US Congress House Resolution 324 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 12-3)
Status: Introduced on June 22 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-08-02 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Commends the government of Japan for extending an official apology to all U.S. prisoners of war from the Pacific War and moving forward in planning to invite surviving members to Japan. Requests that the government of Japan respect the wishes and sensibilities of the U.S. prisoners of war by providing an appropriate program for lasting remembrance and reconciliation that recognizes their sacrifices and forced labor. Acknowledges the work of the Department of State in advocating for the U.S. prisoners of war from the Pacific War. Applauds the dedication and patriotism of the members and descendants of the American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor for their pursuit of justice and lasting peace.

Welcoming and commending the Government of Japan for extending an official apology to all United States former prisoners of war from the Pacific War and moving forward in planning to invite surviving members to Japan.

Rep. Michael Honda [D-CA]	Rep. Brian Bilbray [R-CA]	Rep. David Cicilline [D-RI]	Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN]
Rep. Susan Davis [D-CA]	Rep. Eni Faleomavaega [D-AS]	Rep. Bob Filner [D-CA]	Rep. Al Green [D-TX]
Rep. Maurice Hinchey [D-NY]	Rep. Steve Israel [D-NY]	Rep. Betty McCollum [D-MN]	Rep. James Moran [D-VA]
Rep. Jerrold Nadler [D-NY]	Rep. Todd Platts [R-PA]	Rep. C.W. Young [R-FL]

Date	Chamber	Action
2011-08-02	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
2011-06-22	House	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

HR333 (Related) 2011-08-02 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-resolution/324/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hres324/BILLS-112hres324ih.pdf