The Srebrenica Genocide Remembrance Act of 2025 designates July 11 as a national day of remembrance for the more than 8,000 Bosniak men and boys killed during the Srebrenica genocide in July 1995. The bill, introduced by Senators Shaheen and Wicker, encourages all Americans, private organizations, and government entities at all levels to recognize this day through proclamations, activities, and educational efforts that honor the victims and their families. The legislation also calls for renewed efforts to counter genocide denial and ethno-nationalist rhetoric in Bosnia and Herzegovina, support the territorial integrity and multi-ethnic character of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and promote international accountability and reconciliation. The bill contains no appropriated funds or specific timeline beyond designating July 11 as the annual observance date. This largely symbolic measure reflects U.S. commitment to acknowledging the genocide, which has been formally recognized by international courts, while condemning ongoing attempts to deny or downplay these historical atrocities.
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