H.R. 1492 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To provide for the preservation of the historic confinement sites where Japanese Americans were detained during World War II, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1492 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Apr 6, 2005, sponsored by Bill Thomas with 114 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 6, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 114
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 109-441
What it does
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to create a program within the National Park Service to support and work in partnership with citizens, governmental and tribal organizations, educational institutions, and private nonprofit organizations for the purpose of identifying, protecting, and acquiring historic confinement sites where Japanese Americans were detained during World War II in order to gain inspiration from these site…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bill Thomas (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 90 Democrats, 23 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 6, 2005
- Passed the HouseNov 16, 2005
- Passed the SenateNov 16, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentDec 11, 2006
- Became lawDec 21, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-441. (Dec 21, 2006)
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Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
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