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Past and Present Actions taken by Members of Congress for the case of the German Americans who were interned in the United States during World War II

TESTIMONY AND OTHER MATERIAL REGARDING H.R. 1425, Wartime Treatment Study Act….March 2009

 

S. 1354. A bill to establish commissions to review the facts and circumstances surrounding injustices suffered by European Americans, European Latin Americans, and Jewish refugees during World War II; to the Committee on the Judiciary.  June 30, 2005

H.R.3198. To establish commissions to review the facts and circumstances surrounding injustices suffered by European Americans, European Latin Americans, and Jewish refugees during World War II. June 30, 2005
 

U.S. Rep. Mike Honda's Press Release on H. Res. 56 (passed House), Supporting the goals of the Japanese American, German American, and Italian American communities in recognizing a National Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness of the events surrounding the restriction, exclusion, and internment of individuals and families during World War II, March 4, 2004

U.S. House of Representatives Floor Debate on H. Res. 56, March 3, 2004 (see below on this page for a link to House Resolution 56.

Senator Feingold's Unanimous Consent Request, January 28, 2004

Feingold Legislation to Study the Treatment of European Americans and Refugees During World War II Thousands of German Americans, Italian Americans, and Jewish Refugees Mistreated by United States During War October 1, 2003

To read the Senate Bill click here: S.1691 Wartime Treatment Study Act (Reported in Senate)

Wexler Calls For Commission to Study Injustices Suffered by Italian and German Americans During WWII October 1, 2003

To read the House Bill click here: H.R.3226 Wartime Treatment Study Act (Introduced in House)

Please Click on the following to read the cited Senate Bill introduced by Senator Feingold (D-WI) on August 3, 2001and as amended on March 14, 2002


S. 1356, Wartime Treatment of European Americans and Refugees Study Act (Introduced in the Senate)

Click on the following  Statement of Senator Feingold on the introduction of Senate Bill 1356 .


Click here >> Senator Feingold's statement and Judiciary Action of March 14, 2002, re: Senate 1356

The latest legislative action on this matter follows: S.1356, Sponsor: Sen Feingold, Russell D.(introduced 8/3/2001).

Latest Major Action: 3/14/2002 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 324.  Title: A bill to establish a commission to review the facts and circumstances surrounding injustices suffered by European Americans, Europeans Latin Americans, and European refugees during World War II.

 

 

Click here >>Protecting Constitutional Freedoms in the Face of Terrorism to read Senator Feingold's [D-WI] statement of October 3, 2001 on this matter.

House Resolution 56 лл Click here.  Supporting the goals of the Japanese American, German American, and Italian American communities in recognizing a National Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness of the events surrounding the restriction, exclusion, and internment of individuals and families during World War II. 

Senate Resolution 118 лл Click here. Supporting the goals of the Japanese American, German American, and Italian American communities in recognizing a National Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness of the events surrounding the restriction, exclusion, and internment of individuals and families during World War II.

Last updated March 5, 2004