H.Res. 122 (110th): Recognizing the significance of the 65th anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and 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:
Jan 31, 2007 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Rep. Michael “Mike” Honda [D-CA15]
Status:
Agreed To (Simple Resolution)

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Status

This simple resolution was agreed to on February 13, 2007. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.

Progress
Introduced Jan 31, 2007
Agreed To (Simple Resolution) Feb 13, 2007
Votes

House Vote on Passage
Feb 13, 2007 12:02 p.m.
Passed 426/0

Cosponsors
9 cosponsors (9D) (show)
Committees

House Judiciary

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Last updated Feb 13, 2007.
4 pages

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2/13/2007--Passed House without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) 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 the goals of the Japanese American, German American, and Italian American communities in recognizing a National Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness of these events.

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  • Public Law 109-441