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HRES 452
115th Congress •
2017-2019 (Ended)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the necessity to publically exonerate the African-American sailors of the United States Navy who were tried and convicted of mutiny in connection with their service at the Port Chicago Naval Magazine in Concord, California, during World War II in order to further aid in healing the racial divide that continues to exist in the United States.
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that:
the trial and conviction of 50 African-American sailors for mutiny in connection with their service at the Port Chicago Naval Magazine in Concord, California, during World War II were wrongfully pursued because of racial prejudice; and
Congress should publicly exonerate the 50 sailors to further aid in healing the racial divide that continues to exist in the United States.
Actions
Jul 26, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Jul 17, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.