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- H.R.619
H.R.619: Wartime Parity and Justice Act of 2001
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Feb. 14, 2001
- Latest Major Action Feb. 23, 2001
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
41 (41 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Wartime Parity and Justice Act of 2001 - Allows certain individuals of Japanese ancestry who were brought forcibly to the United States from countries in Latin America and interned in the United States during World War II to be provided restitution under the Civil Liberties Act of 1988.Urges the President to transmit a letter of apology to each such individual.Makes the Attorney General responsible for identifying and locating individuals...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
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| Feb. 14, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Xavier Becerra (D-Calif.) |