Victims of Communism Memorial Day
This House Resolution (HR 16) designates November 7, 2026, and every subsequent year as "Victims of Communism Memorial Day." It is a symbolic, commemorative resolution with no legal effect or direct impact on specific individuals or policies. The resolution honors victims of communist regimes globally, referencing historical events like the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution and the work of the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation. It requires the House Clerk to notify the Foundation and post the designation online, but does not create new laws or funding.
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Introduced Feb 17, 2026
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Elías Coop-González
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