A resolution commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp in Nazi-occupied Poland and International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
This is a non-binding Senate resolution recognizing and commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp and International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It designates January 27, 2025 as a day to remember the victims of the Holocaust, honor survivors, and reaffirm America's commitment to education about the Holocaust, tolerance, peace, justice, and the prevention of genocide. The resolution underscores the scale and brutality of Nazi crimes, cites the ongoing rise in antisemitism, and calls the United States to continue efforts to combat antisemitism and other forms of hate. As a commemorative, symbolic measure, it does not create new laws or regulatory requirements but expresses the Senate’s stance and urges public remembrance, education, and action to prevent future atrocities.
Key Points
- 1Official designation: January 27, 2025 is recognized in the United States as the 80th anniversary of the Auschwitz liberation and as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
- 2Victims and history acknowledged: The resolution notes the scale of Nazi crimes, including approximately 1.1 million people murdered at Auschwitz and about 6 million Jews murdered during the Holocaust, along with other victims.
- 3Honor and memory: It honors the survivors of the Holocaust and the Auschwitz camp, acknowledging their experiences and contributions to collective memory.
- 4Education and tolerance: The Senate calls on Americans to educate future generations about the Holocaust to promote understanding and to deter intolerance and antisemitism.
- 5Combatting antisemitism: The resolution recommits to fighting antisemitism in all forms and to broader efforts to prevent genocide and persecution.