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.
Latest action · Mar 20, 2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Progress
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- IntroducedFeb 11, 2014
- 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 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.
Cosponsors 16
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Feb 11, 2014 to Mar 14, 2014, with 13 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-FL | Alan Grayson | Original | Feb 11, 2014 |
| D-CA | Alan S. Lowenthal | Original | Feb 11, 2014 |
| D-CA | Ami Bera | Original | Feb 11, 2014 |
| D-WA | Derek Kilmer | Original | Feb 11, 2014 |
| D-CA | Doris O. Matsui | Original | Feb 11, 2014 |
| D-AS | Eni F. H. Faleomavaega | Original | Feb 11, 2014 |
| D-CA | Eric Swalwell | Original | Feb 11, 2014 |
| D-NY | Grace Meng | Original | Feb 11, 2014 |
| D-MP | Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan | Original | Feb 11, 2014 |
| D-CA | Jackie Speier | Original | Feb 11, 2014 |
| D-CA | Judy Chu | Original | Feb 11, 2014 |
| D-CA | Mark Takano | Original | Feb 11, 2014 |
| D-AZ | Raúl M. Grijalva | Original | Feb 11, 2014 |
| D-GU | Madeleine Z. Bordallo | Feb 26, 2014 | |
| D-HI | Tulsi Gabbard | Feb 26, 2014 |
Actions 3
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- Mar 20, 2014Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
- Feb 11, 2014Introduced in House
- Feb 11, 2014Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues.
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- Feb 11, 2014Introduced in House
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