To apologize for the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II.

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Bill Number

HR 4147

Introduced

Dec 1, 2015

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

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Topics

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Conflicts and wars Constitution and constitutional amendments Europe First Amendment rights Italy Racial and ethnic relations U.S. history

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Summary

This bill declares that Congress apologizes on behalf of the nation for violations of the civil liberties and constitutional rights of Italian Americans during World War II.

Actions

Jan 15, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Dec 1, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec 1, 2015

Introduced in House

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