US HR626 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 22-0)
Status: Introduced on February 25 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-02-29 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Pending: House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 25 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-02-29 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Pending: House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Recognizing the significance of the 74th 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 Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness of the events surrounding the restriction, exclusion, and incarceration of individuals and families during World War II. 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 communities in recognizing a National Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness of such events.
Title
Recognizing the significance of the 74th 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 Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness of the events surrounding the restriction, exclusion, and incarceration of individuals and families during World War II.
Sponsors
Rep. Mark Takano [D-CA] | Rep. Doris Matsui [D-CA] | Rep. Michael Honda [D-CA] | Rep. Raul Grijalva [D-AZ] |
Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA] | Rep. Ted Lieu [D-CA] | Rep. Xavier Becerra [D-CA] | Rep. Mark Takai [D-HI] |
Rep. Derek Kilmer [D-WA] | Rep. Madeleine Bordallo [D-GU] | Rep. Judy Chu [D-CA] | Rep. Mark DeSaulnier [D-CA] |
Rep. Alan Grayson [D-FL] | Rep. Jim McDermott [D-WA] | Rep. James McGovern [D-MA] | Rep. Gwen Moore [D-WI] |
Rep. Charles Rangel [D-NY] | Rep. Jackie Speier [D-CA] | Rep. Eric Swalwell [D-CA] | Rep. Juan Vargas [D-CA] |
Rep. Maxine Waters [D-CA] | Rep. Grace Meng [D-NY] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
2016-02-29 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. |
2016-02-25 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
2016-02-25 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HR118 (Same As) 2015-03-17 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
SR373 (Related) 2016-02-24 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1001-1003; text of measure as introduced: CR S1001)
SR373 (Related) 2016-02-24 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1001-1003; text of measure as introduced: CR S1001)
Subjects
Asia
Civil rights and liberties, minority issues
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Detention of persons
Europe
Germany
Italy
Japan
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history
Civil rights and liberties, minority issues
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Detention of persons
Europe
Germany
Italy
Japan
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/626/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres626/BILLS-114hres626ih.pdf |