The bill would award a Congressional Gold Medal after Fred Korematsu’s death, honoring his civil rights work and commitment to justice and equality. The Treasury Secretary would design and make the medal. After its presentation, the medal would go to the Smithsonian Institution for possible display and research.
The bill would recognize Korematsu’s role in challenging the removal and detention of Japanese Americans during World War II. It asks the Smithsonian to make the medal available for display, especially at the National Portrait Gallery.
Costs for making the medals may be charged to the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund. Bronze copies may be sold at a price set to cover their costs, with proceeds deposited into that fund.
The bill states that Korematsu’s civil rights contributions, patriotism, and dedication to justice and equality merit recognition. No publicly available information.
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