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Public Law106th CongressCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
H.R. 2442Became Law

Wartime Violation of Italian American Civil Liberties Act

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Oct 19, 2000)

Wartime Violation of Italian American Civil Liberties Act - Directs the Attorney General to conduct a comprehensive review of the treatment by the Federal Government of Italian Americans during World War II (between September 1, 1939, and December 31, 1945) and to report to Congress on the findings of such review. Requires the findings to include information regarding: (1) Italian Americans who were taken into custody, interned, ordered to move out of designated areas, or arrested for curfew, contraband, or other violations; (2) Federal Bureau of Investigations raids on Italian Americans homes; (3) restrictions on Italian American fishermen and railroad workers; and (4) civil liberties infringements suffered by Italian Americans during World War II as a result of Executive Order 9066.

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the story of the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II needs to be told; (2) Federal agencies, including the Department of Education and the National Endowment for the Humanities, should support projects such as conferences, seminars, and lectures to heighten awareness of this unfortunate chapter in our nation's history, the refurbishment and payment of all expenses associated with the traveling exhibit "Una Storia Segreta," and documentaries allowing this issue to be presented to the American public; (3) an advisory committee should be established to assist in the compilation, research, and dissemination of information on the treatment of Italian Americans; and (4) financial support should be provided for educating the American public through the production of a documentary film suited for public broadcast.

Urges the President, on behalf of the Government, to formally acknowledge that these events during World War II represented a fundamental injustice against Italian Americans.

What just happenedNov 7, 2000

Became Public Law No: 106-451.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Lazio, Rick [R-NY-2](R-NY)Sponsor
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  1. Nov 7, 2000PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 106-451.

  2. Nov 7, 2000BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 106-451.

  3. Nov 7, 2000PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Nov 7, 2000BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 26, 2000FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 26, 2000President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 24, 2000ResolvingDifferencesH41931

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Oct 24, 2000ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H10627-10629; text as House agreed to Senate amendments CR H10627)

  9. Oct 24, 2000NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H10627-10629; text as House agreed to Senate amendments CR H10627)

  10. Oct 24, 2000FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion.

  11. Oct 24, 2000ResolvingDifferencesH40140

    Mrs. Bono moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.

  12. Oct 23, 2000Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  13. Oct 19, 2000Floor

    Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10841-10842; text: CR S10841-10842)

  14. Oct 19, 2000Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10841-10842; text: CR S10841-10842)

  15. Sep 28, 2000Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch with amendments. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  16. Sep 28, 2000Committee14000

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch with amendments. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  17. Sep 28, 2000Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  18. Nov 19, 1999IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  19. Nov 16, 1999IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  20. Nov 10, 1999FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  21. Nov 10, 1999FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11904)

  22. Nov 10, 1999Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11904)

  23. Nov 10, 1999FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H.R. 2442.

  24. Nov 10, 1999FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2442.

  25. Nov 10, 1999FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11904-11910)

  26. Nov 10, 1999FloorH30300

    Mr. Hyde moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  27. Oct 26, 1999CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
  28. Sep 24, 1999CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

    Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
  29. Jul 1, 1999IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  30. Jul 1, 1999IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1473-1474)

  31. Jul 1, 1999IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  32. Jul 1, 1999IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed Senate amendedOct 19, 200035
Wartime Violation of Italian American Civil Liberties Act - Directs the Attorney General to conduct a comprehensive review of the treatment by the Federal Government of Italian Americans during World War II (between September 1, 1939, and December 31, 1945) and to report to Congress on the findings of such review. Requires the findings to include information regarding: (1) Italian Americans who were taken into custody, interned, ordered to move out of designated areas, or arrested for curfew, contraband, or other violations; (2) Federal Bureau of Investigations raids on Italian Americans homes; (3) restrictions on Italian American fishermen and railroad workers; and (4) civil liberties infringements suffered by Italian Americans during World War II as a result of Executive Order 9066.

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the story of the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II needs to be told; (2) Federal agencies, including the Department of Education and the National Endowment for the Humanities, should support projects such as conferences, seminars, and lectures to heighten awareness of this unfortunate chapter in our nation's history, the refurbishment and payment of all expenses associated with the traveling exhibit "Una Storia Segreta," and documentaries allowing this issue to be presented to the American public; (3) an advisory committee should be established to assist in the compilation, research, and dissemination of information on the treatment of Italian Americans; and (4) financial support should be provided for educating the American public through the production of a documentary film suited for public broadcast.

Urges the President, on behalf of the Government, to formally acknowledge that these events during World War II represented a fundamental injustice against Italian Americans.

Introduced in HouseJul 1, 199900
Wartime Violation of Italian American Civil Liberties Act - Directs the Inspector General of the Department of Justice to conduct a comprehensive review of the treatment by the Federal Government of Italian Americans during World War II (between September 1, 1939, and December 31, 1945) and to report to Congress on the findings of such review. Requires the findings to include information regarding: (1) Italian Americans who were taken into custody, interned, ordered to move out of designated areas, or arrested for curfew, contraband, or other violations; (2) Federal Bureau of Investigations raids on Italian Americans homes; (3) restrictions on Italian American fishermen and railroad workers; and (4) civil liberties infringements suffered by Italian Americans during World War II as a result of Executive Order 9066.

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the story of the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II needs to be told; (2) Federal agencies, including the Department of Education and the National Endowment for the Humanities, should support projects such as conferences, seminars, and lectures to heighten awareness of this unfortunate chapter in our nation's history, the refurbishment and payment of all expenses associated with the traveling exhibit "Una Storia Segreta," and documentaries allowing this issue to be presented to the American public; (3) an advisory committee should be established to assist in the compilation, research, and dissemination of information on the treatment of Italian Americans; and (4) financial support should be provided for educating the American public through the production of a documentary film suited for public broadcast.

Requires the President, on behalf of the Government, to formally acknowledge that these events during World War II represented a fundamental injustice against Italian Americans.