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Honoring Dr. Sousa Mendes for saving Jews during the Holocaust.

This U.S. House of Representatives resolution honors Dr. Aristides de Sousa Mendes, a Portuguese consul who, in 1940, defied orders to issue thousands of visas to refugees, including Jews, saving them from the Holocaust. The document highlights his courage and sacrifice, which enabled many to escape to Portugal. It is a symbolic recognition of his heroic actions that directly impacted the lives of thousands.
Key points
The resolution officially recognizes and honors the heroic actions of Dr. Aristides de Sousa Mendes, who saved thousands of lives by issuing visas during the Holocaust.
It emphasizes the importance of individual courage and morality in the face of injustice, which can inspire citizens to act for human rights.
The document is symbolic and does not introduce new laws or direct changes to citizens' daily lives, but reinforces humanitarian values.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_807
Sponsor: Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-16]
Process start date: 2021-11-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_807.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The resolution officially recognizes and honors the heroic actions of Dr. Aristides de Sousa Mendes, who saved thousands of lives by issuing visas during the Holocaust.
  • It emphasizes the importance of individual courage and morality in the face of injustice, which can inspire citizens to act for human rights.
  • The document is symbolic and does not introduce new laws or direct changes to citizens' daily lives, but reinforces humanitarian values.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-16].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

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