Bill · H.Res. 338· House(119-HRES-338)
Expressing support for the designation of April 17, 2025, as "Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day" to remember the horrific slaughter of almost 2,000,000 Cambodian people at the hand of the Khmer Rouge regime.
- Introduced
- 4/17/2025
- Last activity
- 4/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Lori Trahan
- 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 expresses support for designating April 17, 2025, as "Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day." It seeks to remember the almost 2,000,000 Cambodian people who were killed, starved, or tortured by the Khmer Rouge regime and Pol Pot. The resolution notes that this date marks the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the genocide. It aims to honor those who survived and recognizes the resiliency of Cambodian communities in the United States. Finally, it requests that the President issue a proclamation for the country to observe the day with activities and ceremonies.
Yes
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+7
The resolution honors the history and resiliency of the Cambodian diaspora, a significant part of the Asian American community.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The resolution promotes recognition and respect for a specific ethnic diaspora community's historical trauma.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Honoring Survivors and the Deceased: The designation is intended to give respect and reverence to the lives lost and to honor those who survived the genocide (Resolution text).
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Recognition of Communities: The resolution acknowledges the strength and resiliency of Cambodian communities that have established themselves across the United States (Resolution text).
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National Observance: By requesting a Presidential proclamation, the bill encourages the people of the United States to observe the day through appropriate ceremonies and activities (Resolution text).
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Validation of Diaspora Efforts: The resolution acknowledges the work of the Cambodian diaspora community in the United States to gain federal recognition of the genocide (Resolution text).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in 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 Asian Americans+7
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- 4/17/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Robert GarciaDemocrat · California