Bill · H.Res. 77· House(119-HRES-77)
Supporting the designation of January 30, 2025, as "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution".
- Introduced
- 1/28/2025
- Last activity
- 1/28/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Takano
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution supports designating January 30, 2025, as Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution. It honors Fred Korematsu for resisting the forced imprisonment of people of Japanese descent during World War II. The text notes that Korematsu's conviction was eventually overturned in 1983 after government misconduct was uncovered. It also highlights his later work defending the liberties of Muslim people and warning against extreme national security measures. Finally, the House of Representatives encourages all people to reflect on justice, civil rights, and the importance of political leadership during uncertain times.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+6
The resolution commemorates the specific struggle and resilience of Japanese Americans against racial injustice.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The resolution honors a fight against racial discrimination and the forced imprisonment of Japanese Americans.
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+4
The resolution honors a fight against the infringement of individual civil liberties and constitutional rights.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Encouraging Civic Education and Reflection: The resolution encourages all people to reflect on the importance of political leadership, vigilance, justice, and civil rights during times of uncertainty and emergency, as stated in resolved paragraph (3). This could be considered positive because it promotes national education on preserving civil liberties and equality before the law.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5Improves Pathway To Citizenship+2Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Asian Americans+6Good For People With Disabilities+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+4Improves Government Transparency+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves School Choice+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- 11/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/28/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
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