Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1478

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States policy recognizing the Simele Massacre of 1933.

Recognition of the 1933 Simele Massacre

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Most resolutions like this are introduced to show support for a cause but rarely move past the committee stage without broad support.

This resolution asks the House of Representatives to officially recognize the Simele Massacre of 1933. During this event, the Iraqi military killed up to 5,000 unarmed Assyrian Christian men, women, and children.
The proposal aims to make it official U.S. policy to remember these killings and reject any attempts to deny that they happened. It also encourages schools and the public to learn about this history and how it relates to modern crimes against humanity.
The resolution highlights that over 60 Assyrian villages were destroyed and many people were forced to leave their homes. It connects this recognition to existing U.S. laws that focus on preventing future atrocities and supporting justice for past ones.

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Aug 6, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Aug 6, 2026House

Submitted in House

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Congressional Bill

Official Title

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States policy recognizing the Simele Massacre of 1933.

Bill NumberHRES 1478

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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