legislation: 98-s-1520

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98-s-1520 98 s 1520 World War II Civil Liberties Violations Redress Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1983-06-22 1983-07-27 Subcommittee on Administrative Practice&Procedure. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-485. Senate Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] CA D C000877 3 World War II Civil Liberties Violations Redress Act - Directs the Attorney General to make redress payments to residents of the United States of Japanese, Aleut, or other ancestry who were interned, detained, or forcibly relocated by the United States during World War II. Provides that such payments shall not be considered income or receipts for purposes of Federal taxes or for determining eligibility for Federal benefits or assistance. Establishes within the Treasury a World War II Liberties Redress Trust Fund. Provides that funds from the trust fund be distributed to benefit communities populated by eligible individuals for assisting in community services in education, health, housing, and cultural service. Authorizes appropriations. 2026-01-07T14:45:52Z  

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