To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Fred Korematsu, in recognition of his contributions to civil rights, his loyalty and patriotism to the United States, and his dedication to justice and equality.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates findings Congress finds the following: On January 30, 1919, Fred Toyosaburo Korematsu was born in Oakland, California, to Japanese immigrants, creates congressional Gold Medal The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a, and requires authority to use fund amounts; proceeds of sale There is authorized to be charged against the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund such amounts as may be necessary to pay for the costs of the medals struck. It relies on compliance mandates, grants, reporting requirements, and appropriations. The main policy areas are Education, Criminal Justice, Housing, and Civil Rights.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk, Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Creates findings Congress finds the following: On January 30, 1919, Fred Toyosaburo Korematsu was born in Oakland, California, to Japanese immigrants.
- Creates congressional Gold Medal The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a...
- Requires authority to use fund amounts; proceeds of sale There is authorized to be charged against the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund such amounts as may be necessary to pay for the costs of the medals struck...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates findings Congress finds the following: On January 30, 1919, Fred Toyosaburo Korematsu was born in Oakland, California, to Japanese immigrants, creates congressional Gold Medal The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a, and requires authority to use fund amounts; proceeds of sale There is authorized to be charged against the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund such amounts as may be necessary to pay for the costs of the medals struck.
Key Policy Areas
Education, Criminal Justice, Housing, Civil Rights
Primary Purpose
The bill creates findings Congress finds the following: On January 30, 1919, Fred Toyosaburo Korematsu was born in Oakland, California, to Japanese immigrants, creates congressional Gold Medal The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a, and requires authority to use fund amounts; proceeds of sale There is authorized to be charged against the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund such amounts as may be necessary to pay for the costs of the medals struck.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
- National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill
- Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
- Immigrants, asylum seekers, and border communities affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Hirono (for herself, Ms. Duckworth, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Blumenthal, …
Stakeholder Effects
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