Recognizing the significance of the 67th 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 incarceration of individuals and families during World War II.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 11, 2014)
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 incarceration.
Expresses support for the goals of the Japanese American, German American, and Italian American communities in recognizing a National Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness of such events.
What just happenedMar 20, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 11, 2014
- Mar 20, 2014Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
- Feb 11, 2014IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Feb 11, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 11, 2014IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House