Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-02-26T09:06:09Z

Explore the details of House Bill 821 Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/26/2025, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 821

Bill 119 hr 821, also known as the Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act, aims to honor the late Fred Korematsu for his significant contributions to civil rights, loyalty, patriotism, dedication to justice, and equality. Fred Korematsu was a Japanese-American civil rights activist who challenged the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. Despite facing discrimination and unjust treatment, Korematsu fought for justice and equality for all individuals.

The bill proposes to award Fred Korematsu a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously, recognizing his bravery and dedication to fighting for civil rights. The Congressional Gold Medal is one of the highest civilian honors in the United States and is awarded to individuals who have made a lasting impact on American society.

By honoring Fred Korematsu with this prestigious award, the bill seeks to acknowledge his courage in standing up against injustice and discrimination. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding civil rights and equality for all individuals, regardless of their background or ethnicity. Overall, the Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act highlights the importance of recognizing and honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to civil rights and justice in the United States.

Congressional Summary of HR 821

Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025

This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Fred Korematsu in recognition of his contributions to civil rights, his loyalty and patriotism to the nation, and his dedication to justice and equality.

Read the Full Bill

Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML

Current Status of Bill HR 821

Bill HR 821 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 28, 2025. Bill HR 821 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 28, 2025. Bill HR 821's most recent activity was 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. as of January 28, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 821

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 821

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 821

To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Fred Korematsu, in recognition of his contributions to civil rights, his loyalty and patriotism to the Nation, and his dedication to justice and equality.