HCONRES 378
101th Congress
House
International Affairs
Blacks
Japan
Political leadership
Racism
To express the sense of Congress regarding racially offensive remarks by the Justice Minister of Japan.
Introduced: October 3, 1990
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Everywhere this bill has been
5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 18, 1990
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 18, 1990
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Oct 15, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.
Oct 4, 1990
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Oct 3, 1990
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the President should request an official apology to all Americans, in particular African Americans, from Japanese Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu for the remarks of Justice Minister Seiroku Kajiyama; (2) immediate action be taken by Kaifu and his administration to combat racist attitudes among Japanese Government and corporate officials and to engage in an educational initiative to enhance the understanding of the Japanese people regarding the positive elements of multiethnic and multiracial societies; and (3) the President should request Kajiyama's resignation.
What's happening now
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1