The IRF Community and Assyrian Action Coalition circulated a letter expressing strong support for House Resolution 472, introduced by Congresswoman Debbie Lesko, which calls for the official recognition of the Semele Massacre of 1933. This tragic event involved the systematic slaughter of over 3,000 Assyrian men, women, and children and the destruction of more than 60 Assyrian villages, ordered by the newly formed Iraqi government with the intent to eradicate the Assyrian people from their ancestral homeland. Eyewitness accounts and historical records detail the horrific nature of these atrocities, including bounties placed on Assyrian heads, the brutal killing of children, and the massacre of refugees in the village of Semele. The resolution emphasizes the importance of acknowledging these atrocities to honor the victims and prevent future genocides. If passed, H.Res. 472 will commemorate the Semele Massacre and reaffirm the United States' commitment to human rights, justice, and the fight against genocide and historical denial. Its passage will send a powerful message to the international community that the U.S. stands firmly against such atrocities and remains dedicated to preserving historical truth.