Senate Simple Resolution 38
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A resolution recognizing January 30, 2017, as "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution".
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 1, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
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
38
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Honors Fred Toyosaburo Korematsu for his loyalty and patriotism to the United States, his work to advocate for the civil liberties of all people of the United States, and his dedication to justice and equality.
Recognizes January 30, 2017, as Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution.
Denounces any governmental effort to discriminate against any individual based on his or her national origin or religion.
February 1, 2017
02/01/2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S602-603)
02/01/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:49 PM