H.Res. 807 · 117th Congress · House

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.

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.
Introduced
Nov 18, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
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Sent to President
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Signed into Law
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Executive Summary

This resolution honors Dr. Aristides de Sousa Mendes do Amaral e Abranches, who as consul of Portugal in Bordeaux, France, saved thousands of lives by issuing transit visas to French Jews and other persons, sparing them from Nazi occupation and the Holocaust.

Action Timeline

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  1. FEB 22, 2022•Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.

  2. NOV 18, 2021•IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. NOV 18, 2021•IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. NOV 18, 2021•IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Committees

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Europe Subcommittee

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Referred: Feb 22, 2022

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Foreign Affairs Committee

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Referred: Nov 18, 2021

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