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HR 1707 115th Congress House

To apologize for the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II.

Introduced: March 23, 2017 Introduced by: Lofgren, Zoe Democratic · California See on congress.gov
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Conflicts and warsConstitution and constitutional amendmentsEuropeFirst Amendment rights
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ItalyRacial and ethnic relationsU.S. history
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This bill died when the 115th Congress ended
It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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Became law
Apr 6, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Mar 23, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 23, 2017
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 6, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill declares that Congress apologizes on behalf of the nation for violations of the civil liberties and constitutional rights of Italian Americans during World War II.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1707: To apologize for the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II.. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-1707/
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"H.R. 1707: To apologize for the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II.." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-1707/.
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H.R. 1707, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-1707/.
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[H.R. 1707: To apologize for the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II.](https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-1707/)
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