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A resolution to recognize American government officials who played a critical role in the creation and activity of the War Refugee Board in an effort to help rescue Jews and other persecuted minorities during the Holocaust.

6/11/2007--Passed House amended.    (There is 1 other summary)

Honors the contributions of those who worked for the establishment of the War Refugee Board and for a more active U.S. policy to rescue Jews and other victims of Nazi repression who were in imminent danger of death and to provide these persecuted minorities with assistance during World War II.

Commends in particular the actions of Secretary of Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Josiah DuBois, Jr., and John Pehle for their dedication to helping rescue Jews and other persecuted minorities in the Holocaust.

Latest Actions
  • 06/11/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 226.
  • 06/11/2007 - Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
  • 06/11/2007 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6200-6202)
  • 06/11/2007 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6200-6201)
  • 06/11/2007 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Bill Text
File name Last Updated
H.RES.226 Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House08/31/2007