DelawareDelaware lawmakers recognized January 27, 2026, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Delaware lawmakers recognized January 27, 2026, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day and invited residents to learn about the Holocaust.
What it does
Delaware lawmakers recognized January 27, 2026, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which marks the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp.
Lawmakers encouraged Delawareans to mark the day through education, reflection, and remembrance. Taking part is voluntary.
Argument forLearning about the Holocaust could help Delawareans understand the harm caused by antisemitism and intolerance.
Argument againstBecause observance is voluntary, some Delawareans might not take part, limiting how many people learn about the Holocaust.
More detail
The Delaware General Assembly recognized International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The recognition is for January 27, 2026.
The General Assembly encourages Delawareans to observe the day. The invitation is for Delawareans. Taking part is voluntary. The suggested ways to observe are education, reflection, and remembrance. The encouragement concerns January 27, 2026.
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History
- 2026
- Jan 29Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jan 28Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 1st Chamber
- Vote recorded Consent Calendar Number 15. Result: pass.Lower
- Jan 28Introduced in HouseIntroduced
- Jan 29Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed 2nd Chamber
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