HR 924 · 116th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-01-30· Sponsored by Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41]· House

Bill Progress

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Enacted
Latest: 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.(2019-01-30)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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Cosponsors (20)

18 Democrats2 Republicans