H.R. 2585: Armenian Genocide Education Act
Sponsor
Dina Titus
Democrat · NV-1
Your school could finally teach this history
Why it matters
$10 million over 5 years would fund a national Armenian Genocide education program at the Library of Congress. If your school does not already teach this history, H.R. 2585 is designed to help change that.
H.R. 2585 would put the Library of Congress in charge of building a national Armenian Genocide education program, backed by $2 million a year for 5 years.
The bill says the program should improve public understanding of the Armenian Genocide and its consequences, while also helping educators teach the history accurately. The bill's findings point to prior U.S. government statements and resolutions recognizing the genocide and calling for more public education.
In practice, that means the Library of Congress would create and share digital resources, print materials, and traveling exhibitions nationwide. It would also develop teaching methods, run workshops and teacher trainings, and create a teacher fellowship program.
Schools would not get enrolled automatically — they would apply, and priority would go to districts and schools that do not already offer Armenian Genocide education.
The bill also requires a public website with teaching resources and best practices for educators. Annual reports to Congress would track what the program is doing, with the first due by February 1, 2026.
The funding math is straightforward: $2 million a year through fiscal year 2030, for a total authorized amount of $10 million.
Bill Progress
Latest Action · Apr 1, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R. 2585 Bill Summary
What H.R. 2585 actually does.
A national education program launches at the Library of Congress
H.R. 2585 directs the Librarian of Congress to create and run an Armenian Genocide education program with national reach.
Teachers get training and fellowships
The program must include workshops, teacher trainings, and a teacher fellowship program, along with guidance on how to teach the subject.
Schools without existing programs move to the front
School districts, independent schools, and partner education groups could apply to participate, and priority goes to applicants that do not already offer Armenian Genocide education.
Public resources go online and on the road
The Library of Congress would have to provide materials through a public website, print resources, and traveling exhibitions.
Congress gets yearly progress reports
The Librarian of Congress would have to file an annual report describing program activities, with the first report due by February 1, 2026.
Private donations can supplement federal money
The bill lets the Library of Congress accept donated funds, gifts, bequests, and property for this program through a separate Treasury account dedicated only to this work.
Who benefits from H.R. 2585?
Teachers who need ready-to-use materials
If you teach history or social studies, the bill would create workshops, trainings, fellowships, and classroom resources you could use instead of building a unit from scratch.
Schools that do not teach this history now
Districts and independent schools without an existing Armenian Genocide program would get priority when applying, making them the clearest intended audience.
Students who rarely see this topic in class
Students could gain access to curriculum, exhibits, and public resources that may not exist in their local school system today.
Armenian and other affected Christian communities named in the bill
The bill's definition covers Armenians, Greeks, Assyrians, Chaldeans, Syriacs, Arameans, Maronites, and other Christians affected between 1915 and 1923.
Who is affected by H.R. 2585?
Library of Congress staff
They would have to build the program, review applications, maintain the public resource page, manage donations, and report to Congress each year.
State and local education leaders
They could face new pressure to consider these materials and decide whether to bring them into local curricula.
Schools that want to participate
They would need to apply under rules set by the Librarian of Congress rather than receiving funding or materials automatically.
Donors and private supporters
Anyone giving money or property for the program would have those contributions restricted to this specific purpose.
Cost & Funding
Authorization
$2,000,000 per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2030
- That adds up to $10,000,000 over 5 years.
- The money is authorized, which means Congress would still need to appropriate it.
- The Library of Congress could also accept donated funds, gifts, bequests, and property for the program.
- Those private donations would go into a separate Treasury account and could be used only for this act.
HR2585 Legislative Journey
House: Committee Action
Apr 1, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
About the Sponsor
Dina Titus
Democrat, Nevada's 1st congressional district · 17 years in Congress
Committees: Foreign Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure
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Cosponsors (80)
This bill has 80 cosponsors: 70 Democrats, 10 Republicans, reflecting bipartisan support. Cosponsors represent 22 states: Arizona, California, Colorado, and 19 more.
Committee Sponsors
Committee on House Administration
2 of 12 committee members cosponsored
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H.R. 2585 Quick Facts
- Committee
- House Administration
- Chamber
- House
- Policy
- Congress
- Introduced
- Apr 1, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Apr 1, 2025
Official Sources
Official Congress.gov page for the Armenian Genocide Education Act with bill text, actions, and status.
The bill directs the Library of Congress to create educator materials and teacher training, making the Library's teacher-facing program directly relevant.
H.R. 2585 calls for traveling exhibitions and public educational materials, which aligns with the Library of Congress exhibitions program.
The bill requires public-facing educational resources and best practices, and Library research guides are an official model for such materials.
The bill assigns implementation and reporting duties to the Librarian of Congress, so this official page helps explain the responsible office.
This official Library of Congress page covers classroom materials and educator resources similar to what the bill would require.
The bill's findings rely on H. Res. 296, which officially recognized the Armenian Genocide and encouraged education and public understanding.
The bill cites S. Res. 150 as a prior congressional recognition measure tied to education and remembrance of the Armenian Genocide.
H.R. 2585 Common Questions
What would H.R. 2585 actually do?
It would create a national Armenian Genocide education program at the Library of Congress, including classroom materials, teacher training, public resources, and annual reports to Congress.
How much money is in H.R. 2585?
The bill authorizes $2 million a year for 5 years, from fiscal year 2026 through 2030. That's $10 million total if Congress appropriates the full amount.
Can my school apply for this program?
Yes. School districts, independent schools, and education groups working with them could apply under rules set by the Librarian of Congress.
Which schools get priority?
Schools and districts that do not currently offer an Armenian Genocide education program would move to the front of the line.
Would teachers get training under H.R. 2585?
Yes. The bill requires workshops, teacher trainings, and a teacher fellowship program, plus guidance on how to teach the subject.
Would there be public online resources?
Yes. The Library of Congress would have to maintain a public website section with Armenian Genocide education resources and best practices for educators.
What time period does the bill cover?
H.R. 2585 defines the Armenian Genocide as taking place between 1915 and 1923.
Who does the bill say was affected?
The bill names Armenians, Greeks, Assyrians, Chaldeans, Syriacs, Arameans, Maronites, and other Christians in its definition.
Based on H.R. 2585 bill text
H.R. 2585 Bill Text
“To direct the Librarian of Congress to carry out activities to support Armenian Genocide education programs, and for other purposes.”
Source: U.S. Government Publishing Office
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