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S. 1520

World War II Civil Liberties Violations Redress Act

World War II Civil Liberties Violations Redress Act - Directs the Attorney General to make redress payments to residents of the United States of Japanese, Aleut, or other ancestry who were interned, detained, or forcibly relocated by the United States during World War II.

Provides that such payments shall not be considered income or receipts for purposes of Federal taxes or for determining eligibility for Federal benefits or assistance.

Establishes within the Treasury a World War II Liberties Redress Trust Fund. Provides that funds from the trust fund be distributed to benefit communities populated by eligible individuals for assisting in community services in education, health, housing, and cultural service. Authorizes appropriations.

Subcommittee on Administrative Practice&Procedure. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-485.

Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA](D-CA)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

    Subcommittee on Administrative Practice&Procedure. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-485.

    Human Rights and the Law Subcommittee
  2. Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Practice&Procedure.

    Human Rights and the Law Subcommittee
  3. IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  4. IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate