H.Res. 1069 · 109th Congress
Honoring Edward Day Cohota, Joseph L. Pierce, and other veterans of Asian descent who fought in the Civil War.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Mike Honda
- Introduced
- 2006-09-29
- Latest action
- 2006-10-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Summary
Recognizes the contributions made by soldiers of Asian descent, and in particular Edward Day Cohota and Joseph L. Pierce, during the Civil War. Expresses regret for the denial of citizenship for those men because of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882.