Title I: Manzanar National Historic Site - Establishes the Manzanar National Historic Site in California to protect historical, cultural, and natural resources associated with the relocation of Japanese-Americans during World War II.
Requires the Secretary of the Interior, within three years after funds are made available, to prepare and transmit a general management plan for the site to specified congressional committees.
Establishes the Manzanar National Historic Site Advisory Commission to consult with the Secretary of the Interior on matters relating to the development, management, and interpretation of the site. Terminates the Commission ten years after the enactment of this Act. Authorizes appropriations.
Title II: Japanese American National Historic Landmark Theme Study - Japanese American National Historic Landmark Theme Study Act - Directs the Secretary, within two years after funds are made available, to report to the Congress on a National Historic Landmark Theme Study on Japanese American History.
Requires the Secretary to: (1) identify those sites that are appropriate for the study and that may be suitable for designation as National Historic Landmarks to illustrate the period in American history from 1941 to 1946 when personal justice was denied Japanese Americans; and (2) prepare a list in order of importance or merit of the most appropriate sites for such designation. Names specific sites in 15 States to be included in the study. Authorizes appropriations.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with amendments. With written report No. 102-236.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 360.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.
Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mr. Vento moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
House considered Senate amendments under suspension of the rules.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until Feb. 19.
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 400 - 13 (Roll No. 15).
Roll Call #15 (House)On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 400 - 13 (Roll No. 15).
Enacted as Public Law 102-248
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Message on House action received in Senate.
Measure Signed in Senate.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 102-248.
Became Public Law No: 102-248.