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Celebrating the heritage of Romani Americans.

Introduced: March 18, 2021 See on congress.gov
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Mar 23, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Mar 18, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 18, 2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E267)
Mar 18, 2021
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution expresses remembrance for the genocide of Roma by Nazi Germany and its Axis partners and commemorates the anniversary of the destruction of the Gypsy Family Camp where Romani people were interned at Auschwitz.

The resolution commends the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum for its role in promoting the remembrance of the Holocaust and education about the genocide of Roma.

The resolution also expresses support for International Roma Day as an opportunity to honor the culture, history, and heritage of the Romani people in the United States.

What's happening now March 23, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • SRES 124 Identical bill A resolution celebrating the heritage of Romani Americans.
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Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Mar 18, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 253: Celebrating the heritage of Romani Americans.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HRES-253/
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"H. Res. 253: Celebrating the heritage of Romani Americans.." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HRES-253/.
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H. Res. 253, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HRES-253/.
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