Senate Bill 181
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 2, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
181
Congress
117
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
Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021
This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Fred Korematsu in recognition of his contributions to civil rights, his loyalty and patriotism to the nation, and his dedication to justice and equality.
February 2, 2021
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02/02/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S251-252)
02/02/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 10, 2023 8:30:20 PM