Bill · H.R. 821· House(119-HR-821)

Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025

Age: 66 years

California

Introduced: 1/28/2025
Last activity: 1/28/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by: Mark Takano
Cosponsors: - 23 - 6

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025," seeks to award a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Fred Korematsu. The award recognizes his contributions to civil rights, his loyalty to the nation, and his dedication to justice and equality. The legislation details Korematsu's history, including his arrest and conviction for refusing to comply with the Civilian Exclusion Order during World War II. It notes that his conviction was later overturned and acknowledges his lifelong advocacy for civil liberties. Upon its presentation, the gold medal is to be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research.

Yes· 3 of 5

Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill posthumously honors a prominent Japanese American civil rights figure.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The bill honors Fred Korematsu's fight against racial discrimination and the injustices faced by Japanese Americans.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+3
The bill recognizes Korematsu's struggle to restore his due process after his wrongful conviction.