S. 338: Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-30 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] |
| Policy area | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues |
| Cosponsors | 20 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-30 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-30):
Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Fred Korematsu in recognition of his contributions to civil rights, his loyalty and patriotism to the United States, and his dedication to justice and equality.
Cosponsors (20)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Tammy Duckworth | D IL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-30 |
| Richard Blumenthal | D CT (original cosponsor) 2025-01-30 |
| Cory A. Booker | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-01-30 |
| Catherine Cortez Masto | D NV (original cosponsor) 2025-01-30 |
| Margaret Wood Hassan | D NH (original cosponsor) 2025-01-30 |
| Tim Kaine | D VA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-30 |
| Angus S. King, Jr. | I ME (original cosponsor) 2025-01-30 |
| Amy Klobuchar | D MN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-30 |
| Jeff Merkley | D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-01-30 |
| Patty Murray | D WA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-30 |
| Alex Padilla | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-30 |
| Jacky Rosen | D NV (original cosponsor) 2025-01-30 |
| Tina Smith | D MN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-30 |
| Mark R. Warner | D VA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-30 |
| Sheldon Whitehouse | D RI (original cosponsor) 2025-01-30 |
| Ron Wyden | D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-01-30 |
| John R. Curtis | R UT 2025-02-04 |
| James E. Risch | R ID 2025-02-04 |
| Tammy Baldwin | D WI 2025-02-12 |
| Gary C. Peters | D MI 2025-02-12 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 338 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 338?
S. 338 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 338 are available on congress.gov.
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