United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 8637 — Japanese American Confinement Education Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Establishes a museum program on the historical importance of Japanese American confinement during World War II and permanently reauthorizes the Japanese American Confinement Sites preservation program. The bill directs the Department of the Interior to establish a program of grants to a Japanese American museum to educate individuals in the United States on the historical importance of such confinement and the commitment of the United States to equal justice.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  2. Introduced in House

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Civil rights and liberties, minority issues Asia Congressional oversight Historical and cultural resources Japan Military history Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers Racial and ethnic relations Research administration and funding U.S. history User charges and fees Conflicts and wars Detention of persons Due process and equal protection Historic sites and heritage areas
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8637 do?
Establishes a museum program on the historical importance of Japanese American confinement during World War II and permanently reauthorizes the Japanese American Confinement Sites preservation program. The bill directs the Department of the Interior to establish a program of grants to a Japanese American museum to educate individuals in the United States on the historical importance of such confinement and the commitment of the United States to equal justice.
Who sponsors HR 8637?
HR 8637 is sponsored by Doris Matsui (D).
What is the current status of HR 8637?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 8637?
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