277 -- Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 | Poliscope

Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019

277

116th Congress

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

In Committee

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Introduced

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Enacted

Introduced

January 30, 2019

Latest Action

January 30, 2019

Primary Sponsor

Mazie K. HironoDemocratic(HI)

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Summary

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.