World War II Civil Liberties Violations Redress Act

Summary

World War II Civil Liberties Violations Redress Act - Directs the Attorney General to make redress payments to residents of the United States of Japanese, Aleut, or other ancestry who were interned, detained, or forcibly relocated by the United States during World War II. Provides that such payments shall not be considered income or receipts for purposes of Federal taxes or for determining eligibility for Federal benefits or assistance. Establishes within the Treasury a World War II Liberties Redress Trust Fund. Provides that funds from the trust fund be distributed to benefit communities populated by eligible individuals for assisting in community services in education, health, housing, and cultural service. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

1. 22 June 1983

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 22 June 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 28 June 1983

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Practice&Procedure.

   Source: Committee

4. 27 July 1983

   Committee

   Subcommittee on Administrative Practice&Procedure. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-485.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 22 June 1983

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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