Sponsor
Abraham J. Hamadeh
Representative · R-AZ
Representative · R-AZ
The bill strengthens U.S. prevention of atrocities and provides diplomatic and assistance support for Simele victims and displaced Assyrians, at the cost of potential diplomatic friction with Iraq and some diversion of diplomatic/assistance resources.
U.S. government agencies and policymakers: receive clearer guidance and a stronger stated commitment to prevent atrocities and improve early warning/response, reinforcing U.S. leadership on atrocity prevention.
Displaced Assyrians and communities tied to Simele: may gain targeted foreign assistance and diplomatic support to address displacement and preserve cultural heritage affected by the massacre.
Victims and descendants of the Simele Massacre: could obtain stronger U.S. diplomatic backing for transitional justice and accountability efforts.
U.S. diplomatic relations with Iraq and regional partners: could be complicated if findings blame Iraqi forces or government, potentially hindering cooperation on broader security and policy issues.
U.S. taxpayers and budget priorities: may face diverted diplomatic resources or foreign assistance funding to implement findings and support survivors, reducing funds available for other priorities.
Based on analysis of 1 section of legislative text.
Records findings on the 1933 Simele Massacre and urges stronger diplomatic responses and use of foreign assistance to support transitional justice and accountability.
Official title: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States policy recognizing the Simele Massacre of 1933.
Introduced August 6, 2026 by Abraham J. Hamadeh · Last progress August 6, 2026
Declares congressional findings about the Simele Massacre of August–September 1933, which killed and displaced thousands of Assyrian Christians and destroyed villages in Iraq. Notes historical international condemnation and cites the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018 as relevant authority. States a U.S. policy emphasis on strengthening diplomatic responses and the effective use of foreign assistance to support transitional justice and criminal accountability for past atrocities against the Assyrian people. No new funding or program authorizations are created.