HRES 56 · 108th Congress · Commemorations

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 internment of individuals and families during World War II.

Introduced 2003-02-05· Sponsored by Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.(2004-03-04)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2004-03-04
Roll #41
Yea 404Nay 0
Democrats
190 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
213 Yea·0 Nay
PassedHouse · 2004-03-04
Roll #41
Yea 404Nay 0
Democrats
190 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
213 Yea·0 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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 internment. Supports recognizing those events on a National Day of Remembrance.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (20)

19 Democrats1 Republican