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H.R. 2442 (106th)

Wartime Violation of Italian American Civil Liberties Act

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Introduced

1 July 1999

Last action

7 November 2000 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 106-451.

Sponsors

Rep. Lazio, Rick [R-NY-2], ELIOT ENGEL, Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-25], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Campbell, Tom [R-CA-12], JOSEPH CROWLEY, Rosa DeLauro, Rep. Forbes, Michael P. [R-NY-1], Rep. Fossella, Vito [R-NY-13], Rep. Franks, Bob [R-NJ-7], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20], LUIS GUTIERREZ, Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], PETER KING, Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-36], Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-5], FRANK LOBIONDO, Zoe Lofgren, Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], James McGovern, Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Maloney, James H. [D-CT-5], CAROLYN MALONEY, Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-30], Rep. Mascara, Frank [D-PA-20], Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12], Bill Pascrell, Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36]

Subjects

Housing, Education

Source updated

10 August 2026

Housing · Education

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Summary

Wartime Violation of Italian American Civil Liberties Act - Directs the Inspector General of the Department of Justice to conduct a comprehensive review of the treatment by the Federal Government of Italian Americans during World War II (between September 1, 1939, and December 31, 1945) and to report to Congress on the findings of such review. Requires the findings to include information regarding: (1) Italian Americans who were taken into custody, interned, ordered to move out of designated areas, or arrested for curfew, contraband, or other violations; (2) Federal Bureau of Investigations raids on Italian Americans homes; (3) restrictions on Italian American fishermen and railroad workers; and (4) civil liberties infringements suffered by Italian Americans during World War II as a result of Executive Order 9066. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the story of the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II needs to be told; (2) Federal agencies, including the Department of Education and the National Endowment for the Humanities, should support projects such as conferences, seminars, and lectures to heighten awareness of this unfortunate chapter in our nation's history, the refurbishment and payment of all expenses associated with the traveling exhibit "Una Storia Segreta," and documentaries allowing this issue to be presented to the American public; (3) an advisory committee should be established to assist in the compilation, research, and dissemination of information on the treatment of Italian Americans; and (4) financial support should be provided for educating the American public through the production of a documentary film suited for public broadcast. Requires the President, on behalf of the Government, to formally acknowledge that these events during World War II represented a fundamental injustice against Italian Americans.

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Timeline

  1. 1 July 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 July 1999

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1473-1474)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 July 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 July 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 24 September 1999

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

    Source: Committee

  6. 26 October 1999

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 10 November 1999

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  8. 10 November 1999

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11904)

    Source: Floor

  9. 10 November 1999

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11904)

    Source: Floor

  10. 10 November 1999

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2442.

    Source: Floor

  11. 10 November 1999

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11904-11910)

    Source: Floor

  12. 10 November 1999

    Floor

    Mr. Hyde moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  13. 16 November 1999

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  14. 19 November 1999

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  15. 28 September 2000

    Reported

    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Source: Committee

  16. 28 September 2000

    Reported

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch with amendments. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  17. 19 October 2000

    Passed

    Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10841-10842; text: CR S10841-10842)

    Source: Floor

  18. 19 October 2000

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10841-10842; text: CR S10841-10842)

    Source: Floor

  19. 23 October 2000

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  20. 24 October 2000

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  21. 24 October 2000

    Passed

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H10627-10629; text as House agreed to Senate amendments CR H10627)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  22. 24 October 2000

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H10627-10629; text as House agreed to Senate amendments CR H10627)

    Source: NotUsed

  23. 24 October 2000

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion.

    Source: Floor

  24. 24 October 2000

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mrs. Bono moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  25. 26 October 2000

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  26. 26 October 2000

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  27. 7 November 2000

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 106-451.

    Source: President

  28. 7 November 2000

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  29. 7 November 2000

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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