H.R. 44 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act
H.R. 44 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 6, 2009, sponsored by Madeleine Z. Bordallo with 88 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 6, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 88
- 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: 78 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 6, 2009
- Passed the HouseFeb 23, 2009
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Mar 5, 2009)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Feb 23, 2009 · Passed299–99
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition ActHouse · Feb 23, 2009
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
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