# 119-sres-47: A resolution designating January 30, 2025, as "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution".

119-sres-47, A resolution designating January 30, 2025, as "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI); status introduced (as of 2026-08-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-47
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution designating January 30, 2025, as "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-01-30
- Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI)
- Cosponsors: 12
- Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-11

## Summary

**Designate January 30, 2025 as Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution.** The bill would encourage all people to reflect on political leadership, vigilance, and the values of justice and civil rights during times of uncertainty and emergency. - Students and educators: Would be encouraged to use the day for civic education about constitutional challenges and civil liberties. - The public: Would be urged to reflect on leadership, vigilance, and civil rights, highlighting Korematsu's resistance and ongoing advocacy. - States: Notes that seven states already mark January 30 as Fred Korematsu Day, including California, Florida, Hawaii, Virginia, Arizona, New Jersey, and Michigan.

## Cosponsors (12)

- Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL), 2025-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT), 2025-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2025-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV), 2025-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2025-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2025-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] (D-WA), 2025-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), 2025-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI), 2025-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR), 2025-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] (D-WI), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2025-03-04T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026
- 119-s-1503: Equality Act
- 119-s-2295: Child Care for Working Families Act
- 119-s-1814: Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-sres-47 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/47)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-51)
- [119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5108)
- [119-s-1503: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1503)
- [119-s-2295: Child Care for Working Families Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2295)
- [119-s-1814: Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1814)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-47 (as of 2026-08-11).