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H.R. 4110 (98th)

Civil Liberties Act of 1983

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Introduced

6 October 1983

Last action

12 September 1984 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Sponsors

Rep. Wright, James C., Jr. [D-TX-12], Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5], Rep. Long, Gillis W. [D-LA-8], Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Bosco, Douglas H. [D-CA-1], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Burton, Sala [D-CA-5], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rescom. Corrada, Baltasar [I-PR-At Large], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Rep. Ferraro, Geraldine A. [D-NY-9], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Gray, William H., III [D-PA-2], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Heftel, Cecil [D-HI-1], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Kolter, Joseph P. [D-PA-4], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Marriott, David Daniel [R-UT-2], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3]

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Summary

Civil Liberties Act of 1983 - Title I: Recognition of Injustice and an Apology on Behalf of the Nation - States that the Congress accepts the findings of the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians and recognizes that a grave injustice was done to both citizens and resident aliens of Japanese ancestry by the evacuation, relocation, and internment of civilians during World War II. Title II: United States Citizens of Japanese Ancestry and Resident Japanese Aliens - Requests the President to offer pardons of those convicted of violating laws during the internment period whose violation was based on a refusal to accept racially discriminatory treatment. Provides that Federal departments and agencies that review applications for restitution of positions, status, or entitlement lost during the internment period shall review such applications giving full consideration to the findings of the Commission. Establishes within the Treasury a Civil Liberties Public Education Fund. Authorizes appropriations for the Fund. Requires the Attorney General to pay $20,000 each from the Fund in compensation to surviving internees. Establishes a Board of Directors which shall be responsible for making disbursement from the Fund. Provides that disbursement from the Fund shall be used to: (1) sponsor research and public educational activities dealing with the internment; (2) fund studies of similar civil liberties abuses; (3) prepare and distribute hearings and findings of the Commission; and (4) promote the general welfare of the ethnic Japanese community in the United States. Title III: The Aleuts - Requires the Attorney General to identify, locate, and pay a sum of $5,000 each to surviving internees of Alaskan Aleut ancestry. Establishes within the Treasury the Aleutian Islands Education and Restoration Fund. Authorizes appropriations for the Fund. Provides for a Board of Directors to be responsible for making disbursements from the Fund. Authorizes disbursements for community and individual purposes that will be compensatory for the losses and injuries suffered as a result of the evacuation of the Aleuts. Directs the Army Corps of Engineers to rebuild and restore churches and buildings damaged or destroyed in the Aleutian Islands and clear away the military debris that remains there from the evacuation and relocation period. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey the island of Attu, Alaska, to the Aleut native corporation. Title IV: Miscellaneous Provisions - Provides that all documents, personal testimony, and other material collected by the Commission shall be deposited in the National Archives of the United States.

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Timeline

  1. 6 October 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 October 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 October 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 October 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.

    Source: Committee

  5. 2 May 1984

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from DOD, Interior, Justice.

    Source: Committee

  6. 20 June 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 21 June 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 27 June 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 12 September 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

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