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H.RES.452: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the necessity to publically exonerate the African-American sailors of the United States Navy who were tried and convicted of mutiny in connection with their service at the Port Chicago Naval M
About This Bill
- Introduced July 17, 2017
- Latest Major Action July 26, 2017
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- Introduced in House - July 17, 2017
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: the trial and conviction of 50 African-American sailors for mutiny in connection with their service at the Port Chicago Naval Magazine in Concord, California, during World War II were wrongfully pursued because of racial prejudice; and Congress should publicly exonerate the 50 sailors to further aid in healing the racial divide that continues to exist in the United States.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| July 26, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
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| July 17, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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| July 17, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Mark DeSaulnier (D-Calif.) |