Recognizing the significance of the 65th 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 internment of individuals and families during World War II.
Latest action · Feb 28, 2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
Progress
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- IntroducedFeb 17, 2011
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
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 internment.
Supports the goals of the Japanese American, German American, and Italian American communities in recognizing a National Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness of these events.
Cosponsors 9
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Feb 17, 2011 to Oct 26, 2012, with 7 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-TX | Al Green | Original | Feb 17, 2011 |
| D-HI | Colleen Hanabusa | Original | Feb 17, 2011 |
| D-OR | David Wu | Original | Feb 17, 2011 |
| D-CA | Doris O. Matsui | Original | Feb 17, 2011 |
| D-GU | Madeleine Z. Bordallo | Original | Feb 17, 2011 |
| D-HI | Mazie K. Hirono | Original | Feb 17, 2011 |
| D-CA | Michael M. Honda | Original | Feb 17, 2011 |
| D-WA | Jim McDermott | Nov 10, 2011 | |
| D-CA | Brad Sherman | Oct 26, 2012 |
Actions 4
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Feb 28, 2011Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
- Feb 17, 2011Introduced in House
- Feb 17, 2011Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Feb 16, 2011Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H949)
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues.
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- Feb 17, 2011Introduced in House
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