The "Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025" proposes to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Fred Korematsu . This honor acknowledges his profound contributions to civil rights, his steadfast loyalty and patriotism to the United States, and his enduring dedication to justice and equality. The medal will be presented by the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate, with its design featuring Korematsu's image and name. The bill details Korematsu's historical significance, including his refusal to comply with the Civilian Exclusion Order during World War II, which led to his arrest and conviction. Although the Supreme Court initially upheld his conviction, it was later overturned in 1983 after evidence revealed the government had suppressed information regarding the lack of military necessity for Japanese American internment. Korematsu's case was instrumental in influencing the passage of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, which provided an apology and reparations to Japanese Americans affected by the internment. Fred Korematsu received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1998 for his tireless advocacy for civil liberties and his warnings against repeating past mistakes of racial discrimination. After the award, the Congressional Gold Medal will be entrusted to the Smithsonian Institution for public display and research, with a preference for locations like the National Portrait Gallery. The Secretary of the Treasury is also authorized to strike and sell duplicate bronze medals to the public.