What This Bill Does
This resolution observes the 29th anniversary of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. The House of Representatives remembers the victims and survivors of this tragedy and reaffirms its commitment to preventing genocide and promoting human rights worldwide.
Who It Affects
The bill directly affects the House of Representatives. It does not impose requirements on specific people, businesses or government agencies.
Key Provisions
• The House of Representatives observes the 29th anniversary of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda and remembers the victims and survivors (Resolution section 1)
• The House recognizes the ongoing efforts of the people and Government of Rwanda to promote peace, reconciliation and development, and pledges to continue its support for these efforts (Resolution section 2)
• The House reaffirms its commitment to preventing genocide and other mass atrocities, and to promoting human rights and democratic values around the world (Resolution section 3)
What Changes
Not specified in bill text. This is a resolution that expresses the position of the House of Representatives rather than creating new laws or requirements.
Important Definitions
None defined in bill text.
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118TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 256
Observing the 29th anniversary of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in
Rwanda.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 27, 2023
Mr. KELLY of Mississippi submitted the following resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
RESOLUTION
Observing the 29th anniversary of the 1994 genocide against
the Tutsi in Rwanda.
Whereas the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda has
been internationally recognized as the massacre of nearly
1,000,000 Tutsi within a four-month period by the na-
tion’s Hutu-led Government and Hutu neighbors as part
of a systematic program of genocide;
Whereas moderate Hutu who were opposed to the Hutu-led
Government’s genocidal plan were also murdered during
this time;
Whereas this atrocity constituted a grave violation of human
rights and the rule of law, causing untold pain and suf-
fering;
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•HRES 256 IH
Whereas the genocide against the Tutsi has left a solemn re-
minder that the United States and countries around the
world must work together to protect the vulnerable, up-
hold human rights, and prevent genocide;
Whereas on April 7 of each year since 1994 the world has
commemorated the genocide against the Tutsi to honor
the memory of the men, women, and children who died
and to express solidarity with the survivors; and
Whereas this commemoration not only remembers the victims
of the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda but also
helps to build bridges of understanding between different
people and fortify the commitment to human rights, pro-
tection against persecution and violence, individual lib-
erty, and a free society for all people: Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
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(1) observes the 29th anniversary of the 1994
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genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda and remem-
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bers the victims and survivors of this tragedy;
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(2) recognizes the ongoing efforts of the people
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and Government of Rwanda to promote peace, rec-
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onciliation, and development, and pledges to con-
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tinue its support for these efforts; and
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(3) reaffirms its commitment to preventing
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genocide and other mass atrocities, and to pro-
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moting human rights and democratic values around
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the world.
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