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Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021
Introduced: February 2, 2021
Introduced by:
Hirono, Mazie K.
Democratic
· Hawaii
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 2, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S251-252)
Feb 2, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
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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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S251-252)
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