CER 26-0144 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Holocaust Remembrance Day Recognition Resolution of 2026

This ceremonial resolution formally recognizes Holocaust Remembrance Day on April 14, 2026, and acknowledges the historical significance of the Holocaust. The bill declares the date as Yom Ha'Shoah to honor the six million Jews and six million others who were persecuted and killed by Nazi Germany and its collaborators. It expresses the District of Columbia's commitment to condemning hatred and discrimination while supporting educational efforts to remember the victims. The resolution takes effect immediately and does not create new laws or funding, serving instead as a symbolic statement of 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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Introduction → Enrollment · 1 edit

MINOR

The bill was converted from a draft version with Councilmember signatures to an enrolled original, indicating it has been formally approved by the Council. The substantive text of the resolution, which designates April 14, 2026, as Holocaust Remembrance Day, remains unchanged. No new policy requirements, funding, or eligibility criteria were added.

Scope change

The bill's scope and applicability are unchanged; the text remains a ceremonial resolution for a specific date.

TECHNICAL

Removed Councilmember signatures and draft headers, adding 'ENROLLED ORIGINAL' status and page numbering to reflect final approval.

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

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Committee

Mar 31, 2026

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (13-0)

council

Mar 30, 2026

Introduced

CER26-0144 Introduced by Councilmember Nadeau at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors