A concurrent resolution expressing support of the goal of ensuring that all Holocaust victims live with dignity, comfort, and security in their remaining years, and urging the Federal Republic of Germany to reaffirm its commitment to that goal through a financial commitment to comprehensively address the unique health and welfare needs of vulnerable Holocaust victims, including home care and other medically prescribed needs.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 21, 2016)
Urges the working group established by the Federal Republic of Germany and the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany to recognize the imperative to fund immediately and fully the medical, mental health, and long-term care needs of surviving Holocaust victims, with full transparency and accountability, to ensure all funds for Holocaust victims from the Federal Republic of Germany are administered efficiently, fairly, and without delay.
Urges the Federal Republic of Germany also to reaffirm its commitment to fulfill its moral responsibility to Holocaust victims by:
- ensuring that each Holocaust victim receives all of the prescribed medical care, home care, mental health care, and other vital services necessary to live in dignity; and
- providing, without delay, additional financial resources to address the unique needs of Holocaust victims.
What just happenedApr 21, 2016
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2395-2396)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateApr 21, 2016
- Apr 21, 2016IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2395-2396)
Foreign Relations Committee - Apr 21, 2016IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate