CER 26-0143 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day Recognition Resolution of 2026

This bill designates April 24, 2026, as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day in the District of Columbia to mark the 111th anniversary of the 1915 Armenian Genocide. The resolution directs the Council to reflect on the historical events and emphasizes the importance of educating District residents about the Armenian Genocide. It requires the Council to send copies of the resolution to the Mayor, education officials, and the State Board of Education to facilitate awareness and educational efforts. The measure is a ceremonial recognition that does not create new laws or funding but serves to honor the historical event and promote remembrance.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Council Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Mar 30, 2026 Signed Mar 31, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduction → Enrollment · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was finalized and enrolled, changing the recognition date from April 24, 2026 (111th anniversary) to April 24, 2025 (110th anniversary). The text was also cleaned up to remove internal editing marks and standardized the citation year to 2025.
Scope change
The scope of the resolution remains the same, but the specific year of commemoration changed to reflect the 110th anniversary instead of the 111th.
TIMELINE

The resolution date was changed from April 24, 2026, to April 24, 2025, to mark the 110th anniversary of the 1915 Armenian Genocide instead of the 111th.

TECHNICAL

The resolution citation was updated from 'of 2026' to 'of 2025' to match the new year.

Internal editing marks, line numbers, and draft formatting were removed to produce the final enrolled version.

Floor votes · Council Mar 31, 2026

How they voted

13–0
Passed
Total votes 13
Mar 31, 2026
D Democratic11
11 Yea
100% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

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Mar 31, 2026
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (13-0)
council
Mar 30, 2026
Introduced
CER26-0143 Introduced by Councilmember Allen at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Charles Allen
DDemocratic
DC
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