Bill116th CongressFiled Feb 13, 2019Armed Forces and National Security
H.Res. 126
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the necessity to publically exonerate the African-American sailors of the United States Navy who were tried and convicted of mutiny in connection with their service at the Port Chicago Naval Magazine in Concord, California, during World War II in order to further aid in healing the racial divide that continues to exist in the United States.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 13, 2019)
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that:
- the trial and conviction of 50 African-American sailors for mutiny in connection with their service at the Port Chicago Naval Magazine in Concord, California, during World War II were wrongfully pursued because of racial prejudice; and
- Congress should publicly exonerate the 50 sailors to further aid in healing the racial divide that continues to exist in the United States.
What just happenedFeb 14, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Who’s behind it
Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11](D-CA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseFeb 13, 2019
- Feb 14, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House