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.
Summary
House Resolution 1156 is a measure that seeks to officially designate April 17, 2025, as "Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day." The resolution honors the memory of the nearly two million people who were killed under the Khmer Rouge regime between 1975 and 1979. If passed, it would request that the President issue a formal proclamation encouraging Americans to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies, educational programs, and activities. For the public, this resolution serves as a formal recognition of historical atrocities and aims to promote awareness and reflection on human rights.
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Lifecycle of the Bill
Submitted in House
Apr 9, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Apr 9, 2026