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H.R.3174: To direct the Secretary of the Army to carry out without delay a thorough review of the cases of all 28 individuals convicted in the court-martial arising from a disturbance at Fort Lawton, Seattle, Washington, on August 14, 1944, and to require the Secre
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced June 30, 2005
- Latest Major Action July 26, 2005
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Bill Cosponsors
38 (38 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Directs the Secretary of the Army to carry out without delay a thorough review of the cases of all 28 individuals convicted in the court-martial arising from a disturbance at Fort Lawton, Seattle, Washington, on August 14, 1944, in order to determine the validity of the original findings and sentences and the extent, if any, to which racial prejudice or other improper factors may have tainted the original investigation and trials. Requires the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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| June 30, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Jim McDermott (D-Wash.) |