres-40