S.1237: 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 July 25, 2001
  • Latest Major Action July 25, 2001

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

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
July 25, 2001

Introduced in the Senate by Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii)

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