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Latest Action: 02/13/2007 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1489-1490) Bill TextRecognizing 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. 2/13/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (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 [...] show full description
Latest Action: 05/15/2007 - Message on Senate action sent to the House. Bill TextCommemorating the 85th Anniversary of the founding of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), a leading association for the Nation's 1.3 million American citizens of Greek ancestry, and Philhellenes. 5/14/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the contributions of American citizens of Hellenic heritage to the United States and commemorates the 85th Anniversary of the founding of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association.
Latest Action: 03/19/2007 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3283-3284; text as passed Senate: CR S3283-3284) Bill TextA concurrent resolution commemorating the 85th anniversary of the founding of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association, a leading association for the 1,300,000 United States citizens of Greek ancestry and Philhellenes in the United States. 3/19/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the contributions of American citizens of Hellenic heritage to the United States and commemorates the 85th Anniversary of the founding of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association.
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Latest Action: 09/21/2007 - Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11954) Bill TextA resolution recognizing the achievements of the people of Ukraine in pursuit of freedom and democracy, and expressing the hope that the parliamentary elections on September 30, 2007, preserve and extend these gains and provide for a stable and representative government. 9/21/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Acknowledges the cooperation and friendship between the people of the United States and the people of Ukraine since the restoration of Ukraine's independence in 1991. Expresses the admiration of the American people for the ongoing success of the Ukranian people at removing violence from politics, in particular the 2004 presidential elections and the 2006 parliamentary elections. Encourages the people of Ukraine to maintain the democratic successes of the Orange Revolution of 2004.[...] show full description
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Latest Action: 05/24/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6608-6609) Bill TextA bill to establish commissions to review the facts and circumstances surrounding injustices suffered by European Americans, European Latin Americans, and Jewish refugees during World War II. 5/4/2007--Reported to Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Wartime Treatment Study Act - Establishes the Commission on Wartime Treatment of European Americans to review U.S. government wartime treatment (from September 1, 1939, through December 31, 1948) of European Americans and European Latin Americans.Requires the Commission to review: (1) government actions with respect to European Americans and European Latin Americans pursuant to the Alien Enemies Acts, Presidential Proclamations 2526, 2527, 2655, 2662, 2685, Executive Orders 9066 and 9095, and related directives pertaining to the registration, arrest, exclusion, internment,[...] show full description
Latest Action: 02/13/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill TextTo provide for the issuance of a postage stamp commemorating the 450th anniversary of the founding of the first European settlement in the continental United States, at Pensacola, Florida, by Tristan de Luna in 1559. 2/13/2007--Introduced. Requires the Postmaster General to provide for the issuance of a postage stamp to commemorate the 450th anniversary of the founding of the first European settlement in the continental United States at Pensacola, Florida, by Tristan de Luna in 1559.
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Latest Action: 02/16/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Bill TextTo establish commissions to review the facts and circumstances surrounding injustices suffered by European Americans, European Latin Americans, and Jewish refugees during World War II. 2/16/2007--Introduced. Wartime Treatment Study Act - Establishes the Commission on Wartime Treatment of European Americans to review U.S. government wartime treatment (from September 1, 1939, through December 31, 1948) of European Americans and European Latin Americans.Requires the Commission to review: (1) government actions with respect to European Americans and European Latin Americans pursuant to the Alien Enemies Acts, Presidential Proclamations 2526, 2527, 2655, 2662, 2685, Executive Orders 9066 and 9095, and related directives pertaining to the registration, arrest, exclusion, internment, exchange, or deportation of such people; (2) registration requirements, travel and property restrictions, internment, and forced abandonment of property; (3) participation by European Americans [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 09/21/2007 - Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11954) Bill TextA resolution recognizing the achievements of the people of Ukraine in pursuit of freedom and democracy, and expressing the hope that the parliamentary elections on September 30, 2007, preserve and extend these gains and provide for a stable and representative government. 9/21/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Acknowledges the cooperation and friendship between the people of the United States and the people of Ukraine since the restoration of Ukraine's independence in 1991. Expresses the admiration of the American people for the ongoing success of the Ukranian people at removing violence from politics, in particular the 2004 presidential elections and the 2006 parliamentary elections. Encourages the people of Ukraine to maintain the democratic successes of the Orange Revolution of 2004.[...] show full description
Latest Action: 03/19/2007 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3283-3284; text as passed Senate: CR S3283-3284) Bill TextA concurrent resolution commemorating the 85th anniversary of the founding of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association, a leading association for the 1,300,000 United States citizens of Greek ancestry and Philhellenes in the United States. 3/19/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the contributions of American citizens of Hellenic heritage to the United States and commemorates the 85th Anniversary of the founding of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association.
