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SCR 24

STRONGLY URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO MAINTAIN ALL REFERENCES TO THE 100TH INFANTRY BATTALION AND 442ND REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM ON ITS WEBSITES FOR THE PUBLIC.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Henry Aquino and 9 co-sponsors

Hawaii urges the U.S. Department of Defense to maintain all online references to Japanese American WWII units (100th Infantry Battalion and 442nd Regimental Combat Team).

Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 733).
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Bill Summary · SCR 24

Legislative bill overview

SCR 24 is a non-binding resolution urging the U.S. Department of Defense to preserve all online references to the 100th Infantry Battalion and 442nd Regimental Combat Team on its websites. These units were predominantly composed of Japanese American soldiers during World War II, many of whom were recruited from internment camps. The resolution passed the Hawaii legislature unanimously and has been transmitted to the federal government.

Why is this important

The 100th Infantry Battalion and 442nd RCT are historically significant as the most decorated units in U.S. military history, despite their members facing discrimination and incarceration based on ethnicity. Maintaining their historical record on official DOD platforms ensures this important civil rights narrative remains accessible to the public and future generations. Hawaii, home to many Japanese American veterans and their descendants, has particular stake in preserving this history.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of action: As a non-binding resolution, this carries no legal force—the DOD is not required to comply, raising questions about effectiveness
  • Implied concerns: The resolution suggests DOD may be removing or has removed these references, but specifics about what content is supposedly at risk are not detailed in the bill text
  • Resource allocation: Questions about whether legislative focus should be directed at non-binding measures versus statutory protections or funding for historical preservation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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