Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019

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HR 924

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Jan 30, 2019

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Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period ...

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Asia Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Conflicts and wars Congressional tributes Detention of persons Due process and equal protection Japan Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers Protest and dissent Racial and ethnic relations Smithsonian Institution U.S. history

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Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019

This bill requires the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to make arrangements for the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Fred Korematsu, in recognition of his contributions to civil rights, his loyalty and patriotism to the United States, and his dedication to justice and equality. The medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution and will be available for display and research, and can be loaned, as appropriate, for display elsewhere.

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Jan 30, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 30, 2019

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