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 (7 Jan 2009): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 7, would express the sense of Congress. It calls for the American people to mourn the lives lost during the Third Reich and to celebrate ongoing educational efforts promoting tolerance and justice. The resolution would also reaffirm the United States' dedication to opposing intolerance and prejudice in all forms.
The bill affects all people in the United States by encouraging a shared observance of remembrance and a commitment to universal human rights. It specifically honors the legacy of transparent governance, accountability, the rule of law, justice, and the pursuit of freedom.
Introduced in the House of Representatives on January 7, 2009, by Representative Sheila Jackson-Lee, the resolution was then referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it would express the sentiment of Congress but would not have the force of law.
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Official summary
Expresses the sense of House of Representatives (the Senate concurring) that: (1) 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; (2) the United States reaffirms its commitment to the fight against intolerance and prejudice; (3) Congress urges the international community to honor those individuals of all races, creeds, and colors who were killed by the Nazis; and (4) the United States honors the primacy of government accountability, the rule of law, and the struggle for universal freedom and human rights.
Timeline
7 Jan 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 7 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 7, would express the sense of Congress. It calls for the American people to mourn the lives lost during the Third Reich and to celebrate ongoing educational efforts promoting tolerance and justice. The resolution would also reaffirm the United States' dedication to opposing intolerance and prejudice in all forms. The bill affects all people in the United States by encouraging a shared observance of remembrance and a commitment to universal human rights. It specifically honors the legacy of transparent governance, accountability, the rule of law, justice, and the pursuit of freedom. Introduced in the House of Representatives on January 7, 2009, by Representative Sheila Jackson-Lee, the resolution was then referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it would express the sentiment of Congress but would not have the force of law.
- Has H.Con.Res. 7 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 7. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 7?
- H.Con.Res. 7 was sponsored by Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] (D-TX), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 7?
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (7 Jan 2009).
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