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This bill authorizes the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Fred Korematsu in recognition of his civil rights contributions, loyalty, patriotism, and dedication to justice and equality. It also directs the Secretary of the Treasury to create gold and bronze medals, with the gold medal being displayed at the Smithsonian Institution.
Mazie Hirono
Senator
HI
Mazie Hirono
Senator
HI
The "Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025" authorizes the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Fred Korematsu in recognition of his civil rights contributions, loyalty, patriotism, and dedication to justice and equality. The Act directs the Secretary of the Treasury to create the gold medal, which will be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution after the award presentation. Additionally, the Act allows for the creation and sale of bronze duplicates of the gold medal to cover production costs.
This bill, titled the "Neighbors Not Enemies Act", repeals the Alien Enemies Act, which granted the president power to detain or remove citizens of hostile nations during times of war or declared national emergency.
Mazie Hirono
Senator
HI
Mazie Hirono
Senator
HI
The Neighbors Not Enemies Act repeals the Alien Enemies Act, which granted the president broad authority to detain or remove citizens of hostile nations during times of war or declared invasion. This repeal eliminates the possibility of using this outdated law to target individuals based on their national origin during conflict.
The "Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2025" aims to combat the spread of Rapid Ohia Death in Hawaii by directing the Secretaries of Interior and Agriculture to collaborate on research, ungulate management, financial assistance, and forest restoration, and authorizes $5,000,000 to be appropriated annually from 2026 through 2036 to implement the act.
Mazie Hirono
Senator
HI
Mazie Hirono
Senator
HI
The "Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2025" aims to combat the spread of Rapid Ohia Death in Hawaii by promoting collaboration between the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior with the State of Hawaii. It directs the U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to continue research and ungulate management, respectively. The Act also requires the Forest Service to provide financial assistance and staff to prevent the disease's spread and restore native forests, and authorizes $5,000,000 to be appropriated annually from 2026 through 2036 to fund these efforts.