H.R.es338 - 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. (119th Congress)
Summary
H.Res.338 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives expressing support for designating April 17, 2025, as Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day. This day would serve to remember the victims of the Khmer Rouge regime. The resolution acknowledges the suffering of the Cambodian people and the contributions of the Cambodian diaspora in the United States.
Expected Effects
If passed, the resolution would formally recognize April 17th as Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day. It encourages reflection on the Cambodian Genocide and requests the President to issue a proclamation for its observance. This action primarily serves as a symbolic gesture to honor the victims and survivors.
Potential Benefits
- Honors the victims and survivors of the Cambodian Genocide.
- Recognizes the contributions of the Cambodian diaspora community in the United States.
- Promotes awareness and education about the Cambodian Genocide.
- Reinforces the principles of human rights and justice.
- Encourages reflection on the consequences of genocide and the importance of prevention.
Potential Disadvantages
- Has no direct economic or material benefits for the American people.
- May be perceived as a symbolic gesture with limited practical impact.
- Could potentially strain relations with countries that have differing views on the Cambodian Genocide, though this is unlikely.
- May divert attention from other pressing domestic issues.
- Could be viewed as a selective focus on one tragedy while ignoring others.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with the spirit of the Constitution's preamble, which aims to "establish Justice" and "promote the general Welfare" by acknowledging and remembering historical injustices. While the Constitution does not explicitly address genocide remembrance, the resolution does not violate any specific constitutional provision. The First Amendment protects freedom of speech, and this resolution can be seen as an expression of that freedom by the House of Representatives.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
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