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Expressing support for the designation of April 17, 2025, as "Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day" to remember the horrific slaughter of almost 2,000,000 Cambodian people at the hand of the Khmer Rouge regime.

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Introduced on April 17, 2025 by Lori Trahan

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This resolution supports creating “Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day” on April 17, 2025. It honors the nearly 2,000,000 people killed by the Khmer Rouge and urges people in the United States to remember and learn about this history . It also asks the President to issue a proclamation calling on Americans to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities .

Key point	What it means
Who is affected	People in the United States, including Cambodian American communities, schools, and local groups
What changes	National recognition of a remembrance day; encouragement to hold events and educational activities; a presidential proclamation is requested
When	April 17, 2025

Expressing support for the designation of April 17, 2025, as "Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day" to remember the horrific slaughter of almost 2,000,000 Cambodian people at the hand of the Khmer Rouge regime.

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