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S.277: Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 30, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 30, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
27 (23 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 3 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Jan. 30, 2019
Bill Summary
Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 This bill requires the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to make arrangements for the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Fred Korematsu, in recognition of his contributions to civil rights, his loyalty and patriotism to the United States, and his dedication to justice and equality. The medal shall be given to the Smithsonian...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 30, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Jan. 30, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) |