House Simple Resolution 144
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Recognizing the importance of establishing a national "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution".
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 16, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
144
Congress
115
Policy Area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Primary focus of measure is discrimination on basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, health or disability; First Amendment rights; due process and equal protection; abortion rights; privacy. Measures concerning abortion rights and procedures may fall under Health policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Recognizes the importance of establishing a national Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution.
Encourages all people to reflect on the importance of political leadership and vigilance and on the values of justice and civil rights during times of uncertainty and emergency.
February 16, 2017
03/09/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
02/16/2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
02/16/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:34:53 PM