United States · Law · S
S. 1647 (96th)
Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians Act
Introduced
2 August 1979
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Status
Public Law 96-317.
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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 dated February 9, 1942, 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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Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 1 August 1980
Passed House amended
summary · EN · 21 July 1980
Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 22 May 1980
Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 15 May 1980
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 2 August 1979
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/1647
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/96/s/1647