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H.RES.126: 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
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- Introduced Feb. 13, 2019
- Latest Major Action Feb. 14, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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- Introduced in House - Feb. 13, 2019
Bill Summary
This resolution 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 14, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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Feb. 13, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Feb. 13, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Mark DeSaulnier (D-Calif.) |