WASHINGTON, DC – The introduction of legislation in Congress seeking justice for the victims of the Cambodian Genocide was welcomed today by the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) as an important step toward ensuring that the lessons of past genocides are used to help prevent future crimes against humanity.

The measure (H.Con.Res.83), introduced on March 6th by California Democrat Juantia Millender-McDonald, has been referred to the Committee on International Relations.

“We join with our friends in the Cambodian American community in thanking Congresswoman Millender-McDonald for introducing this legislation honoring the victims of the Cambodian Genocide and, in particular, for her commitment to pursuing justice for the millions of innocent Cambodians slaughtered in this horrific crime,” said Aram Hamparian, Executive Director the ANCA. “Only by dealing openly and honestly with the past – and addressing its injustices – can we hope to lay the foundation for a future without genocide.”

Joining Congresswoman Millender-McDonald as cosponsors, as of March 10th, are Representatives: Neil Abercrombie (D-HI), Shelley Berkley (D-NV), Madeleine Bordallo (D-Guam), Danny Davis (D-IL), William Delahunt (D-MA), Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Bob Filner (D-CA), Joseph Hoeffel (D-PA), Michael Honda (D-CA), Steve Israel (D-NY), Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX), Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D-OH), Dennis Kucinich (D-OH), John Larson (D-CT), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Major Owens (D-NY), Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA), Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA), Loretta Sanchez (D-CA), Janice Schakowsky (D-IL), Todd Tiahrt (R-KS), Edolphus Towns (D-NY), Lynn Woolsey (D-CA), David Wu (D-OR) and, Albert Wynn (D-MD).

A link to the full text of H.Con.Res. 83 is provided below.