HCONRES 72
102th Congress
House
International Affairs
Blacks
Japan
Political leadership
Racism
To express the sense of Congress regarding racially offensive remarks by officials of the Japanese government.
Introduced: February 21, 1991
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 4, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.
Feb 21, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 21, 1991
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 should 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 Japanese Government should demand of its officials the highest level of respect for the diverse peoples of the world.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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