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HRES 915

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Ukrainian famine of 1932-1933, known as the Holodomor, is recognized as a genocide and should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine.

119th Congress Introduced by Don Bacon and 9 co-sponsors

House resolution formally recognizes the 1932-1933 Ukrainian famine as genocide, strengthening U.S. support for Ukraine while risking diplomatic tension with Russia over disputed historical interpretation.

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Bill Summary · HRES 915

Legislative bill overview

H.RES 915 is a symbolic resolution expressing the House's official position that the 1932-1933 Ukrainian famine (Holodomor) constitutes genocide rather than a natural disaster or policy failure. The resolution calls for recognition of this historical event as evidence of Soviet repression against the Ukrainian people and does not create binding law or allocate funding.

Why is this important

This resolution carries geopolitical significance given current U.S.-Russia tensions and the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Official U.S. government recognition of the Holodomor as genocide affirms Ukrainian historical narratives and strengthens diplomatic alignment with Ukraine, while also serving as a historical statement about totalitarian violence.

Potential points of contention

  • Historical interpretation debate: Scholars disagree on whether the famine resulted from deliberate genocidal intent versus catastrophic Soviet agricultural policies; the resolution takes a definitive stance on contested historical claims
  • U.S.-Russia relations: Russia disputes genocide characterization and views such resolutions as anti-Russian propaganda; passage could further strain diplomatic relations
  • Precedent for historical declarations: Some may question whether Congress should formally adjudicate historical events, potentially setting precedent for other disputed historical claims to become subjects of congressional resolutions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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