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Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023

Introduced: February 1, 2023 Introduced by: Hirono, Mazie K. Democratic · Hawaii See on congress.gov
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Jan 30, 2023
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Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023

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.

What's happening now January 30, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 640 Identical bill Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 17
All 17 Democratic 16 Independent 1
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Feb 7, 2023
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Ossoff, Jon
Georgia · Feb 1, 2023
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Jan 30, 2023
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Jan 30, 2023
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Booker, Cory A.
New Jersey · Jan 30, 2023
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Cortez Masto, Catherine
Nevada · Jan 30, 2023
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Duckworth, Tammy
Illinois · Jan 30, 2023
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Hassan, Margaret Wood
New Hampshire · Jan 30, 2023
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Kaine, Tim
Virginia · Jan 30, 2023
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King, Angus S., Jr.
Maine · Jan 30, 2023
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Jan 30, 2023
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Jan 30, 2023
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Murray, Patty
Washington · Jan 30, 2023
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Padilla, Alex
California · Jan 30, 2023
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Smith, Tina
Minnesota · Jan 30, 2023
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Whitehouse, Sheldon
Rhode Island · Jan 30, 2023
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Jan 30, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 137: Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-137/
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"S. 137: Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-137/.
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S. 137, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-137/.
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