Bill · H.Res. 1130· House(119-HRES-1130)
Recognizing the Bangladesh Genocide of 1971 and protection of religious minorities in Bangladesh.
- Introduced
- 3/20/2026
- Last activity
- 3/20/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Greg Landsman
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution addresses the historical events involving the 1971 Bangladesh genocide. It provides historical context regarding the end of British rule and the subsequent conflict between West and East Pakistan. The text highlights the "Operation Searchlight" crackdown and the massacres that followed. It specifically details the targeting of ethnic Bengalis and the Hindu religious minority. Finally, the resolution seeks to formally condemn these atrocities and calls for presidential recognition of these crimes.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The resolution documents the historical genocide of ethnic Bengalis to promote historical justice.
Would women be better off under this?+4
The resolution explicitly acknowledges the systematic sexual violence used against women during the genocide.
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+3
The resolution provides recognition for the historical suffering of the Bengali ethnic group.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Preservation of History: The resolution states that it is of the utmost importance to recall and document crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide to preserve the memory of the victims.
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Deterrence of Future Crimes: By documenting these events, the resolution aims to deter future atrocities.
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Recognition of Crimes: The resolution calls on the President of the United States to recognize the actions of the Armed Forces of Pakistan and their allies as crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups are explicitly identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+4Good For Asian Americans+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+2
- 4/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/20/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan