S. 2184: Srebrenica Genocide Remembrance Act of 2025

This bill, titled the Srebrenica Genocide Remembrance Act of 2025, proposes to designate July 11 as the National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Srebrenica Genocide. The act seeks to honor and remember the over 8,000 Bosniak men and boys who were killed during the Srebrenica genocide in July 1995, which was part of the Bosnian War that lasted from 1992 to 1995.

Key Aspects of the Bill

• Official Remembrance Day: The bill formally establishes July 11 as a day dedicated to remembering the victims of this genocide.
• Encouragement for Recognition: It encourages all citizens, organizations, and various levels of government to recognize this day through proclamations and educational activities. This can include:
  • Commemorating the families of the victims and the affected Bosniak communities.
  • Condemning the genocide and related war crimes that occurred during the Bosnian War.
  • Promoting human rights and respect among all ethnic and religious groups.
  • Acknowledging the efforts of international representatives in maintaining peace and promoting truth about the genocide.
  • Condemning denial of the genocide and attempts to distort historical accounts of the Bosnian War.
  • Reaffirming support for Bosnia and Herzegovina's integrity as it seeks integration with Euro-Atlantic institutions.
  • Encouraging initiatives for the return of displaced Bosniaks and countering discrimination against them.
  • Calling for political reconciliation and strengthening democratic processes in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • Advocating for education about the genocide for future generations.

Context and Background

The bill references the systematic campaign of aggression against Bosniaks during the Bosnian War, highlighting that Serb forces conducted acts of genocide and war crimes with support from the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. It emphasizes the need to remember these tragic events to promote healing, acknowledge past injustices, and to prevent such atrocities from happening in the future.The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia and the International Court of Justice have recognized the acts committed in Srebrenica as genocide. The bill also points out that the Srebrenica genocide is considered the largest single event of mass extermination in Europe since World War II.

Intent of the Legislation

The purpose of this legislation is to honor the victims, advocate for human rights, and encourage ongoing remembrance and reconciliation efforts related to the events of the Bosnian War. By establishing a formal remembrance day, it seeks to foster awareness and education around these significant historical events.

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