H.Res. 253 · 117th Congress

Celebrating the heritage of Romani Americans.

Introduced on Mar 18, 2021 by Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL-20). One cosponsor. Latest action (Mar 23, 2021): Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Stage
Introduced
Introduced
Mar 18, 2021
Cosponsors
1
0 from the other party
Policy area
International Affairs
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Progress

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  1. Introduced
  2. 2Reported by committee
  3. 3Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers

Subjects

  • Asia
  • Commemorative events and holidays
  • Conflicts and wars
  • Congressional tributes
  • Cultural exchanges and relations
  • Detention of persons
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • Historical and cultural resources
  • India
  • Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
  • Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
  • War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Mar 18, 2021). Public domain.

This resolution expresses remembrance for the genocide of Roma by Nazi Germany and its Axis partners and commemorates the anniversary of the destruction of the Gypsy Family Camp where Romani people were interned at Auschwitz.

The resolution commends the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum for its role in promoting the remembrance of the Holocaust and education about the genocide of Roma.

The resolution also expresses support for International Roma Day as an opportunity to honor the culture, history, and heritage of the Romani people in the United States.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Alcee L. HastingsD-FL-20Sponsor

Democrats · 1

Roll calls

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History

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  1. Mar 18, 2021Introduced in House
  2. Mar 18, 2021Introduced in House
  3. Mar 18, 2021Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E267)
  4. Mar 18, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  5. Mar 18, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  6. Mar 23, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

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  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
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