H.Res. 56 — 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. | PoliFocus

H.Res. 56108th Congress

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.

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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Recognizes the historical significance of February 19, 1942, the date Executive Order 9066 was signed by President Roosevelt, which restricted the freedom of Japanese Americans, German Americans, 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 those events on a National Day of Remembrance.

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2003-02-05
Introduced in House
2003-02-05
Introduced in House
2003-02-05
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2003-03-06
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
2004-01-20
Subcommittee on the Constitution Discharged.
2004-01-28
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2004-01-28
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
2004-02-03
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-410.
2004-02-03
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-410.
2004-02-03
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 143.
2004-03-03
Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
2004-03-03
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H778-784)
2004-03-03
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 56.
2004-03-03
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2004-03-04
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H841-842)
2004-03-04
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 0 (Roll no. 41).(text: CR 3/3/2004 H778)
Roll Call #41 (House)
2004-03-04
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 0 (Roll no. 41). (text: CR 3/3/2004 H778)
Roll Call #41 (House)
2004-03-04
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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