Wartime Parity and Justice Act of 2001
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 25, 2001)
Urges the President to transmit a letter of apology to each such individual.
Makes the Attorney General responsible for identifying and locating individuals eligible for restitution. Authorizes judicial review of a denial of compensation. Permits an individual covered by this Act who has accepted payment on a related claim before this Act's enactment to receive an appropriately reduced payment.
Directs: (1) individuals covered by this Act to not be considered to have been present in the United States unlawfully during the evacuation, relocation, or internment period; (2) each U.S. agency to correct any records indicating otherwise; (3) agencies to disclose all information relating to the removal and internment of such individuals; and (4) the President to share such information with other countries and encourage those countries to make that information available.
Reestablishes in the Treasury the Civil Liberties Public Education Fund and establishes a board of directors for the Fund.
What just happenedJul 25, 2001
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Jul 25, 2001IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jul 25, 2001IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8213-8214)
- Jul 25, 2001IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate