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- H.RES.807
H.RES.807: Honoring the humanitarian work of Dr. Aristides de Sousa Mendes do Amaral e Abranches to save the lives of French Jews and other persons during the Holocaust.
About This Bill
- Introduced Nov. 18, 2021
- Latest Major Action Feb. 22, 2022
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (7 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Nov. 18, 2021
Bill Summary
This resolution honors Dr. Aristides de Sousa Mendes do Amaral e Abranches, who as consul of Portugal in Bordeaux, France, saved thousands of lives by issuing transit visas to French Jews and other persons, sparing them from Nazi occupation and the Holocaust.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 22, 2022 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.
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| Nov. 18, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| Nov. 18, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Jim Costa (D-Calif.) |