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HRES 129 111th Congress House Public Lands and Natural Resources California Detention of persons Due process and equal protection Historic sites and heritage areas Monuments and memorials Racial and ethnic relations

Recognizing the historical significance of the Merced Assembly Center to the Nation and the importance of establishing an appropriate memorial at that site to serve as a place for remembering the hardships endured by Japanese Americans, so that the United States remains vigilant in protecting our Nation's core values of equality, due process of law, justice, and fundamental fairness.

Introduced: February 4, 2009 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
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Passed House
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Became law
Feb 11, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 11, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1175)
Feb 11, 2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1175)
Feb 11, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 129.
Feb 11, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1175-1180)
Feb 11, 2009
Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Feb 4, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 4, 2009
Introduced in House
 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 the Merced Assembly Center to the nation and the importance of establishing an appropriate memorial at that site to serve as a place for remembering the hardships endured by Japanese-Americans, so that the United States remains vigilant in protecting the nation's core values of equality, due process of law, justice, and fundamental fairness.

What's happening now February 11, 2009

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
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