Rep. Rothman of Jersey joins Congressional Ukrainian Caucus (10/04/98)

Rep. Rothman of Jersey joins Congressional Ukrainian Caucus

WASHINGTON - Rep. Steve Rothman (D-N.J.) announced on September 3 that he has joined the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives in an effort to increase ties between the U.S. and Ukraine. In becoming only the second New Jersey member of the 25-member Congressional Ukrainian Caucus, Rep. Rothman noted that he looks forward to playing an active role in building stronger U.S.-Ukraine bilateral ties, as well as increasing trade.

"Joining the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus will not only keep me informed on issues affecting Ukraine, it will also give me the ability to influence American policy to spur increased trade between the two countries," said Rep. Rothman who sits on the House of Representatives' International Relations Committee and on its Subcommittee on Economic Policy and Trade.

"Keeping informed of the current political, social, economic and cultural events occurring in Ukraine is important to me and to my constituents. I have the good fortune to represent such a large and active Ukrainian-American community."

The congressman represents the 9th District, which encompasses parts of Hudson, Bergen and Passaic counties.

Before joining the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus, Rep. Rothman also co-sponsored H.Con.Res. 295, a congressional resolution that commemorates the 65th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933. The resolution honors the memory of the millions of Ukrainians who died as a result of oppressive policies instituted by the Soviet Union. The resolution has been referred for action to the House International Relations Committee and currently has bipartisan support from 66 Members of Congress.

"The Ukrainian Famine was a dark and horrible chapter in world history that for too long has gone unnoticed by the American people," said Rep. Rothman. "By addressing the horrible injustice suffered by the Ukrainian people from 1932 to 1933, the Congress can bring attention to this tragedy and help heal the emotional scars of those who suffered through it. I will work with the members of the Ukrainian Caucus to gather the votes needed to pass this important measure."

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