Bill > HRes338

This resolution supports the designation of April 17, 2025, as "Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day" to commemorate the tragic events that occurred during the Khmer Rouge regime from 1975 to 1979. During this period, led by Pol Pot, the Khmer Rouge killed almost 2 million Cambodian people, which represented nearly one-fourth of the country's population at the time. The resolution acknowledges the fall of Phnom Penh on April 17, 1975, as the beginning of the genocide and recognizes the resilience of Cambodian communities in the United States. It calls for supporting the principles of remembrance, honoring genocide survivors, and acknowledging the Cambodian diaspora's efforts to gain recognition of these atrocities. The resolution requests that the President issue a proclamation encouraging Americans to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, and it affirms the ongoing struggle of Cambodian people to establish a free and just democratic process. By designating this day, the resolution aims to pay respect to the lives lost and ensure that this historical tragedy is remembered and learned from.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/338/all-info