A resolution recognizing the historical significance of Executive Order 9066 and expressing the sense of the Senate that policies that discriminate against any individual based on the actual or perceived race, ethnicity, national origin, or religion of that individual would be a repetition of the mistakes of Executive Order 9066 and contrary to the values of the United States.
Latest action · Feb 24, 2016 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1001-1003; text of measure as introduced: CR S1001)
Progress
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- IntroducedFeb 24, 2016
- Agreed to in SenateNot reached
Summary
Recognizes the historical significance of: (1) February 19, 1942, as the date on which President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which restricted the freedom of Japanese Americans; and (2) February 19, 1976, as the date on which President Gerald Ford issued Presidential Proclamation 4417, which formally terminated such executive order.
Expresses support for the goals of the Japanese American community in recognizing a National Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness about the unjust measures taken to restrict the freedom of Japanese Americans during World War II.
Expresses the sense that: (1) such Day is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of upholding justice and civil liberties for all people of the United States and to oppose hate, xenophobia, and bigotry; and (2) policies that discriminate against any individual based on the actual or perceived race, ethnicity, national origin, or religion of that individual would be a repetition of the mistakes of Executive Order 9066 and contrary to U.S. values.
Recognizes the positive contributions that people of every race, ethnicity, religion, and national origin have made to the United States.
Confirms the dedication of the Senate to the rights and dignity of all people of the United States.
Cosponsors 33
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Feb 24, 2016 to Jun 15, 2016, with 18 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MN | Al Franken | Original | Feb 24, 2016 |
| D-MN | Amy Klobuchar | Original | Feb 24, 2016 |
| D-MD | Barbara A. Mikulski | Original | Feb 24, 2016 |
| D-HI | Brian Schatz | Original | Feb 24, 2016 |
| D-CT | Christopher Murphy | Original | Feb 24, 2016 |
| D-CA | Dianne Feinstein | Original | Feb 24, 2016 |
| D-MA | Edward J. Markey | Original | Feb 24, 2016 |
| D-MI | Gary C. Peters | Original | Feb 24, 2016 |
| D-NV | Harry Reid | Original | Feb 24, 2016 |
| D-NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | Original | Feb 24, 2016 |
| D-WA | Maria Cantwell | Original | Feb 24, 2016 |
| D-VT | Patrick J. Leahy | Original | Feb 24, 2016 |
| D-WA | Patty Murray | Original | Feb 24, 2016 |
| D-CT | Richard Blumenthal | Original | Feb 24, 2016 |
| D-IL | Richard J. Durbin | Original | Feb 24, 2016 |
Actions 2
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- Feb 24, 2016Introduced in Senate
- Feb 24, 2016Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1001-1003; text of measure as introduced: CR S1001)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 626 | Recognizing the significance of the 74th 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 D | Related bill | Feb 29, 2016 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues.
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- Feb 24, 2016Introduced in Senate
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