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H.RES.143: Recognizing the significance of the 75th anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and supporting the goals of the Japanese American, German American, and Italian American communities in recognizing a National D
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 16, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 9, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 16, 2017
Bill Summary
Recognizes the historical significance of February 19, 1942, the date Executive Order 9066 was signed by President Roosevelt, restricting the freedom of Japanese Americans, German Americans, and Italian Americans, and legal resident aliens through required identification cards, travel restrictions, seizure of personal property, and incarceration. Expresses support for the goals of the Japanese American, German American, and Italian American...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| March 9, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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| Feb. 16, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Feb. 16, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Mark Takano (D-Calif.) |