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S.J.Res. 129 (102nd)

A joint resolution relating to the naval facility explosion at Port Chicago, California, on July 17, 1944.

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Introduced

24 April 1991

Last action

24 April 1991 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Sponsors

Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

14 January 2025

Defence

Summary

Requires the Secretary of the Navy: (1) to review the cases of 50 Black sailors who were court-martialed for failing to resume naval loading activities at the Port Chicago, California, naval facility after an unexplained explosion there on July 17, 1944, to determine the extent to which racial prejudice affected the trial; (2) if he determines that such convictions were in error, to take appropriate corrective action; and (3) to recommend to the President and the Congress additional actions that should be taken with respect to the resolution of such cases.

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Timeline

  1. 24 April 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

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  2. 24 April 1991

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

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Introduced in Senate (text)

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