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Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent Act
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Introduced
Latest Action · December 23, 2009
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 250.
Congress
111th (2009–2011)
Introduced
January 6, 2009
Cosponsors (9)
6D 2R
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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent Act - Establishes the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese descent. Directs the Commission to: (1) extend the study of the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians to investigate U.S. relocation, internment, and (in some cases) deportation to Axis countries of Latin Americans of Japanese descent held in U.S. custody from December 1941 through February 1948; and (2) recommend appropriate remedies to Congress based on preliminary findings by the original Commission and new discoveries. Terminates the Commission 90 days after submission of its report to Congress (as required by this Act). Authorizes appropriations.

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