Recognizing the significance of the 74th anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and supporting the goals of the Japanese American, German American, and Italian American communities in recognizing a National Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness of the events surrounding the restriction, exclusion, and incarceration of individuals and families during World War II.
Summary
This resolution recognizes the 74th anniversary of Executive Order 9066, which led to the forced relocation and incarceration of Japanese, German, and Italian Americans during World War II. It expresses support for a National Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness about the property seizures, travel restrictions, and loss of freedom experienced by these communities and legal resident aliens. While the measure does not create new laws or mandates, its primary goal is to promote education and ensure that these historical civil rights violations are remembered and not repeated. Introduced in 2016, the resolution was referred to a House subcommittee but did not advance further.