H.Res. 683 · 112th Congress

Expressing the regret of the House of Representatives for the passage of laws that adversely affected the Chinese in the United States, including the Chinese Exclusion Act.

Stage
Passed chamber resolution
Sponsor
Judy Chu
Introduced
2012-06-08
Latest action
2012-06-18 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Summary

Regrets the passage of legislation that adversely affected people of Chinese origin in the United States because of their ethnicity.

States that nothing in this resolution may be construed or relied on to authorize or support any claim, including but not limited to constitutionally based claims, claims for monetary compensation or claims for equitable relief against the United States or any other party, or serve as a settlement of any claim against the United States.