World War II Civil Liberties Violations Redress Act
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 22, 1983)
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.
What just happenedJul 27, 1983
Subcommittee on Administrative Practice&Procedure. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-485.
Who’s behind it
- Jul 27, 1983Committee
Subcommittee on Administrative Practice&Procedure. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-485.
Human Rights and the Law Subcommittee - Jun 28, 1983Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Practice&Procedure.
Human Rights and the Law Subcommittee - Jun 22, 1983IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jun 22, 1983IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate