HRES 99
112th Congress
House
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorative events and holidays
Detention of persons
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history
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.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 28, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
Feb 17, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 17, 2011
Introduced in House
Feb 16, 2011
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H949)
Plain-English summary
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.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
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