Expressing the sense of Congress that the people of the United States should grieve for the loss of life that defined the Third Reich and celebrate the continued education efforts for tolerance and justice, reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the fight against intolerance and prejudice in any form, and honoring the legacy of transparent procedure, government accountability, the rule of law, the pursuit of justice, and the struggle for universal freedom and human rights.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (5 Feb 2007): Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 17, expresses the sentiment of Congress regarding the history of the Third Reich. It calls for the American people to mourn the loss of life that occurred during that period and to celebrate ongoing efforts to promote tolerance and justice through education. The resolution also reaffirms the United States' commitment to opposing intolerance and prejudice in all forms.
The bill specifically aims to honor the principles of transparent government processes, accountability, the rule of law, the pursuit of justice, and the global struggle for freedom and human rights. It acknowledges the historical context of the Holocaust and the Nuremberg Trials as a foundation for international law and accountability for atrocities.
Introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2007 by Representative Sheila Jackson-Lee, the bill was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. It was later referred to a subcommittee. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sense of Congress rather than enacting new law.
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Timeline
5 Feb 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 17 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 17, expresses the sentiment of Congress regarding the history of the Third Reich. It calls for the American people to mourn the loss of life that occurred during that period and to celebrate ongoing efforts to promote tolerance and justice through education. The resolution also reaffirms the United States' commitment to opposing intolerance and prejudice in all forms. The bill specifically aims to honor the principles of transparent government processes, accountability, the rule of law, the pursuit of justice, and the global struggle for freedom and human rights. It acknowledges the historical context of the Holocaust and the Nuremberg Trials as a foundation for international law and accountability for atrocities. Introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2007 by Representative Sheila Jackson-Lee, the bill was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. It was later referred to a subcommittee. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sense of Congress rather than enacting new law.
- Has H.Con.Res. 17 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 17. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 17?
- H.Con.Res. 17 was sponsored by Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] (D-TX), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 17?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight. (5 Feb 2007).
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