A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the 85th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933, known as the Holodomor, should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine.

Bill: 115-sres-435
Sponsor: Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH]
Introduced: 2018-03-14 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Human rights
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Ukraine
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: 
Recognizes the 85th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine (Holodomor) of 1932-1933 and extends sympathies to the victims, survivors, and families of that tragedy. Encourages dissemination of information regarding the famine.
 
Condemns the systematic violations of human rights of the Ukrainian people by the Soviet government. 
 
 Recognizes the 1988 findings of the Commission on the Ukraine Famine that Joseph Stalin committed genocide against the Ukrainians in 1932-1933. 
 
Supports the continuing efforts of the people of Ukraine to work toward ensuring democratic principles, a free-market economy, and full respect for human rights.

action_date: 2018-10-01
text: 
Recognizes the 85th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine (Holodomor) of 1932-1933 and extends sympathies to the victims, survivors, and families of that tragedy. Encourages dissemination of information regarding the famine. 
 
Condemns the systematic violations of human rights of the Ukrainian people by the Soviet government. 

 
 
 Recognizes the 1988 findings of the Commission on the Ukraine Famine that Joseph Stalin committed genocide against the Ukrainians in 1932-1933. 
 
 
Supports the continuing efforts of the people of Ukraine to work toward ensuring democratic principles, a free-market economy, and full respect for human rights.

action_date: 2018-10-03
text: 
Recognizes the 85th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine (Holodomor) of 1932-1933 and extends sympathies to the victims, survivors, and families of that tragedy. Encourages dissemination of information regarding the famine.
 
Condemns the systematic violations of human rights of the Ukrainian people by the Soviet government. 
 
 Recognizes the 1988 findings of the Commission on the Ukraine Famine that Joseph Stalin committed genocide against the Ukrainians in 1932-1933. 
 
Supports the continuing efforts of the people of Ukraine to work toward ensuring democratic principles, a free-market economy, and respect for human rights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-03
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6503-6504; text: CR S6503-6504)
action_date: 2018-10-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6503-6504; text: CR S6503-6504)
action_date: 2018-10-01
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 608.
action_date: 2018-10-01
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2018-10-01
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S1737)
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Introduced in Senate