US Congress House Resolution 99 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-0)
Status: Introduced on February 16 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-02-28 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

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 internment. Supports the goals of the Japanese American, German American, and Italian American communities in recognizing a National Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness of these events.

Recognizing the significance of the 65th 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 internment of individuals and families during World War II.

Rep. Judy Chu [D-CA]	Rep. Madeleine Bordallo [D-GU]	Rep. Al Green [D-TX]	Rep. Colleen Hanabusa [D-HI]
Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI]	Rep. Michael Honda [D-CA]	Rep. Doris Matsui [D-CA]	Rep. Jim McDermott [D-WA]
Rep. Brad Sherman [D-CA]	Rep. David Wu [D-OR]

Date	Chamber	Action
2011-02-28	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
2011-02-17	House	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2011-02-16	House	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H949)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-resolution/99/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hres99/BILLS-112hres99ih.pdf