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HRES 122 110th Congress House Commemorations Aliens Concentration camps Crime and Law Enforcement Detention of persons European American ethnic groups Executive orders Government Operations and Politics History Identification devices Immigration Japanese Americans Right of property Right to travel Roosevelt Administration Searches and seizures Special days World War II

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.

Introduced: January 31, 2007 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 13, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 13, 2007
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 95). (text: CR 2/12/2007 H1436)
Feb 13, 2007
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 95).(text: CR 2/12/2007 H1436)
Feb 13, 2007
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1489-1490)
Feb 12, 2007
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 12, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 122.
Feb 12, 2007
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1436-1439)
Feb 12, 2007
Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jan 31, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 31, 2007
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Feb 13, 2007 House · vote #95 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 4260 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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.

What's happening now February 13, 2007

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1