H.R. 1595 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act
H.R. 1595 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) has passed the house — introduced on Mar 20, 2007, sponsored by Madeleine Z. Bordallo with 63 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Mar 20, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 63
- Policy area
- Law
What it does
Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act - Recognizes the suffering and the loyalty of the people of Guam during the Japanese occupation of Guam in World War II. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make specified payments to: (1) living Guam residents who were raped, injured, interned, or subjected to forced labor or marches resulting from, or incident to, such occupation and subsequent liberation; and (2) survivors of c…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Madeleine Z. Bordallo (D-GU). Co-sponsors: 50 Democrats, 13 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 20, 2007
- Passed the HouseMay 8, 2007
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (May 9, 2007)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · May 8, 2007 · Passed288–133
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition ActHouse · May 8, 2007
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
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