HRES 608
115th Congress
House
International Affairs
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Human rights
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Ukraine
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the 85th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine.
Introduced: November 7, 2017
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Nov 29, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
Nov 7, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Nov 7, 2017
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Recognizes the 85th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine (Holodomor) of 1932-1933 and extends sympathies to the victims, survivors, and families of that tragedy. Encourages dissemination of information regarding the famine.
Condemns the systematic violations of human rights of the Ukrainian people by the Soviet government.
Supports the continuing efforts of the people of Ukraine to work toward ensuring democratic principles, a free-market economy, and full respect for human rights.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
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