Latest Action: 05/15/2007 - Message on Senate action sent to the House. Bill TextCommemorating the 85th Anniversary of the founding of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), a leading association for the Nation's 1.3 million American citizens of Greek ancestry, and Philhellenes. 5/14/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the contributions of American citizens of Hellenic heritage to the United States and commemorates the 85th Anniversary of the founding of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association.
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Latest Action: 02/16/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Bill TextTo establish commissions to review the facts and circumstances surrounding injustices suffered by European Americans, European Latin Americans, and Jewish refugees during World War II. 2/16/2007--Introduced. Wartime Treatment Study Act - Establishes the Commission on Wartime Treatment of European Americans to review U.S. government wartime treatment (from September 1, 1939, through December 31, 1948) of European Americans and European Latin Americans.Requires the Commission to review: (1) government actions with respect to European Americans and European Latin Americans pursuant to the Alien Enemies Acts, Presidential Proclamations 2526, 2527, 2655, 2662, 2685, Executive Orders 9066 and 9095, and related directives pertaining to the registration, arrest, exclusion, internment, exchange, or deportation of such people; (2) registration requirements, travel and property restrictions, internment, and forced abandonment of property; (3) participation by European Americans [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Aggression, Armed forces, Arrest, Caribbean area, Civil liberties, Civil rights, Compensation (Law), Concentration camps, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Deportation, Detention of persons, Directories, Employment, Europe, Executive departments, Executive orders, Expropriation, Federal advisory bodies, Foreign agents, Foreign policy, Genocide, Government information, Government paperwork, Government publicity, History, Immigration, International affairs, Jewish holocaust (1939-1945), Jews, Labor, Latin America, Latin Americans, Law, Legislation, Military personnel, Political persecution, President and foreign policy, Presidents, Public meetings, Recruiting and enlistment, Refugees, Repatriation, Right of property, Right to travel, War, World War II
Latest Action: 05/24/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6608-6609) Bill TextA bill to establish commissions to review the facts and circumstances surrounding injustices suffered by European Americans, European Latin Americans, and Jewish refugees during World War II. 5/4/2007--Reported to Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Wartime Treatment Study Act - Establishes the Commission on Wartime Treatment of European Americans to review U.S. government wartime treatment (from September 1, 1939, through December 31, 1948) of European Americans and European Latin Americans.Requires the Commission to review: (1) government actions with respect to European Americans and European Latin Americans pursuant to the Alien Enemies Acts, Presidential Proclamations 2526, 2527, 2655, 2662, 2685, Executive Orders 9066 and 9095, and related directives pertaining to the registration, arrest, exclusion, internment,[...] show full description
Latest Action: 02/13/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill TextTo provide for the issuance of a postage stamp commemorating the 450th anniversary of the founding of the first European settlement in the continental United States, at Pensacola, Florida, by Tristan de Luna in 1559. 2/13/2007--Introduced. Requires the Postmaster General to provide for the issuance of a postage stamp to commemorate the 450th anniversary of the founding of the first European settlement in the continental United States at Pensacola, Florida, by Tristan de Luna in 1559.
Also tagged in: Aliens, Commemorations, Concentration camps, Criminal justice, Detention of persons, Executive orders, History, Identification devices, Immigration, Japanese Americans, Presidents, Right of property, Right to travel, Roosevelt Administration, Searches and seizures, Special days, World War II
Latest Action: 02/13/2007 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1489-1490) Bill TextRecognizing 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. 2/13/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (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 [...] show full description
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