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H.R. 734 117th Congress House

Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021

Official title: To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Fred Korematsu, in recognition of his contributions to civil rights, his loyalty and patriotism to the Nati… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Fred Korematsu, in recognition of his contributions to civil rights, his loyalty and patriotism to the Nation, and his dedication to justice and equality.

Introduced: February 2, 2021 Introduced by: Mark Takano Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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.
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Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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 Latest action February 2, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021

This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Fred Korematsu in recognition of his contributions to civil rights, his loyalty and patriotism to the nation, and his dedication to justice and equality.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 2
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Costa, Jim
California · Feb 1, 2022
Lee, Barbara
· Jun 1, 2021
Kahele, Kaiali'i
· Apr 5, 2021
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Chu, Judy
California · Feb 25, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 734: Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-734/
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"H.R. 734: Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-734/.
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H.R. 734, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-734/.
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