Bill · S. 338· Senate(119-S-338)

Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025

Age: 79 years

Hawaii

Introduced: 1/30/2025
Last activity: 1/30/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsored by: Mazie Hirono
Cosponsors: - 19 - 2

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025," seeks to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Fred Korematsu. The award recognizes his contributions to civil rights, his loyalty to the United States, and his dedication to justice and equality. The bill outlines the process for striking the gold medal and directs that it be given to the Smithsonian Institution. It also allows for the creation of bronze duplicates for sale. The legislation serves to honor Korematsu's life and his fight against racial discrimination.

Yes

Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+6
The bill provides national recognition for the struggle and resilience of Japanese Americans against discriminatory government actions.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The bill honors a civil rights leader who fought against racial discrimination and the wrongful incarceration of Japanese Americans.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
By memorializing the history of suppressed information, the bill highlights the importance of transparency in government actions.