Foreign Affairs - Holocaust Remembrance and Restitution

Legislation

February 15th, 2007
Rep. Waxman introduced H.Con.Res. 66, permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.
Rep. Waxman's Statement

September 20, 2005
Rep. Waxman introduced H.Con.Res. 248, honoring the life and work of Simon Wiesenthal and reaffirming the commitment of Congress to the fight against anti-Semitism and intolerance in all forms, in all forums, and in all nations.

March 26, 2003
Rep. Waxman, joined by 51 Members of Congress, filed an amicus brief supporting the State of California in American Insurance Association et. al. v. Garamendi. The case was argued before the Supreme Court in April.
The Amicus Brief
Fact Sheet
Rep. Waxman's Statement

H.R. 1210, the Holocaust Victims Insurance Relief Act of 2003

H.R. 2693, the Holocaust Victims Insurance Relief Act of 2001

P.L. 103-286, Legislation exempting Holocaust reparations from determination of financial eligibility for need-based benefits and services under any federal or federally assisted program