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H.R.893: Wartime Parity and Justice Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Feb. 17, 2005
- Latest Major Action April 4, 2005
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
54 (54 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Wartime Parity and Justice Act of 2005 - Allows certain individuals of Japanese ancestry who were brought forcibly to the United States from countries in Latin America and interned during World War II or who lost other specified rights or privileges due to their ancestry 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
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Feb. 17, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Xavier Becerra (D-Calif.) |