Proposal:Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	S 277
Type of Legislation	Senate Bill
Congress	116
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019

This bill requires the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to make arrangements for the posthumous award of 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. The medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution and will be available for display and research, and can be loaned, as appropriate, for display elsewhere.

Bill Title

Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2019-01-30: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
• 2019-01-30: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.