Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent Act

Summary

Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent Act - Establishes the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese descent. Directs the Commission to: (1) extend the study of the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians to investigate U.S. relocation, internment, and (in some cases) deportation to Axis countries of Latin Americans of Japanese descent held in U.S. custody from December 1941 through February 1948; and (2) recommend appropriate remedies to Congress based on preliminary findings by the original Commission and new discoveries. Terminates the Commission 90 days after submission of such report.

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Timeline

1. 25 January 2011

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S178-180)

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2. 25 January 2011

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S178)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 25 January 2011

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 25 January 2011 · Official file

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Sponsors

• Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI-2] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssga00 · Standing

Related records

• related to ← Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012