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H.R. 5499 (96th)

Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians Act

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

28 September 1979

Last action

21 July 1980 · Vote

Status

Measure laid on table in House, S. 1647 passed in lieu.

Sponsors

Rep. Wright, James C., Jr. [D-TX-12], Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Brademas, John [D-IN-3], Rep. Burton, Phillip [D-CA-6], Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9], Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Rep. Badham, Robert E. [R-CA-40], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Blanchard, James [D-MI-18], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Burgener, Clair W. [R-CA-43], Rep. Burlison, Bill D. [D-MO-10], Rep. Burton, John [D-CA-5], Rep. Butler, M. Caldwell [R-VA-6], Rep. Chisholm, Shirley [D-NY-12], Rep. Clausen, Don H. [R-CA-2], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15], Rep. Corman, James C. [D-CA-21], Rep. Danielson, George E. [D-CA-30], Rep. Dannemeyer, William E. [R-CA-39], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6], Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46], Rep. Duncan, Robert B. [D-OR-3], Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Evans, David W. [D-IN-6], Rep. Fary, John G. [D-IL-5], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Fenwick, Millicent H. [R-NJ-5], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5], Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13], Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

2 September 2025

Defence

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Summary

Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians Act - Establishes the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians to: (1) determine whether a wrong was committed against American citizens and permanent resident aliens who were subjected to relocation or internment as a result of Executive Order Numbered 9066 and other associated Government acts; and (2) recommend appropriate remedies. Directs the Commission: (1) to hold public hearings in specified cities; and (2) within 18 months after enactment of this Act, to submit a final report of its findings and recommendations to Congress and the President. Terminates the Commission six months after such report is submitted.

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Timeline

  1. 28 September 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 September 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 September 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 July 1980

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, H. Rept. 96-1146.

    Source: Committee

  5. 1 July 1980

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, H. Rept. 96-1146.

    Source: Committee

  6. 21 July 1980

    Floor

    Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.

    Source: Floor

  7. 21 July 1980

    Vote

    Measure passed House, amended, roll call #405 (279-109).

    Source: Floor

  8. 21 July 1980

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #405 (279-109).

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Documents

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  • Passed House amended

    summary · EN · 21 July 1980

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  • Reported to House with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 1 July 1980

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  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 28 September 1979

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