Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the man-made famine that occurred in Ukraine in 1932-1933.

Bill: 108-hres-356
Sponsor: Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6]
Introduced: 2003-09-05 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Anniversaries
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Crime and Law Enforcement
Democracy
Europe
Famines
Genocide
Government Operations and Politics
History
Human rights
Murder
Terrorism
U.S.S.R.
Ukraine
Victims of crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-05
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the millions of victims of the man-made famine that occurred in Ukraine in 1932-1933 should be solemnly remembered and honored in the 70th year marking the height of the famine; (2) this man-made famine was designed and implemented by the Soviet regime as a deliberate act of terror and mass murder against the Ukrainian people; (3) the decision of the Government of Ukraine and the Verkhovna Rada (the Ukrainian parliament) to give official recognition to the famine and its victims, as well as their efforts to secure greater international awareness and understanding of the famine, should be supported; and (4) such recognition of the famine by the Government of Ukraine and the Verkhovna Rada represents a significant step in the reestablishment of Ukraine's national identity, the elimination of the legacy of the Soviet dictatorship, and the advancement of efforts to establish a democratic and free Ukraine that is fully integrated into the Western community of nations.

action_date: 2003-10-20
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the millions of victims of the man-made famine that occurred in Ukraine in 1932-1933 should be solemnly remembered and honored in the 70th year marking the height of the famine; (2) this man-made famine was designed and implemented by the Soviet regime as a deliberate act of terror and mass murder against the Ukrainian people; (3) the decision of the Government of Ukraine and the Verkhovna Rada (the Ukrainian parliament) to give official recognition to the famine and its victims, as well as their efforts to secure greater international awareness and understanding of the famine, should be supported; and (4) such recognition of the famine by the Government of Ukraine and the Verkhovna Rada represents a significant step in the reestablishment of Ukraine's national identity, the elimination of the legacy of the Soviet dictatorship, and the advancement of efforts to establish a democratic and free Ukraine that is fully integrated into the Western community of nations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-10-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-10-20
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 382 - 0 (Roll no. 563). (text: CR H9692)
action_date: 2003-10-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 382 - 0 (Roll no. 563).(text: CR H9692)
action_date: 2003-10-20
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9705)
action_date: 2003-10-20
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2003-10-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 356.
action_date: 2003-10-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9692-9694)
action_date: 2003-10-20
text: Mr. Hyde moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-09-25
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2003-09-25
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2003-09-09
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2003-09-09
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2003-09-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe.
action_date: 2003-09-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-09-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-09-05
text: Introduced in House