In The National Review, John Fonte draws attention to S. 1639's inclusion of a provision for a Commission on the Wartime Treatment of European Americans (see sec. 901-20) during World War II. The immigration bill would also establish a Commission on the Wartime Treatment of Jewish Refugees (sec. 921-6). The European American commission would conduct hearings on and recommend "appropriate remedies" (sec. 912.4) for the government treatment of "European Americans" (which includes both US citizens and resident aliens of "European ancestry" [sec. 903.2(A)]). S. 1639 says that the "wartime policies of the United States Government were devastating to the Italian American and German American communities, individuals, and their families" and claims that the "detrimental effects are still being experienced" (sec. 902.5). See pages 409-418 for the provisions regarding these commissions; section 902 lists some of the US government policies toward "European Americans"--including internment, identification certificates, and deportation--during WWII.