The IRF Community and Assyrian Action Coalition circulated a letter expressing strong support for House Resolution 472, introduced by Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-AZ), urging the United States to recognize the Semele Massacre of 1933. This tragic event involved the systematic killing of over 3,000 Assyrians and the destruction of over 60 villages by the Iraqi government, which sought to eradicate the Assyrian people. Eyewitness accounts detail atrocities including bounties for Assyrian heads, the murder of priests, and brutal killings of children and women. Recognition of the massacre is seen as vital to honoring the victims, supporting survivors, and reaffirming the U.S.’s commitment to human rights and justice. The resolution’s passage would promote awareness, education, and prevention of future atrocities while signaling the nation’s stand against genocide and historical injustice. The statement urges the House Foreign Affairs Committee to support and pass the resolution to honor those who perished and provide hope to their descendants.